That's all for today, folks.
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Brilliant time to be a Falkirk Bairn. The team gave their all today and we are all so proud of them. Merry Christmas to John and the boys and to Bairns everywhere
Neil
Motherwell are giving the fans a brilliant year. Fair play to the board in finding the manager and backing him to play this way (and Wimmer before also). With Hearts and Hibs playing well too it's AT LAST an interesting season. We'll enjoy it while it lasts!
Neil
FT: Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
Hibs head coach David Gray is left "a wee bit frustrated" but says "a point away from home is never a disaster" after the draw at Tannadice.
"I can't stand here and say we fully deserved to get three points," he tells BBC Scotland.
"We shaded it in terms of big chances created - and clear-cut chances created - but it was a scrappy game.
"It certainly doesn't help when you go one goal down after a decent start.
"We talked about them having played on Wednesday night and the efforts they put into that, can we have a really fast start and get after Dundee United - and I thought we were a little slow and we lose a goal from a set-piece.
"The positive to take from that is the players reacted well, got the equaliser and hit the bar just after it."
Image source, SNSFT: Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
Manager Jim Goodwin says it has been a "good, positive week" for Dundee United.
"I can't argue with the end result," he tells BBC Scotland after the draw with Hibs. "I think it's probably a fair outcome for both teams.
"I thought Hibs had the better of the opening 45 minutes and I thought that kind of reversed in the second half.
"The second half, I was delighted with the performance, especially off the back of Wednesday night [against Celtic] - there's not a lot of time to recover and we could have done with the game being tomorrow to give us that extra day.
"Hibs were obviously fresher coming into it, but I don't think that really showed in the game, so credit to the players.
"I think their goal is avoidable from our perspective, but given the week we've had with three difficult fixtures. To come through that and have five points I think is acceptable. To come through unbeaten is a real positive."
FT: St Mirren 1-0 Livingston
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson tells BBC Scotland: "It was really, really important that we capped off the week with a victory.
"It was a really, really good performance. We should've and could've won by a lot more goals. They've had a fantastic week. It's been a brilliant week for the football club. We're delighted with the week.
"We showed really good composure, kept playing, kept passing and a really, really good goal [by Mikael Mandron] to win the game.
"I thought the [disallowed Jonah Ayunga] goal should've stood. It's hard to find any fault with the goal. Luckily today it didn't cost us, it is seven goals now disallowed."
FT: Motherwell 1-0 Dundee
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland: "I think over the course of the 90 minutes Motherwell deserved to win the game.
"From our own team's performance we started really aggressively, we had a lot of the ball which was encouraging but we didn't manage to get control in the second half.
"In terms of the group it was an incredible effort, they worked so hard in terms of their recovery and pressure, they were terrific in that regard we just need to be more confident on the ball. Sometimes that only comes from winning the ball.
"The winning of games and getting results gives you confidence."
On his future at the club, Pressley adds: "I'll only be given enough time if I get appropriate results.
"I've been in football for 35 years I'm not delusional. We have to win games and if we don't eventually the hammer falls on the manager.
"But if we want to get the squad to the level that we believe is suitable for Dundee then we need a number of windows."
FT: Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk
Kilmarnock interim manager Kris Doolan tells BBC Scotland: "The final touch, when you create chances you have to take them. We didn't create huge chances but we put more balls and bodies in the box.
"We had more possession. But the final pass and touch are the most important ones and we couldn't find that last one to get the goal.
"On the other side, Falkirk get one chance after a bit of indecision from us. In the first half we were so decisive, not letting anything drop or bounce.
"In the second half we did and we're reacting to things. It's the Premiership and you get punished."
FT: Motherwell 1-0 Dundee
Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou: "We never gave into the frustration that might sneak in and that everyone could feel from the stands.
"That's something we have been addressing throughout the season. There will be many games where we have to make a lot of mistakes before we get the ball over the line so we have to sort that frustration out and fill it up with positivity, optimism and good positive body language and know there will be a chance if we keep going.
"We got the goal at the end, another clean sheet and winning a game after a few games that have been difficult is fantastic."
On whether he feels his Motherwell side are title contenders, Askou added: "At the beginning of the season it's not what's top of the list but anyone who participates in a league they play to win.
"For us it's about playing every game to win, finding a style and a level to be competitive against any opponent and then we want to see how far we can take it.
"The big first goal is to try and make it into the top six and then from there we're going to reach out and grab hold of anything and try and see how far we can climb up the tree."
Image source, SNSFT: St Mirren 1-0 Livingston
That was the seventh VAR-disallowed goal for St Mirren in the past 11 games.
