Saturday , 17 October 2026

Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2025-26 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2025-26
Aberdeen FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 25 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 64' George Stanger
Y 66' Tom Lowery
Y 78' Robbie Deas
Liam Morrison 90' Y
Y 90' Kyle Magennis

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Nick Walsh
4 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 8 21
2 Rangers FC 8 19
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 8 16
4 Dundee FC 8 13
5 St. Johnstone FC 9 12
6 Dundee United FC 9 12
7 Aberdeen FC 9 11
8 St. Mirren FC 9 10
9 Falkirk FC 9 9
10 Motherwell FC 9 8
11 Kilmarnock FC 9 8
12 Hibernian FC 9 7

Head-to-Head

13
4
7
Aberdeen FC 24 games · Avg 2.0 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-25 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2026-01-31 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC 2025-12-14 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2025-10-29 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2025-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Apr Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
11 Apr Hibernian FC H 2–0 W
04 Apr St. Mirren FC A 0–2 L
21 Mar Rangers FC A 1–4 L
14 Mar Falkirk FC H 1–1 D
04 Mar Celtic FC H 1–2 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Apr Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
11 Apr Dundee FC H 2–2 D
04 Apr Hibernian FC A 0–3 L
21 Mar Livingston FC H 2–0 W
14 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
28 Feb Falkirk FC A 1–5 L

Season Stats

Aberdeen FC Kilmarnock FC
#7 Position #11
11 Points 8
9 Played 9
3 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 5
10 Scored 10
10 Conceded 20
+0 GD -10
1.22 PPG 0.89
33% Win % 22%

Key Stats

21% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Aberdeen FC are 7th (11 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/5
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
1/3
■ 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
Joe Hugill 1 G 1 A
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Pittodrie Stadium that hosts another battle between Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC.
  • 1' Afeez Aremu has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 1 minutes.
  • 5' The supporters are chanting for Dominic Thompson. He replaces Jamie Brandon on 5 minute.
  • 10' Michael Schjonning-Larsen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Morrison is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
  • 35' Greg Kiltie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Mitchel Frame is replaced by Graeme Shinnie on 58 minute.
  • 59' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Lyall Cameron is replaced by Dennis Geiger.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for George Stanger on 64.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tom Lowery on 66 minutes.
  • 68' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 68 minute. Michael Schjonning-Larsen leaves to be changed by Rory McKenzie.
  • 72' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Afeez Aremu by Ante Palaversa on 72 minute.
  • 77' Bruce Anderson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicky Clescenco at the 77 minute mark.
  • 78' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 81' Elvis Bwomono gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Jack Milne and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 84 minute. Tom Lowery leaves to be changed by David Watson.
  • 87' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Toyosi Olusanya by Topi Keskinen on 87 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Liam Morrison.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Robinson

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil McCann

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

2026-04-25 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2026-01-31 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC 2025-12-14 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2025-10-29 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2025-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2026-04-25 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2026-04-11 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Hibernian FC W 2026-04-04 St. Mirren FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2026-03-21 Rangers FC 4–1 Aberdeen FC L 2026-03-14 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Falkirk FC D 2026-03-04 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Celtic FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2026-04-25 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2026-04-11 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Dundee FC D 2026-04-04 Hibernian FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2026-03-21 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC W 2026-03-14 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2026-02-28 Falkirk FC 5–1 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Aberdeen FC to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC62% Draw23% Kilmarnock FC15%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
38%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC44% Draw45% Kilmarnock FC11%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 20% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 25% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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