Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2023-24
Kilmarnock FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Livingston FC
Sat 21 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Rugby Park 4,679 HT 45' · FT 45'
Danny Armstrong 16' 1–0
1–1 35' Sean Kelly pen
Kyle Vassell 42' 2–1
Kyle Vassell 60' 3–1
David Watson 38' Y
Y 38' Michael Devlin
Brad Lyons 50' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Napier
  • Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
  • Assistant 2 Gordon McCabe (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

8
4
7
Kilmarnock FC 19 games · Avg 2.5 goals Livingston FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-05-13 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2023-02-04 Livingston FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC 2022-09-17 Livingston FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Oct Livingston FC H 3–1 W
07 Oct Celtic FC A 1–3 L
30 Sep St. Mirren FC H 1–1 D
23 Sep Dundee FC A 2–2 D
16 Sep Hibernian FC H 2–2 D
02 Sep Ross County FC H 0–1 L
Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Oct Kilmarnock FC A 1–3 L
07 Oct Motherwell FC H 2–0 W
30 Sep St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
23 Sep Celtic FC H 0–3 L
16 Sep Ross County FC A 1–1 D
02 Sep St. Mirren FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kilmarnock FC to score. At the same time, Livingston FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Daniel MacKay has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 16' Kilmarnock FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Danny Armstrong on 16.
  • 21' Brad Lyons has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 31' Livingston FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 35' Magnificent from Sean Kelly! That is 9 goals in 212 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for David Watson on 38.
  • 42' What a moment for Kyle Vassell! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 47' Livingston FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' Brad Lyons has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 50.
  • 55' Livingston FC have won 245 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Livingston FC — Kurtis Guthrie on, Daniel MacKay off on 58 minutes.
  • 60' What a strike from Kyle Vassell! The score is 3-1.
  • 64' Cristian Montano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Holt on 64 minute.
  • 69' 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.
  • 74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 79' A tactical swap from Livingston FC — Andrew Shinnie on, Mo Sangare off on 79 minutes.
  • 80' Rory McKenzie gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Kyle Vassell and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' Matty Kennedy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny Armstrong at the 81 minute mark.
  • 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 90' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Liam Polworth trudges off to be replaced by Andrew Dallas on 90 minutes.
  • Another three points for Kilmarnock FC.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyle Vassell 3
Sean Kelly 3
Danny Armstrong 2
Bruce Anderson 2
Scott Pittman 2
Joe Wright 2
Stephen Kelly 2
Chris Burke 2

Head to Head

2023-10-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-05-13 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2023-02-04 Livingston FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC 2022-09-17 Livingston FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-10-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Livingston FC W 2023-10-07 Celtic FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-09-30 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC D 2023-09-23 Dundee FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-09-16 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2023-09-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L

Livingston FC Form

2023-10-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Livingston FC L 2023-10-07 Livingston FC 2–0 Motherwell FC W 2023-09-30 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2023-09-23 Livingston FC 0–3 Celtic FC L 2023-09-16 Ross County FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2023-09-02 Livingston FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC46% Draw27% Livingston FC27%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Livingston FC
54%
Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC32% Draw46% Livingston FC22%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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