FT: St Mirren 1-0 Livingston
Rory Loy
Former Falkirk striker on BBC Sportsound
It's a natural running motion [from Dan Nlundulu that led to a disallowed goal]. You can't run with your arms by your sides.
Yes, it's unfortunate that he catches him in the face. I'm not saying he's [Dan Finlayson] wrong to go down and get treatment, but that doesn't necessarily equate to it being a foul.
He had no idea he was behind him. He reacts quicker, gets there first. I thought it was a legitimate goal.
FT: Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk
Stephen Craigan
Former Motherwell captain on BBC Sportsound
Falkirk have brought so much to the league. Not just the travelling support, but entertainment on the pitch, with the way John McGlynn wants to play. There's so much positivity around the club and they'll be thinking about the top six.
They managed the game so well today.
FT: Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk
Falkirk manager John McGylnn tells BBC Scotland what pleased him most about his side's victory.
"The dogged determination to win the game and the spirit the players showed," he said. "We had to put our bodies on the line.
"Kilmarnock threw everything at us. Once we got in front they put us under pressure a lot.
"The determination from the whole team to defend. We weren't quite right in the first half, but second we were.
"Delighted for big Brian [Graham] to get the goal after good play in the build up. It's a huge win. I can only complement the players and once again they've delivered.
"A clean sheet and the winning goal."
Image source, SNSBrian Graham (left) was the match-winner for Falkirk
FT: Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
Allan Preston
Former Dundee Utd midfielder on BBC Sportsound
If I'm David Gray, I'd feel Hibs should have won the game. They had double the amount of shots [23 to 12] and had some great chances, especially in the first half.
Hibs had the better of it, but can't finish teams off at the moment.
Image source, SNSFT: Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
That was a seventh draw for Hibs, who are losing ground on the top four and getting sucked into a congested mid-table.
Just one win in five now for David Gray's men, who host the Edinburgh derby on the 27th.
FT: Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
Dundee United have now drawn 50% of their league matches; nine from 18. That's a joint league high, along with Motherwell, who have seven wins to United's four.
Manager Jim Goodwin might not be too disappointed with this one since his team battled well and Hibs were ahead on most significant stats.
FT: Motherwell 1-0 Dundee
That's six clean sheets in a row for Motherwell.
Goalkeeper Callum Ward only had to deal with two efforts on target.
FT Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk
Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Rugby Park
A tally of 24 points from just short of half of their Premiership fixtures is an excellent return for Falkirk on their return to the top flight.
They ended their brief goal drought and stood tall in the face of late pressure to earn another priceless win.
For Kilmarnock and their suffering fans, it feels so familiar.
They tried, no doubt, but they lack a bit of quality in the final third and the terrible run without a win continues, with angry boos ringing round at full-time.
The mood in the away end could not have been more different as the travelling fans enjoyed another fabulous afternoon.
FT: Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
Tyrone Smith
BBC Scotland at Tannadice
A point a piece is probably a fair outcome in what was a terrific game.
Both sets of players gave absolutely everything and will both feel they could have won the match.
The result will continue the recent narrative that United are perhaps turning a corner.
Hibs' good performances may not be translating into wins at the moment, but if they keep up this sort of level of display you do feel that will surely change sooner rather than later.
Image source, SNSFT: St Mirren 1-0 Livingston
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at the SMISA
There will be plenty of celebrations in Paisley this festive season. A trophy in the cabinet, three wins on the bounce and Santa on his way. Life doesn't get much better.
The Buddies played well here, totally dominated the match, scored a good goal, had another controversially ruled out by the referee on the suggestion of the video assistant referee and spurned numerous chances.
Jonah Ayunga could, and should, have had a first-half hat-trick.
As for Livingston, the long, dreary wait for their second Scottish Premiership win of the season continues well into its fourth month. Livi need to find a cutting edge or they're in for a difficult second half of the season.
Image source, SNSFT: Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk
Dom Thompson is remonstrating with a fan in the stands at Rugby Park.
David Watson and his team-mates are trying to pull him away but he's not having it.
Thompson is speaking to a fan while another man shouts at him. Really ugly scenes, as tempers flare at Rugby Park.
It sums up the mood around the club.
Callum Slattery's late header secured all three points at Fir Park
At a glance
Slattery heads in late winner for Motherwell
Askou's side move up to third in Premiership table
Dundee's winless run extends to four games
Motherwell moved up to third in the Scottish Premiership after Callum Slattery's late goal edged them to victory against a struggling Dundee.
Jens Berthel Askou's side moved a point ahead of Rangers, who play Hearts on Sunday.
Dundee, who are now winless in their last four Premiership matches, remain in trouble at the bottom end of the table.
