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10 previous Motherwell vs Hearts clashes ahead of Scottish Premiership fixture

Susanna Sealy
·2-min read
Despite Paul McGinn being sent off, the visiting side were able to prevail 1-0 following a 29th minute goal from Callum Slattery
Despite Paul McGinn being sent off, the visiting side were able to prevail 1-0 following a 29th minute goal from Callum Slattery

Just over two months since their last match-up, Hearts and Motherwell will face each other once again and both sides have statements to prove. While the Wells currently sit in ninth position in the domestic league, the Jambos are in fifth and are in much need of a win.

Their last outing was a devastating 3-1 defeat to Rangers in the Viaplay Cup semi-final but it is no secret that the Jambo fans are beginning to get impatient with their players' apparent complacence. The Tynecastle side have suffered five losses already this season and a win against the Fir Park would go down exceptionally well both with an agitated fan base but also with the board.

The Wells were last in action on Tuesday evening, when they fought back to draw 2-2 against St Johnstone but it was the Motherwell fans' pyrotechnics display that really hit the headlines as it once again sparked fresh concerns for the SPFL.

Jonathan Obika and Blair Spittal scored either side of the break to give the Fir Park side a two goal win over the Jambos.
Jonathan Obika and Blair Spittal scored either side of the break to give the Fir Park side a two goal win over the Jambos.

Ahead of the Hearts' trip to Fir Park this weekend, here are the results of their last ten meetings...

A brace for Andy Halliday and a penalty for Lawrence Shankland saw the home side beat Motherwell 3-2 despite Jorge Grant's straight red.
A brace for Andy Halliday and a penalty for Lawrence Shankland saw the home side beat Motherwell 3-2 despite Jorge Grant's straight red.
Lawrence Shankland and a brace for Alan Forrest sealed Hearts' win in North Lanarkshire.
Lawrence Shankland and a brace for Alan Forrest sealed Hearts' win in North Lanarkshire.
Ricki Lamie's 56th minute goal separated early efforts from Joseph Efford and Hearts' Josh Ginnelly to see Motherwell come out on top.
Ricki Lamie's 56th minute goal separated early efforts from Joseph Efford and Hearts' Josh Ginnelly to see Motherwell come out on top.
Hearts scored both sides of half-time to beat the Wells. Andrew Halliday opened up the scoring in the 37th minute before Ellis Simms doubled the Jambos' lead.
Hearts scored both sides of half-time to beat the Wells. Andrew Halliday opened up the scoring in the 37th minute before Ellis Simms doubled the Jambos' lead.
Taylor Moore was sent off after 64 minutes, giving the home side an advantage to double their lead with both Connor Shields and Ricki Lamie getting on the scoresheet.
Taylor Moore was sent off after 64 minutes, giving the home side an advantage to double their lead with both Connor Shields and Ricki Lamie getting on the scoresheet.
A penalty for Liam Boyce and a goal for Stephen Kingsley saw the Tynecastle side win 2-0.
A penalty for Liam Boyce and a goal for Stephen Kingsley saw the Tynecastle side win 2-0.
A 49th minute goal from Conor Washington ensured Hearts took one point with them at Tynecastle.
A 49th minute goal from Conor Washington ensured Hearts took one point with them at Tynecastle.
A single goal from Chris Long was all that separated the sides. Jake Mulraney of Hearts was sent off with a straight red in the 90th minute of play.
A single goal from Chris Long was all that separated the sides. Jake Mulraney of Hearts was sent off with a straight red in the 90th minute of play.