Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
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 | #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)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Dundee FC is underway.
- 5' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Max Stryjek has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Dundee FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Dundee FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. Finlay Robertson is booked for Dundee FC — card on 18.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' The travelling Dundee FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Bruce Anderson on 35 minutes.
- 38' Robbie Deas is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Dundee FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 48' Over 48 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 53' Greg Kiltie, a Scotland , has 16 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 58' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 58 minute. Bruce Anderson leaves to be changed by Marley Watkins.
- 62' A stunning finish from Tom Lowery — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' Fresh legs for Dundee FC! Joe Bevan comes on to replace Clark Robertson.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' What composure from Tom Lowery! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 78' The whistle greets Brad Halliday as he departs to be replaced by Charley Oosenbrugh.
- 83' It’s a booking for Dundee FC player. Joe Bevan gets a card.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kieran O'Hara.
- 85' Magnificent from Joe Hugill! That is 9 goals in 415 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Dundee FC make a change. Joel Cotterill trudges off to be replaced by Tony Yogane on 86 minutes.
- 87' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Michael Schjonning-Larsen by Lewis Mayo on 87 minute.
- 89' Poor challenge from Lewis Mayo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Joe Hugill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Greg Kiltie departs to be replaced by Rory McKenzie.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Kilmarnock FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Danny Armstrong | 3 |
| Lyall Cameron | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 3 |
| Joe Hugill | 3 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Matty Kennedy | 2 |
| Andrew Nelson | 2 |
| Robbie Deas | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Dundee FC
57%
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +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
21%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

