Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
- Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #8 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 9 | Conceded | 3 |
| -5 | GD | -1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
22%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Kilmarnock FC is hosting Aberdeen FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Duk needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' 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 Barron suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Stuart Findlay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Jamie McGrath has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 87 appearances.
- 35' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Stefan Gartenmann was booked on 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Ryan Duncan on, Jack MacKenzie off on 46 minutes.
- 49' GOAL! Kyle Vassell fires home to make it 1-0!
- 51' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Robbie Deas comes on to replace Joe Wright.
- 56' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Connor Barron is replaced by Leighton Clarkson.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 64' GOAL! Marley Watkins scores on 64.
- 69' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 71' Ester Sokler is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie McGrath at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 81' Northern Ireland international Brad Lyons has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 85' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 89' Aberdeen FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Danny Armstrong has done his job and it is now time for Andrew Dallas to step up.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kilmarnock FC 2-0 Aberdeen FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
19
Joe Wright ↓ Robbie Deas 51'
- 8
- 9
- 17
- 31
- 5
- 1
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Andrew Dallas 90'
- 12
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↓ Thomas Davies 90'
Bench
- 7
- 22
- 15
- 20
-
21
Andrew Dallas ↑ 90'
- 18
-
6
Robbie Deas ↑ 51'
- 14
-
19
Thomas Davies ↑ 90'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 5
-
4
Graeme Shinnie ↓ Dante Polvara 56'
-
3
Jack MacKenzie ↓ Ryan Duncan 46'
-
7
Jamie McGrath ↓ Ester Sokler 71'
- 33
- 8
- 6
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 27
- 17
- 34
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 56'
-
23
Ryan Duncan ↑ 46'
-
21
Dante Polvara ↑ 56'
- 28
- 14
-
19
Ester Sokler ↑ 71'
Coach
Barry Robson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Scott McKenna | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.02
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
58%
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 16% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 17% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.