Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Callum Spence
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Livingston FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #12 |
| 28 | Points | 16 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 1 / 13 / 19 |
| 37 | Scored | 35 |
| 65 | Conceded | 66 |
| -28 | GD | -31 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 0.48 |
| 18% | Win % | 3% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Laurentiu Branescu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Livingston FC tonight.
- 10' 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.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Livingston FC's compact .
- 20' It looks surprising Livingston FC does not make any changes. Stuart Findlay has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Kilmarnock FC have won 271 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' Livingston FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' It’s high time Gary Holt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 39' Gary Dicker puts Kilmarnock FC on the lead.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matija Sarkic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Livingston FC.
- 49' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steven Lawless made 251 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Livingston FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' Magnificent from Rory McKenzie! That is 5 goals in 260 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' The whistle greets Steven Lawless as he departs to be replaced by Alan Lithgow.
- 59' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 59 minute. Mohamed El Makrini leaves to be changed by Liam Millar.
- 60' Poor challenge from Alan Power. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lee Miller on 63.
- 66' Robbie Crawford makes way for Aymen Souda at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' Marvin Bartley was booked on 76.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Dario Del Fabro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' A goal from the Scotland international Lee Miller! He fires home on 84 to make it 2-1!
- 84' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Eamonn Brophy has done his job and it is now time for Dominic Thomas to step up.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Alex Bruce gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Rory McKenzie and will look to change the dynamic.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Kilmarnock FC take all three points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 14
- 15
- 29
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Alex Bruce 90'
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Dominic Thomas 84'
- 12
Bench
- 5
- 25
-
4
Alex Bruce ↑ 90'
- 16
-
23
Dominic Thomas ↑ 84'
-
11
Liam Millar ↑ 59'
- 24
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 27
- 2
- 6
-
11
Steven Lawless ↓ Alan Lithgow 58'
- 21
- 5
- 7
-
17
Scott Robinson ↓ Lee Miller 59'
-
16
Robbie Crawford ↓ Aymen Souda 66'
- 9
Bench
- 14
- 1
-
18
Lee Miller ↑ 59'
-
4
Alan Lithgow ↑ 58'
- 10
- 33
-
20
Aymen Souda ↑ 66'
Coach
Gary Holt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sean Kelly | 3 |
| Kyle Vassell | 3 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 2 |
| Stephen Kelly | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Livingston FC
46%
Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

