Hibernian and Motherwell are set to lock horns in what promises to be a fascinating Scottish Premiership season finale, and the statistics surrounding this fixture make for compelling reading ahead of kick-off. The two sides have drawn their last two league meetings, but history suggests a third consecutive draw would be something of a rarity — the last time they shared the spoils in three straight league encounters was all the way back in December 1999, over 25 years ago.
One of the more surprising storylines heading into this clash is Motherwell’s defensive record against Hibs this season. The Steelmen have kept a clean sheet in two of their three league meetings against Hibernian this campaign — matching the same number of clean sheets they managed in their previous 15 league games against the Edinburgh club combined. That’s a remarkable stat that underlines just how much this particular matchup has shifted in Motherwell’s favour defensively in recent months.
From a Hibernian perspective, their end-of-season form carries its own narrative thread worth examining. Hibs have not lost their final league game in any of the last five seasons, accumulating one win and four draws in those closing-day fixtures. Notably, each of their last three season finales have ended in draws — a 1-1 against Hearts in 2022-23, a 1-1 against Livingston in 2023-24, and most recently a 2-2 draw against Rangers in 2024-25. Whether that pattern holds once again remains to be seen, but it’s a trend that’s hard to ignore.
Hibernian vs Motherwell: The Key Stats and Storylines Defining This Scottish Premiership Finale
Motherwell’s record in their own closing-day fixtures tells a different, more sobering story. Including the curtailed 2019-20 season, the Lanarkshire club have won just one of their last six final league games, suffering three defeats and two draws in that same stretch. Their sole victory came in 2022-23, when they beat Dundee United 3-2 — a result that stands out as an isolated bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming end-of-season record.
All eyes, however, are likely to fall on one man when the two sides meet — Hibernian winger Martin Boyle. The Australian-born forward is standing on the brink of a remarkable personal milestone, sitting on 99 goal involvements in the Scottish Premiership since the competition rebranded in 2013, made up of an impressive 66 goals and 33 assists. One more direct contribution would make him just the seventh player in the competition’s history to reach 100+ goal involvements in the Premiership era.
The six players ahead of him on that list represent some of the most decorated names Scottish football has produced in recent memory. James Tavernier leads the way with 178, followed by Leigh Griffiths on 122, James Forrest on 117, and both Alfredo Morelos and Callum McGregor tied on 105. Lawrence Shankland sits just above Boyle on 101, meaning the Hibs attacker is knocking on the door of truly elite company.
Whether Boyle can grab that landmark contribution on what is effectively the last day of the league season adds an extra layer of intrigue to a match that already carries meaningful implications for both clubs. It’s the kind of individual subplot that elevates a fixture beyond its league table context and gives neutral supporters a reason to tune in as well.
As the Scottish Premiership season draws to a close, this fixture encapsulates everything compelling about end-of-season football — historical patterns, defensive surprises, and personal milestones all converging on a single afternoon. For Hibs and Motherwell alike, how they handle the occasion could define how their respective campaigns are ultimately remembered.