Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Gordon Crawford
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 8' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' The 31-year-old Aaron Tshibola has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Livingston FC's compact .
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Livingston FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 261 games and scored 274 goals.
- 43' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 47' Livingston FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 47.
- 48' Magnificent from Chris Burke! That is 22 goals in 261 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 51' What a strike from Jay Emmanuel-Thomas! The score is 1-1.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for Livingston FC. Julien Serrano will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 69' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Jay Emmanuel-Thomas by Scott Robinson on 69 minute.
- 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alex Dyer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 79' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Craig Sibbald departs to be replaced by Matej Poplatnik.
- 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Chris Burke on 90 minutes.
- Livingston FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 2
- 27
- 29
- 5
- 7
- 17
- 6
- 18
- 23
- 11
Bench
- 3
- 19
- 16
- 4
- 10
- 9
- 12
- 33
Coach
Alex Dyer
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 12
- 6
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Matej Poplatnik 79'
- 14
- 9
Bench
- 3
- 29
- 25
- 21
-
17
Scott Robinson ↑ 69'
- 33
- 1
- 11
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 79'
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
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Livingston FC
70%
Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.