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Motherwell conceded seventh spot to St Johnstone in the Ladbrokes Premiership, as they lost 2-0 to the Saints in Perth.

Goals from Scott Tanser and Murray Davidson sealed the hosts’ league finish, and means the Steelmen will finish eighth.

Stephen Robinson named an unchanged team and the visitors started brightly, controlling possession and carving out half chances to try and get ahead.

On the half hour mark, the clearest chance of all should have fallen to Motherwell. Tanser handled the ball on the line to block Ariyibi’s goalbound effort, but the referee didn’t give it.

It would be Tanser who would then put his team ahead. Charles Dunne got on the wrong side of Chris Kane on the right side of the box and bundled the striker over.

Tanser then picked his spot to make it 1-0, putting the ball into the far right bottom corner just outside of the reach of Mark Gillespie.

Motherwell went in at the break arguably the better side but that changed in the second half, as the Saints doubled their advantage early on.

A swift counter attack left Grimshaw with a miracle to perform to somehow stop a cross into the box, having to contend with two St Johnstone players bearing down on goal.

The defender did his best, but Davidson used all his experience to steer home the second.

Motherwell changed their shape and brought on attacking reinforcements to try and salvage something, but they ultimately failed to carve out the chances required.

“We are going all out to win the game. We’ve played a lot of positive football, so we have to take that in again.”

Stephen Robinson looks ahead to the battle for seventh in Perth on Saturday.

Motherwell head to St Johnstone in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday.

Here’s the game previewed.

What’s at stake

It’s all about seventh spot. A victory for Motherwell will put the Steelmen two points ahead in seventh going into the final day.

A draw will keep the Saints one point ahead, while a victory will seal the position.

The form guide

St Johnstone have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games. At home, they’ve won three, drawn one and lost one of the last five.

Motherwell have won one, drawn two and lost two in their last five. On their travels in the same period, they’ve drawn two and lost three.

Team news

Trevor Carson, Craig Tanner, Ross McCormack and Christian Mbulu remain sidelined. Alex Rodriguez Gorrín is back from suspension.

Pay at the gate

Supporters can pay at the gate at McDiarmid Park and will be situated in the north end of the main stand.

Fans should enter through turnstiles five, six and seven.

Children aged 12 and under are admitted for free with a paying adult.

Additionally, the South SSE Family Stand will be available to families of both clubs at the following prices:

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Watch it live

If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from McDiarmid Park.

To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service.

Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.

David Turnbull and Jake Hastie have been shortlisted for the Scottish Football Writers’ Association Young Player of the Year.

Following their respective nominations for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year prize, the Motherwell duo have again been recognised.

They will compete with Aberdeen’s Lewis Ferguson and Kilmarnock’s Greg Taylor.

James McFadden is the only ever previous Motherwell winner of the award, winning it the first ever time it was given in the 2001/02 season.

Motherwell head to McDiarmid Park on Saturday, as the race for seventh hots up.

Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

One

St Johnstone sit one point ahead of Motherwell in the Ladbrokes Premiership with two games to go.

A win for Tommy Wright’s side will guarantee seventh spot, a draw will keep things alive and a Motherwell victory will put them in the driving seat for the final day.

Three

Motherwell have scored three goals in their last five on their travels, netting at Celtic, Aberdeen and Hamilton Academical.

The Steelmen haven’t won on the road in those five matches, drawing two and losing three.

Four

St Johnstone are unbeaten at home in their last four matches, winning three and drawing one.

Two wins against Dundee, a victory against St Mirren and a draw with Livingston have made up their form.

Motherwell will play a second pre-season match in Northern Ireland with a visit to play Crusaders.

Stephen Robinson’s side will face the Irish Cup winners at Seaview on the evening of Wednesday, 26 June. Kick off is at 7.45pm.

The Steelmen will then face Linfield at Windsor Park on Saturday, 29 June with a 1.30pm kick off.

Ticket information will be announced shortly.

Motherwell face Crusaders last summer at Seaview, with Danny Johnson’s 90th minute winner on a scorching hot day ensuring a 1-0 victory.

The fight for seventh spot reaches a crucial point on Saturday, as Motherwell travel to take on St Johnstone.

Here’s an early look ahead to the match.

What’s at stake

Saturday’s winner will hold the cards for seventh spot in the league. St Johnstone currently have the upper hand, sitting one point ahead of their Saturday opponents.

A St Johnstone win will guarantee them seventh. A draw will keep things alive going into the final day, while a Motherwell victory will put them two clear and have the position in their hands for the visit of Livingston.

Tale of the tape

Motherwell have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five, while the Saints have won two, drawn two and lost one.

Motherwell lead 2-1 in games between the two teams this season. St Johnstone won the first at Fir Park, before Stephen Robinson’s men recorded back-to-back victories.

The last game at a rain-soaked McDiarmid Park saw Tom Aldred and Danny Johnson net in a 2-1 victory.

Get your tickets in advance

Supporters can pay at the gate at McDiarmid Park and will be situated in the north end of the main stand.

Fans should enter through turnstiles five, six and seven.

Children aged 12 and under are admitted for free with a paying adult.

Additionally, the South SSE Family Stand will be available to families of both clubs at the following prices:

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

The fight for seventh is going down to the wire.

This is the Story of the Match from the visit of St Mirren.

The fight for seventh place reaches a crucial point on Saturday, as Motherwell head to take on St Johnstone.

The Saints sit just one point ahead with two matches left in the 2018/19 Ladbrokes Premiership season, meaning a win could put the Steelmen in control going into the final day.

Supporters can pay at the gate at McDiarmid Park and will be situated in the north end of the main stand.

Fans should enter through turnstiles five, six and seven.

Children aged 12 and under are admitted for free with a paying adult.

Additionally, the South SSE Family Stand will be available to families of both clubs at the following prices:

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Watch the best of the action as Motherwell are held at home to St Mirren in a 1-1 draw.