Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Premier League · 2023-24
Kilmarnock FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 5 Aug 2023 · 16:15 UTC Rugby Park 9,256 HT 45' · FT 45'
Brad Lyons 65' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
  • 4th Official

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

5
2
16
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 3.1 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2023-03-04 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-01-18 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Rangers FC 2022-08-06 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-02-13 Rangers FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Rangers FC H 1–0 W
28 May Ross County FC H 3–1 W
24 May Dundee United FC A 3–0 W
20 May St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L
13 May Livingston FC H 2–0 W
06 May Motherwell FC A 0–2 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L
27 May St. Mirren FC A 3–0 W
24 May Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–2 D
21 May Hibernian FC A 3–1 W
13 May Celtic FC H 3–0 W
07 May Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Rangers FC
#12 Position #2
5 Points 16
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 8
15 Conceded 4
-9 GD +4
0.71 PPG 2.29
14% Win % 71%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G
Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kilmarnock FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
  • 5' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rangers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Jack made 407 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' Kilmarnock FC have won 275 goals from 265 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 60' Danny Armstrong, a Scotland , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 63 minute. Marley Watkins leaves to be changed by Kyle Vassell.
  • 65' What composure from Brad Lyons! The Northern Ireland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 70' Rangers FC come into this ranked 2 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 72' Ryan Jack has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Lundstram on 72 minute.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Rory McKenzie on, Kyle Magennis off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
  • 84' Another substitution for Rangers FC to replace Sam Lammers by Kemar Roofe on 84 minute.
  • 89' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Danny Armstrong by Innes Cameron on 89 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Rangers FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Beale

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfredo Morelos 7
Cyriel Dessers 4
James Tavernier 4
Connor Goldson 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Scott Arfield 2
Brad Lyons 2
Vaclav Cerny 2

Head to Head

2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2023-03-04 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-01-18 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Rangers FC 2022-08-06 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-02-13 Rangers FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC W 2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2023-05-24 Dundee United FC 0–3 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-05-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-05-13 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC W 2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Rangers FC Form

2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC L 2023-05-27 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Rangers FC W 2023-05-24 Rangers FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2023-05-21 Hibernian FC 1–3 Rangers FC W 2023-05-13 Rangers FC 3–0 Celtic FC W 2023-05-07 Rangers FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.73 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC24% Draw27% Rangers FC49%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Rangers FC
76%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC12% Draw48% Rangers FC40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.4%
0 – 2
12.2%
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 3
6.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
5%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 4
2.7%
2 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 11% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 25% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 18% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✓

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