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Motherwell earned all three points with a brilliantly-deserved 2-0 win away at Hibernian.

Goals from Jordan Roberts and Devante Cole delivered the win at Easter Road in a controlled, high-energy performance from Graham Alexander’s side.

Motherwell again went unchanged following the 0-0 draw at St Mirren on Wednesday night, with club captain Gallagher fit enough to return amongst the substitutes.

The visitors dominated the opening proceedings, pushing high up the pitch and forcing the Hibs backline into errors.

Watt found the side netting and Campbell saw a shot blocked before the opener deservedly arrived in the 25th minute.

Motherwell’s front three of Watt, Cole and Roberts converged on the middle of the pitch and, gaining possession, Watt slipped an exceptional, pinpoint pass through for Roberts co chase down.

Getting ahead of his man, he had time to prepare himself for the one-on-one with Marciano, before picking his spot to open the scoring from 15 yards.

Campbell went close with a header as Motherwell continued to dominate the bulk of the attacking play in the first 45, although Hibs grew into proceedings with some crosses which kept the ‘Well backline on its toes.

If Motherwell started the first half well, they couldn’t have scripted their start to the second.

With 45 seconds on the clock, Roberts found himself on the ball on the left corner of the box. Attracting defenders towards him, he slipped the ball to Cole just 10 yards to his right.

Cole spun away, surging into the area before picking his spot in the far right corner of the net to make it 2-0.

Hibs immediately sent on the cavalry, with Nisbit, Gogic and Porteous being introduced to play.

The hosts would grow and grow, with ‘Well sitting deeper and looking to hit on the counter.

That prompted a change of shape with 20 minutes to go, with Gallagher introduced to the fray after injury for Watt, putting five in defence.

Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Magloire, Lamie, Carroll (McGinley), Maguire, Campbell, Crawford, Cole, Roberts (Lawless), Watt (Gallagher).

Subs not used: Morrison, Devinem Cornelius, Polworth, Hastie, Long.

“We’ve set the benchmark. Now it’s down to us to push to those levels again.”

Graham Alexander speaks ahead of Saturday’s trip to face Hibernian.

“Winning is what matters. We all know that, and we’ll fight for the next one on Saturday.”

Jordan Roberts looks ahead to Motherwell’s trip to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

Motherwell go to Hibernian on Saturday in the Scottish Premiership.

Here are the key topics going into the fixture.

In-form Hibernian

Jack Ross’ men are flying of late in their quest to secure a European spot.

Hibs have won their last four matches, beating Dundee United, St Mirren, Aberdeen and Hamilton Academical.

Along the way, they’ve conceded just once, scoring eight.

Positive signs

Having lost back-to-back home matches against Hamilton Academical and then St Johnstone, Motherwell needed a reaction when they went to St Mirren on Wednesday night.

Securing a point in a 0-0 draw, a vastly-improved showing should give encouragement from a match where the visitors comfortably could have taken the three points.

The key, according to manager Graham Alexander, is now maintaining those performance levels in the quest to keep ahead of the bottom pack.

Race towards the split

Saturday marks Motherwell’s third-last match before the league split, with Hibernian a game behind.

For the Steelmen, a top six finish is still mathematically possible. Seven points separate them from sixth-placed St Mirren, with nine points still available.

Dundee United and St Johnstone, however, are also in the hunt and have more points on the board.

Looking in the other direction, Motherwell are five points above the bottom two places and know a win can open even more daylight.

Hibernian v Motherwell is available to watch live online on Saturday.

If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game is available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £15 direct from Hibernian FC.

International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Kick-off at Easter Road is at 3pm.

Motherwell head to Edinburgh on Saturday in their latest Scottish Premiership fixture.

Kick-off at Easter Road is at 3pm.

Watch live

If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game is available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £15.

International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Tale of the tape

Hibernian are unbeaten in their last four against Motherwell, winning two and drawing two.

A 3-0 win at Fir Park earlier in the campaign came after a 0-0 draw at Easter Road back in August.

Form guide

Motherwell arrested a run of two consecutive defeats with a battling 0-0 draw at St Mirren on Wednesday night.

Graham Alexander’s men have now taken eight points from a possible 18 on their travels under the new manager.

Hibernian have won their last four matches in a row, including two successive 2-0 home wins.

Dundee United, St Mirren, Aberdeen and Hamilton Academical have been felled in that four-game winning run.

“The commitment shown by the players was magnificent.

“We looked like a team and fought for everything.”

Graham Alexander speaks as Motherwell battle to earn a point at St Mirren.

Motherwell showed their battling qualities but couldn’t find the goal to win in a 0-0 draw with St Mirren.

‘Well made three changes from the team defeated by St Johnstone at the weekend. O’Donnell returned from suspension at right back, with Campbell fit again to replace Polworth in midfield.

Roberts made his first start in claret and amber, replacing Long in the starting side.

The visitors started in a positive fashion, frequently trying to pin their hosts back and get the ball in forward areas.

Maguire saw a great shot from 25 yards deflected just past the post as ‘Well increased the pressure. Neither goalkeeper, though, was seriously tested in the opening 45.

‘Well though should have had a penalty with five minutes left in the half. Watt was tripped as he broke inside the box, but his decision to stay on his feet led to referee Kevin Clancy not blowing his whistle.

Motherwell started the second half with great intent. Campbell saw an early shot from close range blocked, before firing over from just inside the box soon after.

Roberts was on the end of a brilliant, one-touch flowing move which saw Alnwick get down well at his feet to deny.

Cole was taken out in the box on the hour mark, before getting to his feet and firing a shot straight at the goalkeeper.

Motherwell upped their pressure. Cole again got free on the right inside the box, with Alnwick spreading himself big to block.

Cole again would go agonisingly close as the game wore on. Roberts’ corner from the left was flicked on by the forward acrobatically, but his effort clipped the inside of the left post and found the grateful hands of the goalkeeper.

The visitors would continue to press but couldn’t carve out their final chance, while also putting in a solid defensive showing to limit the hosts to virtually no clear chances.

Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Magloire, Lamie, Carroll, Maguire, Campbell, Crawford, Cole, Roberts, Watt.

Subs not used: Morrison, Devine, McGinley, Johnston, Cornelius, Polworth, Lawless, Hastie, Long.

“We have to stick together. It’s crucial we put in the performance to get three points from St Mirren.”

Stephen O’Donnell previews Wednesday’s Scottish Premiership match in Paisley.

It’s a trip to Paisley next for Motherwell.

Here are the topics going into Wednesday’s match.

Three points to get up the table

Wednesday’s fixture is a catch-up game for the two sides, a game in hand from a postponed match back in October.

For the Saints, they are looking to strengthen their grip on a top-six place and close the gap on Livingston for a potential UEFA Conference League place.

Motherwell are four points above the bottom side Hamilton Academical and are looking to extend that cushion, while also potentially going within four points of their midweek opponents.

Away form of note

Motherwell have won two and drawn one of their last five away league matches.

A 1-1 draw at St Mirren in Graham Alexander’s first game in charge was followed by defeat at Aberdeen and Celtic.

But the Steelmen have also picked up important wins, beating Ross County and Kilmarnock.

Unbeaten run

Motherwell are undefeated in their last five trips to Paisley.

A 1-1 draw in January came after a similar scoreline in February 2020, and three consecutive wins.