Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Dickinson
- Assistant 1 Steven Traynor (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 John Stewart (Scotland)
7 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 14.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Dundee FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Rugby Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Kilmarnock FC and Livingston FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Greg Stewart suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stuart Findlay made 273 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Kilmarnock FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Livingston FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Thomas Davies is replaced by Matty Kennedy on 46 minute.
- 51' Livingston FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Steven Bradley departs to be replaced by Andrew Shinnie.
- 62' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 64' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Daniel MacKay exits the field as Mo Sangare enters on 64.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' Danny Armstrong makes way for Rory McKenzie at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 76' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jamie Brandon, as he is very good at scoring at Rugby Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 81' Another change for Livingston FC made on 81 minute. Tete Yengi leaves to be changed by Bruce Anderson.
- 85' Mo Sangare has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 85.
- 88' The deadlock is broken! Marley Watkins gets on the scoresheet on 88 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Shamal George.
- Kilmarnock FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 23
- 19
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Kevin van Veen 71'
-
21
Greg Stewart ↓ Fraser Murray 71'
- 17
- 22
- 5
- 1
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Rory McKenzie 71'
-
12
David Watson ↓ Liam Polworth 46'
-
19
Thomas Davies ↓ Matty Kennedy 46'
Bench
-
98
Kevin van Veen ↑ 71'
- 39
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 71'
-
15
Fraser Murray ↑ 71'
- 20
-
31
Liam Polworth ↑ 46'
- 18
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↑ 46'
- 14
Coach
Derek McInnes
Livingston FC Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
- 21
- 18
- 2
- 12
- 8
- 6
- 1
-
16
Steven Bradley ↓ Andrew Shinnie 57'
-
11
Daniel MacKay ↓ Mo Sangare 64'
-
17
Tete Yengi ↓ Bruce Anderson 81'
- 4
Bench
- 23
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↑ 57'
-
9
Bruce Anderson ↑ 81'
- 10
- 24
- 35
-
20
Mo Sangare ↑ 64'
- 40
- 36
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Vassell | 3 |
| Sean Kelly | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.52
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Livingston FC
46%
Kilmarnock FC or Livingston FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

