Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Kilmarnock FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Dundee FC
Sat 30 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Rugby Park 5,780 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 35' Luke McCowan
Joe Wright 85' 1–1
Rory McKenzie 90+3' 2–1
2–2 90+5' Joe Shaughnessy
Matty Kennedy 24' Y
Liam Donnelly 83' Y
Y 87' Malachi Boateng

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 Francis Connor
  • Assistant 2 Douglas Ross
3 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 10.7 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

5
8
2
Kilmarnock FC 15 games · Avg 3.5 goals Dundee FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Dundee FC 2023-09-23 Dundee FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-02-06 Dundee FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2018-12-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Dundee FC 2018-10-06 Dundee FC 1–2 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Dundee FC H 2–2 D
27 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
23 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–1 W
16 Dec Livingston FC A 0–0 D
10 Dec Celtic FC H 2–1 W
06 Dec Aberdeen FC A 1–0 W
Dundee FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 2–2 D
26 Dec Celtic FC H 0–3 L
16 Dec Ross County FC A 1–0 W
09 Dec Rangers FC A 1–3 L
02 Dec Motherwell FC A 3–3 D
25 Nov Hibernian FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Dundee FC
#12 Position #4
5 Points 10
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 3 / 1 / 3
6 Scored 9
15 Conceded 7
-9 GD +2
0.71 PPG 1.43
14% Win % 43%

Key Stats

93% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Dundee FC are 4th (10 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G
Dundee FC
Joe Westley 3 G
Bradley Fink 2 G
Joe Bevan 1 G 1 A
Drey Wright 1 G
Charlie Reilly 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Kilmarnock FC have kicked off against Dundee FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' Malachi Boateng is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matty Kennedy on 24 minutes.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' Luke McCowan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
  • 40' Kilmarnock FC is showing some good football. However, Kilmarnock FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 43' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rory McKenzie is hanging Brad Lyons on the field on 43 minute.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Liam Polworth comes on to replace Robbie Deas.
  • 51' Kilmarnock FC have won 275 goals from 265 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 66' Gary Mackay-Steven has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 355 appearances.
  • 68' The whistle greets Ryan Howley as he departs to be replaced by Malachi Boateng.
  • 73' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Dundee FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 77' The crowd applauds David Watson as he leaves the pitch. Liam Donnelly steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Scott Tiffoney as he leaves the pitch. Charlie Reilly steps in for Dundee FC.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Cammy Kerr. He replaces Josh Mulligan on 82 minute.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Liam Donnelly.
  • 85' What an equalizer from Joe Wright!
  • 87' The referee has no hesitation. Malachi Boateng is booked for Dundee FC — card on 87.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Corrie Ndaba. He replaces Joe Wright on 89 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Dundee FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Docherty

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joe Hugill 3
Danny Armstrong 3
Lyall Cameron 3
Luke McCowan 3
Robbie Deas 2
Bruce Anderson 2
Matty Kennedy 2
Andrew Nelson 2

Head to Head

2023-12-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Dundee FC 2023-09-23 Dundee FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-02-06 Dundee FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2018-12-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Dundee FC 2018-10-06 Dundee FC 1–2 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-12-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Dundee FC D 2023-12-27 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-12-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-12-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Celtic FC W 2023-12-06 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W

Dundee FC Form

2023-12-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Dundee FC D 2023-12-26 Dundee FC 0–3 Celtic FC L 2023-12-16 Ross County FC 0–1 Dundee FC W 2023-12-09 Rangers FC 3–1 Dundee FC L 2023-12-02 Motherwell FC 3–3 Dundee FC D 2023-11-25 Dundee FC 1–2 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 Dundee FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC 76% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC38% Draw24% Dundee FC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Dundee FC
62%
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC24% Draw42% Dundee FC34%
Actual: Dundee FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Dundee FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 15% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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