Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Ralph Gordon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 9 | Conceded | 3 |
| -5 | GD | -1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).
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
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 9' What a moment for Chris Burke! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
- 14' Ryan Jack is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' Poor challenge from Jon Flanagan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' Alan Power, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact .
- 51' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Candeias is replaced by Adedapo Awokoya-Mebude on 63 minute.
- 66' Goal! Alfredo Morelos scores his 103 goal in 403 matches.
- 68' Alfredo Morelos picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 68' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 68 minute. Jamie MacDonald leaves to be changed by Devlin MacKay.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 76.
- 80' Chris Burke makes way for Liam Millar at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 83' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Andrew Firth on, Wesley Foderingham off on 83 minutes.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Borna Barisic.
- 89' Eamonn Brophy puts Kilmarnock FC on the lead.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kilmarnock FC players.
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 |
| James Tavernier | 4 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Brad Lyons | 2 |
| Vaclav Cerny | 2 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Rangers FC
59%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.3%
0 – 1
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 16% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

