Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Updated
Motherwell won: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership (Round 1) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh. Hibernian goals: Martin Boyle 56' (pen). Motherwell goals: Lukas Fadinger 40' (pen), Ibrahim Said 85'. Expected goals: 1.94-2.19. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Ibrahim Said (8.5).
Match report
Motherwell beat Hibernian 2-1
Motherwell edged Hibernian 2-1 away from home at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday 2 August in the Scottish Premiership.
Lukas Fadinger put Motherwell ahead from the penalty spot on 40' (0-1), Martin Boyle levelled for Hibernian from the penalty spot on 56' (1-1) and Ibrahim Said restored Motherwell's lead on 85' (1-2).
Ibrahim Said's 85' strike proved decisive.
Hibernian had 48% of the ball, shots were 19-9 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.94-2.19.
Ibrahim Said (Motherwell) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 17,440. Referee: Steven McLean.
Match stats
| Hibernian | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.94 | 2.19 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 383 (86%) | 451 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 6 |
Lineups
Hibernian (3-4-3): Raphael Sallinger, Warren O'Hora, Jason Kerr, Jordan Obita, Felix Passlack, Josh Mulligan, Miguel Chaiwa, Adam Mayor, Owen Elding, Nathan Lowe, Martin Boyle
Motherwell (4-4-2): Alex Paulsen, Tom Sparrow, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Martin Moormann, Dylan Williams, Willy Vogt, Oscar Priestman, Lukas Fadinger, Emmanuel Longelo, Ibrahim Said, Regan Charles-Cook
Key events
- 40' · Goal · Lukas Fadinger (Motherwell)
- 48' · Yellow card · Josh Mulligan (Hibernian)
- 55' · Yellow card · Oscar Priestman (Motherwell)
- 56' · Goal · Martin Boyle (Hibernian)
- 60' · Substitution · Rudi Allan Molotnikov for Adam Mayor (Hibernian)
- 66' · Substitution · Jamie Knight-Lebel for Jake Girdwood-Reich (Motherwell)
- 66' · Substitution · Tawanda Maswanhise for Willy Vogt (Motherwell)
- 68' · Yellow card · Lukas Fadinger (Motherwell)
- 73' · Substitution · Ante Suto for Martin Boyle (Hibernian)
- 73' · Substitution · Azeem Abdulai for Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian)
- 75' · Substitution · Alex Lowry for Regan Charles-Cook (Motherwell)
- 76' · Yellow card · Tom Sparrow (Motherwell)
- 82' · Substitution · Ewan Wilson for Emmanuel Longelo (Motherwell)
- 82' · Substitution · Olly Whyte for Oscar Priestman (Motherwell)
- 85' · Goal · Ibrahim Said (Motherwell)
All-time head-to-head
97 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 39, draws 30, Motherwell 28.
Questions
Who won Hibernian vs Motherwell?
Motherwell won, 1-2 (Scottish Premiership) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026.
When and where is Hibernian vs Motherwell?
Sun, 2 Aug 2026, 15:30 UTC at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernian and Motherwell?
In 97 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 39 wins, 30 draws, Motherwell 28 wins (goals 154-125).