Stats reveal who Motherwell’s bogey team is outwith Rangers and Celtic

NEW research into ‘bogey teams’ has picked out mid-table Motherwell to analyse their stats when up against fellow Scottish Premiership teams.

The data from mybonuscode.co.uk reveals who the Steelmen have traditionally stumbled against on their quest for glory.

The analysis looks at every game ever played by Motherwell in all competitions against the current crop of teams in the top flight of Scottish football.

The findings reveal that statistically Rangers are the bogey team for Motherwell, with the North Lanarkshire side losing 69% of their games against the Gers.

They’re joined by St Johnstone (76%), Kilmarnock (70%), Partick Thistle (70%), Hearts (59%) and Hibs (59%) who have also historically struggled against the Ibrox club.

However, Motherwell also have the 4^th best record against Rangers, and the 5^th best record against Celtic out of teams currently in the league.

Putting the Old Firm to the side, the team against which Motherwell have statistically dropped the ball the most are Hearts – who the Steelmen have lost nearly half of their clashes against.

Biggest Threats

The teams against which Motherwell have the highest loss percentage:

Derby Days

Motherwell have had their most success in the top flight against local rivals Hamilton Academical.

In the Lanarkshire Derby, Motherwell have been the winning team on exactly half of the occasions the clubs have faced each other, with Hamilton winning only 26% of the matches.

Record Losers

Motherwell have the highest total number of losses (184) by any Scottish Premier League side against an opponent in the league – Rangers.

The teams against which Motherwell have lost the most games:

The teams against which Motherwell have the won the most games: