Analysis The numbers behind the result
Motherwell dominate after Agyei red card tilts game
Motherwell's 3-0 victory was a direct result of Dundee United's early red card, with Emmanuel Agyei's 14th-minute dismissal shifting the balance irreversibly. The hosts' 60% possession and 25 total shots (8 on target) dwarfed United's 5 attempts (1 on target), reflecting their numerical superiority. Sebastian Palmer-Houlden's opener (19') from Tom Sparrow's assist began the rout, followed by Alex Lowry (65') and Dylan Levitt (67') capitalising on Tawanda Maswanhise's creativity.
The visitors' defensive focus after going down to 10 men saw them block 9 shots but still concede 8 on target. Motherwell's 9 corners to United's 3 further emphasised their territorial dominance, while United's xG of 0.47 (from just 2 shots inside the box) underscores how playing 76 minutes a man down neutered their attacking threat. The decisive stat: Motherwell's 16 shots inside the box compared to United's 2 - a chasm created by Agyei's early exit.