St. Mirren Vs Motherwell: Motherwell run riot in 5-0 win at The SMiSA Stadium
St. Mirren Vs Motherwell finished with a 5-0 scoreline as Motherwell dismantled St Mirren in a downpour at The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday night. The emphatic victory matters because it consolidated Motherwell's surge in the Premiership and came immediately after the club's Scottish Cup exit.
St. Mirren Vs Motherwell: five-goal rout at The SMiSA Stadium
Motherwell finished the match 5-0 winners at The SMiSA Stadium in Paisley. Elijah Just opened the scoring and later Tawanda Maswanhise converted a penalty after being brought down in the box; Said added a third before a sending-off for King, and Longelo and Bjorgolfsson completed the rout. The game was played in heavy rain in Paisley.
Tawanda Maswanhise and Elijah Just produced decisive moments
Elijah Just struck to give Motherwell the lead; that goal was his sixth of the season. Later, Just threaded a fine through ball to Tawanda Maswanhise, who was brought down by St Mirren goalkeeper Shamal George inside the penalty area. There was a check for offside before play was brought back for a penalty, and Maswanhise stepped up to slot home his 19th goal of the season.
Earlier in the match Maswanhise had been set up by a low cross but sliced that earlier chance into the near-post side netting. The forward also won the spot kick himself after the challenge by George.
Shamal George challenge, referee Calum Scott and the match officials
The matchday officiating team was led by referee Calum Scott, with Frank Connor and Alastair Mather as assistant referees and Nick Walsh appointed as VAR. The penalty that followed the challenge on Maswanhise stood after an offside check and proved decisive in breaking the game open.
Jens Berthel Askou, Motherwell form and league context
Motherwell's manager Jens Berthel Askou had said before kick-off there was still “that little bit of feeling of revenge” after a 4-1 reverse to St Mirren in the League Cup semi-final earlier this season. The victory extended a strong run: Motherwell have kept 12 clean sheets and conceded just three goals in their last 15 league matches, have lost only three league games this season, and are now four points behind third-top Celtic, who were due to play the following day along with second-top Rangers.
What makes this notable is how the club combined resilience after a cup exit with a ruthless league performance; Motherwell were unbeaten in their latest four visits to the SMiSA Stadium prior to this match, all of those visits yielding no goals conceded, and they have suffered just one defeat in their last 12 league visits to Paisley.
Matchday arrangements, Fan Ownership Day and ticketing at The SMiSA Stadium
The fixture was scheduled for Saturday 21st February 2026 with a 7: 30pm kick-off. It was designated Fan Ownership Day at The SMiSA Stadium to mark the club’s status as majority fan-owned since 2021 and to acknowledge the work of SMiSA. Season tickets were valid for the match. The St Mirren Ticket Office opened on matchday from 4pm until just after kick-off and tickets were on sale until kick-off, subject to availability; Motherwell tickets were only available from Motherwell. Turnstiles opened to supporters from 6: 30pm and supporters were advised to arrive early to avoid delays, remain in allocated seats and not to stand in non-seated areas. Supporters were encouraged to wrap up due to cold temperatures and warned that there is no access between the West and North Stands.
Main Stand pricing was set as Adult £28, Concessions £18 (65+, full-time student, unemployed), Junior (12–17) £12, Child (under 12) £6, Wheelchair User £18 and Carer Free. The wheelchair user ticket was available only from the Ticket Office and proof is required for anyone needing a carer; to qualify for a free carer ticket a person must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand was designated a Family Stand and supporters were reminded that swearing was not expected in that area.
Other Premiership results and matchday roundup
On the same day Hearts beat Falkirk 1-0 with Chesnokov scoring shortly before half-time. Aberdeen lost 2-3 to Dundee: Olusanya opened for Aberdeen, Murray levelled from a penalty after Morrison was sent off for a last-man foul on Yogane, Cotterill forced in Dundee’s second, Nisbet equalised with a free-kick and Hamilton restored Dundee’s lead. Dundee United drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock — Fatah had a first-half penalty saved but later scored after the interval, Watkins netted a late leveller and Thomson was sent off.
For supporters and those catching up, highlights of the day were scheduled to be available later that evening.
