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Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC vs Ayr United FC, 2026

Premier League · 2026
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Ayr United FC
Sat 11 May 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC vs Ayr United FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Barry Cook
  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee Frank Connor
  • Referee Kylie Cockburn

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC 1 games · Avg 2.0 goals Ayr United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-11 Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC 1–1 Ayr United FC

Recent Form

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May Ayr United FC H 1–1 D
Ayr United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Ayr United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 19' Luke McCowan puts Ayr United FC on the lead.
  • 24' The 30-year-old Liam Smith has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Aaron Muirhead.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 44' Inverness Caledonian Thistle 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.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Liam Smith on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ayr United FC will be frustrated.
  • 50' Ayr United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC ring the changes. Tom Walsh has done his job and it is now time for Anthony McDonald to step up.
  • 59' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan White suffering a number of foals already.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC — Shaun Rooney on, Brad McKay off on 63 minutes.
  • 65' Another change for Ayr United FC made on 65 minute. Luke McCowan leaves to be changed by Michael Moffat.
  • 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 75' Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 77' A change in the Ayr United FC ranks — Declan McDaid exits the field as Calvin Miller enters on 77.
  • 79' What a strike from Coll Donaldson! The score is 1-1.
  • 83' Daniel Harvie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
  • 83' Nicky Cadden is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mark Kerr at the 83 minute mark.
  • 87' That is a Yellow card for Ayr United FC. Lawrence Shankland will be fuming at that decision.
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin McHattie is booked for Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC — Yellow card on 89.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Robertson

Ayr United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian McCall

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17 Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Ayr United FC xG
I would bet for: Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC39% Draw30% Ayr United FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Ayr United FC
61%
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC or Ayr United FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC26% Draw52% Ayr United FC22%
Actual: Ayr United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC

Handicap Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC covers Push Ayr United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 19% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Ayr United FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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