How have Motherwell FC fared in their last 10 opening day Scottish Premiership fixtures?

The Steelmen have not won on the opening day of the season since 2016 and in the past ten seasons have been in the Highlands twice including against the Staggies in 2012.

The Fir Park side’s opening day results were largely positive over the last decade as they recorded five wins but also began twice with draws and suffered defeat on three occasions.

Here are the last ten Scottish Premiership opening day results for Motherwell:

2019/20 - Livingston 0-0 Motherwell

Despite recording four wins from four in their Betfred Cup group matches Stephen Robinson’s men could only labour to a goalless draw at the Tony Macaroni arena.

2018/19 - Hibs 3-0 Motherwell

A heavy defeat to kick off the campaign at Easter Road as Stevie Mallan’s free kick put the hosts 1-0 up and Oli Shaw (now at tonight’s opponents Ross County) made it two on the stroke of half time. Martin Boyle completed the scoring in the second half on a disappointing day for the ‘Well.

2017/18 - Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

Rangers visited Fir Park to kick off Motherwell’s season on a Sunday afternoon and Graeme Dorrans had the visitors ahead on four minutes. Ben Heneghan brought the hosts level with a header five minutes before the break but a careless elbow by Louis Moult gave Rangers a penalty which Dorrans converted for the eventual win.

2016/17 - Kilmarnock 1-2 Motherwell

The last time the Steelmen won on the opening day of the season was in 2016 as they travelled to Rugby Park. Mark McGhee’s side took the lead through Lionel Ainsworth and doubled their advantage shortly after half time through Marvin Johnson while Martin Smith scored a late consolation for Killie.

2015/16 - Inverness CT 0-1 Motherwell

The last time The ‘Well kicked off their league campaign in the Highlands was against Inverness in 2015 where Wes Fletcher scored the only goal of the game early on in his debut for the club.

2014/15 - Motherwell 1-0 St Mirren

Coming off the back of a 5-4 aggregate defeat to Icelandic side Stjarnan in Europe Stuart McCall’s side put that disappointment behind them as they secure an opening day three points at home to St Mirren courtesy of Lee Erwin’s 64th minute goal. St Mirren ended the game with 10 men following now manager Jim Goodwin’s sending off.

2013/14 - Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell

Another opening day at Easter Road but this one went the way of the visitors as substitute Henri Anier struck late to snatch the three points.

2012/13 - Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

Monday’s opener will be a repeat of the 2012/13 season eight years on. The last encounter ended goalless. Michael Higdon had the best chance of the match but fired over from close range.

2011/12 - Motherwell 3-0 Inverness CT

A big win to kick off the 2011/12 campaign as Steven Hammell volleyed the hosts ahead on 25 minutes and Jamie Murphy doubled their advantage shortly after. Caley twice hit the woodwork through Greg Tansey and former ‘Well man Richie Foran before current assistant manager Keith Lasley completed the scoring.

2010/11 - Motherwell 2-3 Hibs

Another opener against the men from Leith, this time at Fir Park and this time going the way of the Hibees. John Sutton put the hosts ahead but Anthony Stokes equalised in first half stoppage time. Paul Hanlon put Hibs 2-1 up before Liam Miller made it three for the hosts. Jamie Murphy netted from the penalty spot following a Colin Nish foul on Nick Blackman but it wasn’t enough for Craig Brown’s men.

‘Well fans can follow tonight's encounter via the Motherwell Times' live blog.