Article body analysed
Kilmarnock strikers Kyle Vassell (shin) and Innes Cameron (hamstring) are fitness doubts after going for scans on their injuries this week. Matty Kennedy is battling a back problem while Stuart Findlay (ankle) is a long-term absentee, although Rory Mc Kenzie and Liam Polworth could both return. Wales Under-19 midfielder Kai Andrews has joined Motherwell on loan from Coventry City. Harry Paton, who missed the win over Aberdeen, will be assessed, while Callum Slattery is looking to build on a late cameo at the weekend after 12 months out. The visitors remain without Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (strain), Lennon Miller, Steve Seddon (both ankle), Ross Callachan (hamstring) and Zach Robinson (Achilles). Kilmarnock manager Derek Mc Innes: "This is our last league game until 25 January. That's a long wait for us. "We had the opportunity to go into the top six and we didn't take it (Sunday's home loss to Ross County). It's very tight with five or six teams and if you can get a run, three or four wins from five, it helps. "We are at home and it's up to us, regardless of who is available, to have that laser focus and do what we can to get a result. " Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell: "Trying to find a level of consistency at this stage of the season is such a big ask. "It's one extra midweek game that could have potentially been put somewhere else in the calendar but we've know it's been coming and we've been trying to pace ourselves to be as fresh as we possibly can. "We need to be cautious with Callum Slattery but I've been anxious to get him back because I know what he can do. " Last Updated 6th January 2025 at 11: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Scottish Premiership All competitions All competitions All competitions Kilmarnock have won three of their last four home league games against Motherwell (D1) since a 0-1 defeat in February 2021. Motherwell have only suffered one defeat in their last seven league meetings with Kilmarnock (W2 D4), going down 1-0 in November 2023. Kilmarnock have won both of their last two midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games, last winning three such matches in a row in the Scottish Premiership in December 2018/January 2019 – a run which included a 1-0 win over Motherwell. Motherwell have lost four of their last five away league games (W1), including both of their last two. Not since November 2023 have they lost three on the bounce on their travels in the league – the third game of which was at Kilmarnock (0-1). In his managerial career, Derek Mc Innes has only won more Scottish top-flight matches against his current club Kilmarnock (24) than he has against Motherwell (20). This match has been postponed to play at a later date. © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.