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Match preview – Motherwell v Ross County


By Will Clark

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Ross County head to Fir Park to take on Motherwell looking for their first Premiership win in four matches.

Ross County beat Motherwell on the opening day of the season. Picture: Ken Macpherson
Ross County beat Motherwell on the opening day of the season. Picture: Ken Macpherson

The Staggies earned a hard earned point in a 0–0 draw against Hibernian at Dingwall last week.

But they will be looking to score their first goal in the Premiership since they won 1–0 at St Johnstone last month.

Ross County team news

Ross Draper and Callum Morris look set for extended spells back in the treatment room after being hit by fresh injury woes due to calf problems.

Coll Donaldson is also a major doubt due to a groin issue he picked up in the match against Hibernian.

Motherwell team news

Defender Bevis Mugabi suffered a dislocated shoulder in training and is expected to be out for four to six weeks.

Midfielder Jake Carroll is still not expected to be ready to return to action after rupturing his achillies tendon in February but is back in training.

Charles Dunne, Liam Donnelly and former Ross County goalkeeper Scott Fox are all out through injury.

Ones to watch

Ross County –Tom Grivosti

Set to make his first start for Ross County since a horrific ligament injury 11 months ago

Big ask for the youngster to come in and fill the void left by injuries to the back line.

But impressive performances in previous seasons will give Staggies confidence he is up to the job.

Motherwell – Allan Campbell

Motherwell haven't played since September 27, but Ross County will not be underestimating their opponents being rusty especially with the likes of Campbell in the tea,.

Outstanding against Aberdeen in their 3-0 win at Pittodrie last month. When on top form, he is the engine that gets Motherwell motoring.

Last five matches between Motherwell and Ross County

August 3, 2020 – Ross County 1 Motherwell 0.

March 4, 2020 – Motherwell 4 Ross County 1.

December 26, 2019 – Ross County 1 Motherwell 2.

September 21, 2019 – Motherwell 1 Ross County 2.

January 21, 2019 – Motherwell 1 Ross County 2.


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