St. Mirren Vs Motherwell: st. mirren vs motherwell ends 0-5 in Paisley
st. mirren vs motherwell finished 0-5 as Motherwell produced an emphatic victory in a downpour at the SMiSA Stadium. The visitors scored five, saw a St Mirren player sent off and extended a run of strong league form that leaves them chasing higher places.
Five-goal rout and scorers
The match finished St Mirren 0-5 Motherwell. The scoring sequence began with a goal from Just, followed by a Maswanhise penalty and a strike from Said that had the visitors cruising. A St Mirren player, King, was sent off later in the game, and Motherwell wrapped up the win with goals from Longelo and Bjorgolfsson.
Conditions and immediate context
Play took place in a downpour in Paisley. The victory followed Motherwell's Scottish Cup exit and continued what has been described as their fairytale season. The manager, Jens Berthel Askou, had said before kick-off that "we still have that little bit of feeling of revenge" after Motherwell were beaten 4-1 by St Mirren in the League Cup semi-final earlier this season.
Form, clean sheets and standings
Motherwell have now kept 12 clean sheets and conceded just three goals in their last 15 league games. They have lost only three league games this season; only second-top Rangers have lost fewer. The win leaves Motherwell four points behind third-top Celtic, with Celtic and second-top Rangers due to play tomorrow. If Motherwell win their game in hand they would be seven points behind Hearts; they also still have Rangers and Celtic to play.
Visit record at SMiSA Stadium
The visitors are now unbeaten in their latest four visits to SMiSA Stadium, all without conceding a goal, and have suffered just one defeat in their last 12 league visits. John Rankin, former Hibernian and Dundee United midfielder, said: "That type of performance can really kick you on. " The only thing is, Motherwell are running out of games.
Other Scottish top-flight results
Earlier on the card, Hearts beat Falkirk 1-0, with Chesnokov poking in the only goal shortly before the interval to move Hearts five points clear at the top. Aberdeen lost 2-3 to Dundee after Olusanya opened, Murray levelled from a penalty following Morrison's sending off for a last-man foul on Yogane, Cotterill forced in a second for Dundee, Nisbet equalised with a free-kick and Hamilton restored the lead. Dundee United drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock; Fatah had a first-half penalty saved but later curled in a fine strike, Watkins netted a late leveller and Thomson was sent off.
Match officials and matchday details
The matchday officials were listed as referee Calum Scott, assistant referees Frank Connor and Alastair Mather, with Nick Walsh as VAR. The fixture was scheduled as St Mirren vs Motherwell in the William Hill Premiership at The SMiSA Stadium in Paisley on Saturday 21st February 2026, with a 7: 30pm kick-off. Season tickets were valid for the match.
Ticketing, access and accessibility
The St Mirren Ticket Office was open on matchday from 4pm until just after kick-off (7: 30pm). The match was all ticket with sales available until kick-off, subject to availability, and Motherwell tickets were noted as only available from Motherwell. Turnstiles opened to supporters from 6: 30pm; supporters were asked to arrive early to avoid delays, to be respectful of each other, to remain within allocated seats and not to stand in non-seated areas. Supporters were also encouraged to wrap up due to the cold temperatures. There was no access between the West and North Stands.
Prices, family stand and accessibility rules
Main Stand regular seats were priced: Adult £28, Concessions £18, Junior (12-17) £12, Child (under 12) £6, Wheelchair User £18, Carer Free. Concessions were defined as 65+, full-time student or unemployed. The 'Wheelchair user' ticket was only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office and proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket, supporters 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 asked to refrain from swearing in that area.
Fan Ownership Day celebration
It was Fan Ownership Day at The SMiSA Stadium, recognising the benefits of fan ownership and the contributions SMiSA have made to the club's growth. The club noted it has been majority fan-owned since 2021 and described the day as a celebration of how far they have come, thanking supporters for backing the club and encouraging more Buddies to Be in that Number.
Highlights were listed for later at 22: 25. Manager reaction from Paisley was signposted to the clubs' pages.
Closing note: Motherwell's emphatic 5-0 win combined a potent attacking display, a sending-off for St Mirren and sustained defensive form that leaves them chasing higher places as the season progresses.
