Here's how we make our decisions on how to grade the players. Everyone, starter and sub, begins on a rating of 6.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
. MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 01: Motherwell's Bevis Mugabi (right) competes with Kevin Nisbet during the cinch Premiership match between Motherwell and Hibernian at Fir Park on August 01, 2021, in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Motherwell's Bevis Mugabi competes with Kevin Nisbet Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
. Matt Macey - 7
No chance with either goal and made some crucial saves late on to keep Hibs on top Photo: Ross MacDonald
. Paul McGinn - 7
Got forward well in the first half and (mostly) defended well when Motherwell upped the pressure in the second period Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. Ryan Porteous - 6
Posted missing for both Motherwell goals but did redeem himself in the second half with a clutch of clearances Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
. Paul Hanlon - 6
Another who won't want to see his role in either of the Motherwell goals again but organised the defence well in the second half Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
. Lewis Stevenson - 7
Popped up with some vital last-ditch tackles and showed he's just as reliable as ever Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
1. Matt Macey - 7
No chance with either goal and made some crucial saves late on to keep Hibs on top Photo: Ross MacDonald
2. Paul McGinn - 7
Got forward well in the first half and (mostly) defended well when Motherwell upped the pressure in the second period Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
3. Ryan Porteous - 6
Posted missing for both Motherwell goals but did redeem himself in the second half with a clutch of clearances Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
4. Paul Hanlon - 6
Another who won't want to see his role in either of the Motherwell goals again but organised the defence well in the second half Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group