Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
5 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 May | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #5 |
| 9 | Points | 17 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 5 |
| 13 | Scored | 18 |
| 29 | Conceded | 15 |
| -16 | GD | +3 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 1.42 |
| 15% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
94%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
81%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Dundee FC are 5th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Dundee FC
| Bradley Fink | 4 G | |
| Joe Westley | 4 G | |
| Ashley Hay | 3 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 2 G | 1 A |
| Owen Bevan | 2 G |
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 Dundee FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Dundee FC have won 192 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Dundee FC come into this ranked 9 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 18' Finlay Robertson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
- 23' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee FC backline.
- 28' George Stanger has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Bevan made 57 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 38' Robbie Deas picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Dundee FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 48' Imari Samuels, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Bruce Anderson is withdrawn and Marley Watkins gets his opportunity.
- 62' The England Tom Lowery breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-0!
- 67' Another substitution for Dundee FC to replace Clark Robertson by Joe Bevan on 67 minute.
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steven Pressley will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Tom Lowery has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
- 78' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Brad Halliday exits the field as Charley Oosenbrugh enters on 78.
- 83' The referee shows Dundee FC player a card on 83.
- 84' It’s gonna be a card for Kieran O'Hara.
- 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joe Hugill makes it 3-0.
- 86' Dundee FC make a change. Joel Cotterill trudges off to be replaced by Tony Yogane on 86 minutes.
- 87' The whistle greets Michael Schjonning-Larsen as he departs to be replaced by Lewis Mayo.
- 89' It’s gonna be a card for Lewis Mayo.
- 90' Joe Hugill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' The crowd applauds Greg Kiltie as he leaves the pitch. Rory McKenzie steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- Kilmarnock FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
-
19
Bruce Anderson ↓ Marley Watkins 58'
- 14
- –
-
11
Greg Kiltie ↓ Rory McKenzie 90'
- 23
- 6
- –
- –
- 21
Bench
-
23
Marley Watkins ↑ 58'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 90'
- 16
- 30
- 31
-
5
Lewis Mayo ↑ 87'
- 4
- 12
- –
Coach
Neil McCann
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Clark Robertson ↓ Joe Bevan 67'
- 16
- 25
- 28
- 13
- 10
- 5
- 12
- 4
-
24
Joel Cotterill ↓ Tony Yogane 86'
- 11
Bench
- 8
- 18
- –
- –
- 15
-
17
Tony Yogane ↑ 86'
-
27
Joe Bevan ↑ 67'
- –
-
–
Charley Oosenbrugh ↑ 78'
Coach
Steven Pressley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Hugill | 4 |
| Danny Armstrong | 3 |
| Lyall Cameron | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 3 |
| Ashley Hay | 2 |
| Robbie Deas | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Matty Kennedy | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.75
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Dundee FC
57%
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

