Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Aberdeen FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 40' Diaguely Dabo
Niall McGinn 51' Y
Y 62' Aaron McGowan

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel McFarlane
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Graham Chambers
  • Referee Grant Irvine

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

13
4
7
Aberdeen FC 24 games · Avg 2.0 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC 2020-09-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-03-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC 2019-11-02 Aberdeen FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
17 Feb Celtic FC A 0–1 L
13 Feb St. Mirren FC H 0–0 D
06 Feb Hibernian FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Livingston FC H 0–2 L
30 Jan Livingston FC A 0–0 D
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
13 Feb Rangers FC A 0–1 L
10 Feb Motherwell FC H 0–1 L
06 Feb St. Mirren FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Celtic FC H 0–4 L
30 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–3 L

Season Stats

Aberdeen FC Kilmarnock FC
#7 Position #12
8 Points 5
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 4
7 Scored 6
8 Conceded 15
-1 GD -9
1.14 PPG 0.71
29% Win % 14%

Key Stats

21% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
Kevin Nisbet 3 G 2 A
Lewis Mayo 1 G
Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Pittodrie Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Callum Hendry gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Fraser Hornby and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 21' What a moment for Callum Hendry! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 26' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 29' Clevid Dikamona makes way for Zechariah Medley at the 29 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' Controversy at the stadium! Diaguely Dabo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Kyle Lafferty gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Diaguely Dabo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Niall McGinn on 51.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tommy Wright might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 61' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
  • 62' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 67' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 70' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Niall McGinn by Matt Kennedy on 70 minute.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Brandon Haunstrop as he leaves the pitch. Greg Kiltie steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mitchell Pinnock, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 84' Chris Burke, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 89' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Dean Campbell has done his job and it is now time for Miko Aarne Virtanen to step up.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyle Vassell 2
David Watson 2
Scott McKenna 2
Sam Cosgrove 2
Bojan Miovski 2
Pape Gueye 2
Eamonn Brophy 2
Duk 2

Head to Head

2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC 2020-09-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-03-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC 2019-11-02 Aberdeen FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2021-02-17 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-02-13 Aberdeen FC 0–0 St. Mirren FC D 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-02-02 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Livingston FC L 2021-01-30 Livingston FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-13 Rangers FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC L 2021-02-06 St. Mirren FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2021-01-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 66% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC63% Draw25% Kilmarnock FC12%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
37%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC41% Draw50% Kilmarnock FC9%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
14.7%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.1%
1 – 2
2.5%
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 20% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 27% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
59% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.