Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Kilmarnock FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Livingston FC
Sat 26 Dec 2020 · 15:00 UTC BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'
Nicke Kabamba 8' Y
Y 47' Nicky Devlin
Y 57' Julien Serrano
Chris Burke 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee David McGeachie
  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Referee Gordon Crawford
  • Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)

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

8
4
7
Kilmarnock FC 19 games · Avg 2.5 goals Livingston FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC 2020-10-17 Livingston FC 1–3 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-07 Livingston FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-10-19 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Livingston FC 2019-02-23 Livingston FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Livingston FC H 1–2 L
23 Dec Dundee United FC A 0–2 L
20 Dec Aberdeen FC H 0–2 L
13 Dec Celtic FC A 0–2 L
05 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 0–1 L
21 Nov Ross County FC H 3–1 W
Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 2–1 W
23 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 2–0 W
12 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 2–1 W
05 Dec Dundee United FC H 2–0 W
21 Nov St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
06 Nov Ross County FC A 1–1 D

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)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park that hosts another battle between Kilmarnock FC and Livingston FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 8' The referee has no hesitation. Nicke Kabamba is booked for Kilmarnock FC — Yellow card on 8.
  • 13' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Livingston FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 18' England international Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 23' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Livingston FC's shape.
  • 28' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 43' Craig Sibbald has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 47' The referee has no hesitation. Nicky Devlin is booked for Livingston FC — Yellow card on 47.
  • 48' Kilmarnock FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Chris Burke on 48.
  • 51' Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' Livingston FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 62' Livingston FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 69' Scott Robinson gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Jon Guthrie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 79' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Craig Sibbald is withdrawn and Matej Poplatnik gets his opportunity.
  • 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Chris Burke. He receives a Yellow card.
  • The final score is 1-2.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

Livingston FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC 2020-10-17 Livingston FC 1–3 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-07 Livingston FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-10-19 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Livingston FC 2019-02-23 Livingston FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC L 2020-12-23 Dundee United FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC L 2020-12-13 Celtic FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-11-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W

Livingston FC Form

2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC W 2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC W 2020-12-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Livingston FC W 2020-12-05 Livingston FC 2–0 Dundee United FC W 2020-11-21 Livingston FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2020-11-06 Ross County FC 1–1 Livingston FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC33% Draw26% Livingston FC41%
Actual: Livingston FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Livingston FC
67%
Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC26% Draw43% Livingston FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 19% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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