In a weekend match on Sunday Feb 19th, in week 26, Hearts and Motherwell will play a match in Motherwell in a meeting of these two mismatched Premiership teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 3 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Motherwell sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-1 win against St. Mirren. Kevin van Veen struck first for Motherwell in the 8th minute on a feed from Blair Spittal, then Max Johnston added another in the 19th minute. Motherwell looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 4 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Hearts recorded a 3-1 win against Dundee United. Steven Fletcher scored the first goal for Dundee United in the 9th minute, but Lawrence Shankland got the equalizer for Hearts in the 71st minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 77th minute on a goal by Alexander William Cochrane to cap off a wild match. Hearts should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 21 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 6th of November, Hearts hosted Motherwell at the Tynecastle Park in their last match together. Hearts won by a score of 3 to 2. Andy Halliday struck first for Hearts in the 45th minute, then Andy Halliday added another in the 46th minute.
Lawrence Shankland has been the most effective weapon for Hearts lately. The Scotish attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches. Kevin van Veen has been the most effective weapon for Motherwell lately. The Dutch attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches.