Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2018-19
Kilmarnock FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Sat 20 Apr 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 8' Michael Devlin
Y 33' Sam Cosgrove
Stuart Findlay 35' Y
Kirk Broadfoot 36' R
Greg Taylor 48' Y
Y 48' Scott McKenna
Y 76' Graeme Shinnie
Kris Boyd 78' Y
Stuart Findlay 84' R
Rory McKenzie 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Referee Graham McNeillie

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

7
3
13
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 2.0 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-01-26 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC 2018-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC 2018-09-01 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
06 Apr St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
03 Apr Hibernian FC A 0–0 D
30 Mar Hamilton Academical FC H 5–0 W
16 Mar Rangers FC A 1–1 D
11 Mar St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
06 Apr Dundee FC A 2–0 W
03 Apr Motherwell FC H 3–1 W
30 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–2 L
16 Mar Livingston FC H 1–1 D
09 Mar Celtic FC A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Aberdeen FC
#11 Position #8
28 Points 33
33 Played 33
6 / 10 / 17 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 18
37 Scored 33
65 Conceded 48
-28 GD -15
0.85 PPG 1.00
18% Win % 27%

Key Stats

22% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Kilmarnock FC get us underway at .
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 8' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Michael Devlin gets a Yellow card.
  • 13' 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.
  • 18' 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 Connor McLennan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 23' Kilmarnock 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.
  • 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 33' The referee calls foul for Sam Cosgrove. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 35' Stuart Findlay picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 36' A moment of madness from Kirk Broadfoot on 36 minutes earns him a Red card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
  • 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
  • 46' James Wilson gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Sam Cosgrove and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott McKenna on 48 minutes.
  • 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 58' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
  • 63' Youssouf Mulumbu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Michael Devlin is replaced by Ethan Ross.
  • 66' What a moment for Scott McKenna! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Conor McAleny. He replaces Chris Burke on 67 minute.
  • 72' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 76' That is a Yellow card for Aberdeen FC. Graeme Shinnie will be fuming at that decision.
  • 77' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Youssouf Mulumbu by Liam Millar on 77 minute.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Kris Boyd argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Connor McLennan as he leaves the pitch. Greg Halford steps in for Aberdeen FC.
  • 84' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Red card on 84.
  • 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Red card for Rory McKenzie.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kilmarnock FC 0-1 Aberdeen FC.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Clarke

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2019-04-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-01-26 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC 2018-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC 2018-09-01 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2019-04-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L 2019-04-06 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2019-04-03 Hibernian FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2019-03-30 Kilmarnock FC 5–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2019-03-16 Rangers FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2019-03-11 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W

Aberdeen FC Form

2019-04-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC W 2019-04-06 Dundee FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC W 2019-04-03 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC W 2019-03-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2019-03-16 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2019-03-09 Celtic FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC37% Draw31% Aberdeen FC32%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
63%
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC27% Draw51% Aberdeen FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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