Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Gordon Crawford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #10 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 13 | Scored | 15 |
| 29 | Conceded | 17 |
| -16 | GD | -2 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 15% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (11 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
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
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 |
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Hibernian FC is underway.
- 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' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Mark Milligan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen O'Donnell made 273 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Darren McGregor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 32' A goal from the Scotland international Eamonn Brophy! He fires home on 32 to make it 1-0!
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for David Gray on 32 minutes.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Florian Kamberi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 47' The 29-year-old Greg Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 52' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Alan Power has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 57' Kilmarnock FC have won 286 goals from 273 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 65' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 65 minute. Stephane Omeonga leaves to be changed by Daryl Horgan.
- 66' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 66 minute. Florian Kamberi leaves to be changed by Thomas Agyepong.
- 71' A quiet spell here at . Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Eamonn Brophy is replaced by Conor McAleny.
- 79' Chris Burke makes way for Liam Millar at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Stuart Findlay departs to be replaced by Kris Boyd.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Kilmarnock FC take all three points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 24
- 26
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Liam Millar 79'
- 7
- 3
- 2
-
17
Stuart Findlay ↓ Kris Boyd 87'
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Conor McAleny 74'
Bench
-
15
Conor McAleny ↑ 74'
- 12
-
9
Kris Boyd ↑ 87'
- 1
- 18
- 22
-
19
Liam Millar ↑ 79'
Coach
Steve Clarke
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Marc McNulty ↓ Oliver Shaw 65'
-
40
Stephane Omeonga ↓ Daryl Horgan 65'
- 5
- 14
- 22
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 33
- 2
- 24
Bench
-
17
Thomas Agyepong ↑ 66'
- 31
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 65'
- 6
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 65'
- 26
- 13
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 4 |
| Joe Newell | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Alan Power | 1 |
| Dylan Vente | 1 |
| Liam Millar | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Hibernian FC
59%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.