Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Ralph Gordon
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 May | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 May | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #2 |
| 28 | Points | 69 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 19 / 12 / 2 |
| 37 | Scored | 66 |
| 65 | Conceded | 31 |
| -28 | GD | +35 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 2.09 |
| 18% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Kilmarnock FC welcome Rangers FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 9' Chris Burke does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
- 14' 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.
- 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Gerrard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Jon Flanagan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' Connor Goldson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 36' Andrew Firth has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 10 appearances.
- 41' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' 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.
- 51' Rangers 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.
- 56' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' Jermain Defoe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 63' The Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Candeias departs to be replaced by Adedapo Awokoya-Mebude.
- 66' Alfredo Morelos doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alfredo Morelos on 68 minutes.
- 68' Devlin MacKay has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie MacDonald on 68 minute.
- 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' That is a Yellow card for Kilmarnock FC. Stephen O'Donnell will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' Chris Burke makes way for Liam Millar at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 83' The whistle greets Wesley Foderingham as he departs to be replaced by Andrew Firth.
- 88' Borna Barisic is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
- 89' Kilmarnock FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Eamonn Brophy on 89.
- With this win, Kilmarnock FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Liam Millar 80'
- 5
- 7
-
1
Jamie MacDonald ↓ Devlin MacKay 68'
- 3
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
- 25
Bench
-
15
Conor McAleny ↑ 80'
- 4
- 27
- 9
-
13
Devlin MacKay ↑ 68'
- 18
-
19
Liam Millar ↑ 80'
Coach
Steve Clarke
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 20
- 18
- 15
- 14
- 6
- 3
- 8
- 13
- 21
-
16
Andrew Halliday ↓ Jermain Defoe 80'
Bench
-
32
Andrew Firth ↑ 83'
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 80'
- 23
- 4
- 17
- 40
-
62
Adedapo Awokoya-Mebude ↑ 63'
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| James Tavernier | 4 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Stephen O'Donnell | 2 |
| Scott Arfield | 2 |
| Brad Lyons | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Rangers FC
69%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 22% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.