Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Premier League · 2023-24
Kilmarnock FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sat 16 Sep 2023 · 14:00 UTC Rugby Park 6,277 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Will Dennis og
0–2 59' Dylan Vente
Kyle Vassell 61' 1–2
Joe Wright 79' 2–2
Y 24' Lewis Miller
Kyle Vassell 45' Y
Brad Lyons 50' Y
Y 54' Will Fish
Danny Armstrong 68' Y
Robbie Deas 81' Y
Y 89' Martin Boyle
Kyle Magennis 90' Y
Y 90' Jordan Obita

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 John Stewart (Scotland)
4 games this season 🟨 5.3/game ⚽ 12.3 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

5
7
11
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 2.3 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC 2023-02-18 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2022-09-03 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Hibernian FC H 2–2 D
02 Sep Ross County FC H 0–1 L
26 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
13 Aug Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–0 D
05 Aug Rangers FC H 1–0 W
28 May Ross County FC H 3–1 W
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Kilmarnock FC A 2–2 D
03 Sep Aberdeen FC A 2–0 W
26 Aug Livingston FC H 2–3 L
13 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
06 Aug St. Mirren FC H 2–3 L
27 May Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Hibernian FC
#12 Position #10
5 Points 7
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 4
6 Scored 8
15 Conceded 11
-9 GD -3
0.71 PPG 1.00
14% Win % 29%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 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
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ 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
Hibernian FC
Martin Boyle 3 G
Callum Wright 2 G
Josh Campbell 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Rugby Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 8' Kilmarnock FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Will Dennis on 8.
  • 13' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lewis Mayo, as he is very good at scoring at Rugby Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lewis Miller on 24 minutes.
  • 29' Elie Youan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 34' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
  • 39' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 44' The whistle greets Will Dennis as he departs to be replaced by Kieran O'Hara.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kyle Vassell on 45 minutes.
  • 46' Adam Le Fondre gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Christian Doidge and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 50' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 50.
  • 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Will Fish on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Dylan Vente makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Hibernian FC are in front.
  • 61' The Northern Ireland Kyle Vassell breaks the deadlock on 61 minutes. 2-1!
  • 66' The whistle greets Dylan Vente as he departs to be replaced by Josh Campbell.
  • 68' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Danny Armstrong gets a card.
  • 73' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 79' Brilliant from the defender! Joe Wright makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 79.
  • 81' Controversy at the stadium! Robbie Deas argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 85' Lewis Stevenson makes way for Jordan Obita at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 87' Fraser Murray is replacing Danny Armstrong for the Kilmarnock FC side.
  • 89' Martin Boyle picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Kyle Magennis picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nick Montgomery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Eamonn Brophy 4
Martin Boyle 3
Joe Newell 3
Chris Burke 2
Greg Stewart 2
Myziane Maolida 1
Florian Kamberi 1
Christian Doidge 1

Head to Head

2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC 2023-02-18 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2022-09-03 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2023-09-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-08-13 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC W 2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W

Hibernian FC Form

2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2023-09-03 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Hibernian FC W 2023-08-26 Hibernian FC 2–3 Livingston FC L 2023-08-13 Motherwell FC 2–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-08-06 Hibernian FC 2–3 St. Mirren FC L 2023-05-27 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.15 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC31% Draw27% Hibernian FC42%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Hibernian FC
69%
Kilmarnock FC or Hibernian FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC20% Draw46% Hibernian FC34%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 22% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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