Motherwell Edges Hibernian 2‑1 in Scottish Premiership Match at Fir Park
MOTHERWELL, Scotland (Interstat) — Motherwell defeated Hibernian 2-1 in a Scottish Premiership match Friday at Fir Park.
Conor Wilkinson broke a scoreless tie in the 66th minute, finishing an assist from Mika Biereth. Biereth then scored himself in the 85th minute to double the lead. Hibernian’s Adam Le Fondre scored a consolation goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
The visitors collected three yellow cards, to Lewis Miller, James Jeggo and Joe Newell, before Motherwell’s Blair Spittal was booked in the 96th minute.
The result improved Motherwell’s league record. Hibernian’s three-game unbeaten run in the competition was snapped.