The visitors managed to nullify Motherwell's threat for the majority of the first half before the hosts cranked up the pressure towards the end of the first 45 at Fir Park.
Slattery had a pop from range before missing from close range from Emmanuel Longelo's pass but the hosts couldn't find a way through a relatively robust Dundee.
Motherwell continued to struggle to break down Dundee in the second half but were the better team for almost all of the second period.
Ibrahim Said looked lively when he was introduced and he played a lovely ball in behind for Callum Hendry, who lashed his effort well wide of the far post.
Said then set up Lukas Fadinger, who shot over Jon McCracken's crossbar before Hendry's header was parried away by the goalkeeper.
Dundee created a few chances in the second half. Callum Jones had two, the first of which was cut out before the second zipped over Calum Ward's crossbar.
But Slattery finally broke the deadlock with less than 10 minutes to play when he headed Eliot Watt's cross low into the bottom corner of McCracken's goal.
Dundee continued to search for an equaliser until the final whistle blew but remain 10th, one point ahead of Kilmarnock.
Before this game, Askou urged his Motherwell side to focus more on the attacking side of the game, but it took them until the 82nd minute to find the back of the net.
It wasn't for lack of trying, though. The hosts had 16 shots, seven on target, 60 final third entries and 28 touches in the opposition box before Slattery's header.
While frustrating, it won't really matter now to Motherwell, who are up to third in the Premiership before Rangers - who they leapfrogged - play Hearts on Sunday.
What's more, Askou's side are now 10 games unbeaten in the top flight - something they've not done since 2023.
The clean sheet also marks their longest run of games without conceding since 2013/14, while they have become the first non-Old Firm team to keep six successive clean sheets since St Johnstone in 2018.
For Dundee, it's even more misery. They have now failed to score in nine of their 18 games, more than any other team in the Premiership this season.
They had five shots at Fir Park but generated an expected goals of 0.25 across the 90 minutes and didn't create a single big chance.
Dundee remain in 10th, a point above Kilmarnock and four clear of Livingston at the bottom.
Steven Pressley's side come up against Falkirk after Christmas before a visit by Kilmarnock to close out 2025 - two games that are now looking even more important if they want to keep their Premiership hopes alive.
Motherwell boss says players should not fear the Old Firm
Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou: "We never gave into the frustration that might sneak in and that everyone could feel from the stands.
"That's something we have been addressing throughout the season. There will be many games where we have to make a lot of mistakes before we get the ball over the line so we have to sort that frustration out and fill it up with positivity, optimism and good positive body language and know there will be a chance if we keep going."
Dundee boss Steven Pressley: "I think over the course of the 90 minutes Motherwell deserved to win the game but from our own team's performance we started really aggressively.
"We had a lot of the ball which was encouraging but we didn't manage to get control in last 20 minutes. In terms of the group it was an incredible effort. They worked so hard in terms of their recovery and pressure, they were terrific in that regard we just need to be more confident on the ball. The winning of games and getting results gives you confidence."
Motherwell travel to Ibrox to face Rangers next Saturday (15:00 GMT), while Dundee are at home to Falkirk at the same time.
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 38 |
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| 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 32 |
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| 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 30 |
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| 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 29 |
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| 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 25 |
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| 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 24 |
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| 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -6 | 24 |
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| 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 21 |
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| 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 17 |
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| 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 13 |
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| 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 12 |
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| 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 9 |
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Manager: Jens Berthel Askou
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Steven Pressley
Formation: 4 - 5 - 1
Manager: Jens Berthel Askou
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Steven Pressley
Formation: 4 - 5 - 1
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Motherwell have only lost one of their last nine Scottish Premiership home games against Dundee (W5 D3), a 0-1 defeat in October 2024.
Both sides have scored in eight of the last nine league meetings between Motherwell and Dundee, the exception a 1-0 Dundee win in October 2024.
Motherwell have kept a clean sheet in each of their last five league games; the last side to keep a clean sheet in 6+ successive Scottish Premiership matches was Celtic in December 2024 (6), while the last non-Old Firm club (Celtic/Rangers) to do so was St. Johnstone in November 2018.
Dundee have earned fewer away points in the Scottish Premiership this season than any other side (3), winning none of their nine league games on the road this term (D3 L6).
The two players who have been directly involved in the highest proportion of their side’s goals in the Scottish Premiership this season are Dundee’s Cameron Congreve with 47% (7/15) and Motherwell’s Tawanda Maswanhise with 36% (9/25). Congreve has one goal and six assists in the league this term, while Maswanhise has eight goals and one assist.
