Motherwell will look to extend their winning run against St Mirren when the two sides meet in the Scottish Premiership this week. The Steelmen have won their last two league encounters with the Paisley side and are aiming for a third consecutive victory for the first time since April 2015.
According to a BBC Sport report, St Mirren currently sit one place and two points above Motherwell in the early table. The Well, however, carry positive momentum from their recent away form, having secured back-to-back victories on the road. Their first away win of this campaign was a 2-1 triumph at Hibernian. The club last won three consecutive away league games in April 2024.
St Mirren have begun the 2026-27 campaign with two wins from two, a feat they have not managed in several seasons. They have scored three goals and conceded none in those matches. Motherwell, meanwhile, have four points from their opening fixtures, placing them fifth. The team's current league standing shows four points from two games, with one win and one draw, and a recent form of draw-win. They have scored two goals and conceded one, giving them a +1 goal difference. This leaves them two points behind league leaders Celtic in the nascent title race.
The head-to-head record heavily favors Motherwell in recent years. St Mirren are winless in their last eight Scottish Premiership meetings with the Fir Park side, drawing four and losing four. Their last top-flight victory against Motherwell was a narrow 1-0 win back in September 2023. Since then, Motherwell have taken maximum points from the last two clashes. A victory this week would see them match a streak from over a decade ago.
Killian Phillips is the man in form for Motherwell. The midfielder has scored in each of his last three Scottish Premiership appearances, netting four times in that span. This season alone, he has three goals from two games. His scoring streak is a significant asset for a team that has found the net twice in the league so far. For St Mirren, the challenge will be to stop him and find a way to end their poor run in this fixture. The last St Mirren player to score in four consecutive top-flight matches was Andy Dorman in April 2009.
A positive result against a direct rival could provide a platform for Motherwell's ambitions. Finishing in the top six for the Championship Round remains the clear objective, and early points against fellow contenders are valuable. The match comes amid some injury concerns, with Callum Hendry, Jordan McGhee, and Paul McGinn currently sidelined. Managerial decisions on how to cover these absences will be key.
Looking ahead, the fixture calendar presents a stern test, with a trip to face league leaders Celtic scheduled for December 26th. Navigating this period successfully will require squad depth and consistency. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches, including the tough away day at Celtic Park, on the official fixtures list. The current standings show a tightly packed upper mid-table, highlighting the importance of every point at this stage.
