Motherwell 1-1 Hearts result, stats and report

Hearts looked set to drop points at Rugby Park after Jamie McCart's own goal put Kilmarnock ahead, but Stephen Kingsley struck four minutes from time to earn a share of the spoils. It was a result that flattered neither side.

Dundee came from behind to beat Motherwell 2-1 at home, with Alex Lowry's 44th-minute equaliser proving the platform for a second-half winner despite Motherwell creating five big chances and hitting the woodwork twice.

Aberdeen made a mockery of their recent poor form to dismantle Motherwell 4-0 at Fir Park, with goals from Gavin Molloy, Connor Ronan, Ayoub Mouloua and Kevin Nisbet completing a ruthless away performance. Motherwell had 69% possession and scored nothing. That tells you everything.

Hearts ground out a 2-1 victory at Falkirk on Tuesday evening, with goals from Ben Krauhaus and Owen Eames enough to claim three points despite Falkirk's James Wilson pulling one back. It was a result that flattered neither side, but Hearts had the ruthlessness when it mattered.

Kilmarnock welcome Motherwell to Rugby Park on Saturday with both sides carrying serious problems. One win in five each. Neither can afford another afternoon of nothing.

Nordsjælland arrive at Tynecastle on a five-match winning run in this competition, having conceded just twice. Hearts have not kept a clean sheet in either of their two Conference League matches. Someone has to change their tune on Thursday night.

Celtic arrive at Fir Park on Sunday with ten straight Scottish Premiership wins and zero intention of stopping. Motherwell have lost their last two and need a response fast.

Hearts have won four of their last five Scottish Premiership matches and look every inch a side that means business. St. Mirren arrive with two defeats in their last two and a serious question to answer about whether they can compete at this level right now.