Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

Premier League · 2023-24
Kilmarnock FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Wed 28 Feb 2024 · 19:45 UTC Rugby Park 9,576 HT 45' · FT 45'
Danny Armstrong pen 11' 1–2
1–2 55' James Tavernier
1–2 59' Tom Lawrence
Y 34' Borna Barisic
Y 44' Connor Goldson
Lewis Mayo 54' Y
Stuart Findlay 81' Y
David Watson 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
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

5
2
17
Kilmarnock FC 24 games · Avg 3.1 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-28 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2024-01-02 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 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

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Rangers FC H 1–2 L
24 Feb Aberdeen FC H 2–0 W
17 Feb Celtic FC A 1–1 D
07 Feb Livingston FC H 1–0 W
03 Feb Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
27 Jan Hibernian FC H 2–2 D
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 2–1 W
24 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC H 5–0 W
18 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 3–0 W
14 Feb Ross County FC H 3–1 W
06 Feb Aberdeen FC H 2–1 W
03 Feb Livingston FC H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Rangers FC
#12 Position #2
9 Points 27
13 Played 12
2 / 3 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 3 / 1
13 Scored 21
29 Conceded 9
-16 GD +12
0.69 PPG 2.25
15% Win % 67%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
55% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).

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
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ 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
Rangers FC
Ryan Naderi 6 G 3 A
Kevin Kelsy 4 G
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Rugby Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 11' The Scotland Danny Armstrong breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
  • 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mohammed Diomande made 6 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 26' Ross McCausland, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' Rangers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 44' Controversy at the stadium! Connor Goldson argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' Cyriel Dessers is replacing Borna Barisic for the Rangers FC side.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 54' A moment of madness from Lewis Mayo on 54 minutes earns him a card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
  • 55' What a moment for James Tavernier! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' The whistle greets Ross McCausland as he departs to be replaced by Dujon Sterling.
  • 59' What a moment for Tom Lawrence! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 64' Kilmarnock FC have won 286 goals from 273 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Oscar Cortes is replaced by Scott Wright.
  • 75' Rangers FC ring the changes. Tom Lawrence has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Raskin to step up.
  • 80' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 80.
  • 81' Stuart Findlay picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 83' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Danny Armstrong is withdrawn and James Balagizi gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Kilmarnock FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
  • The final score is 1-2.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfredo Morelos 7
James Tavernier 4
Cyriel Dessers 4
Connor Goldson 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Danny Armstrong 2
Ryan Kent 2
Tom Lawrence 2

Head to Head

2024-02-28 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2024-01-02 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 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

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-02-28 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Rangers FC L 2024-02-24 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W 2024-02-17 Celtic FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-02-07 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Livingston FC W 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-01-27 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D

Rangers FC Form

2024-02-28 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Rangers FC W 2024-02-24 Rangers FC 5–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2024-02-18 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Rangers FC W 2024-02-14 Rangers FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2024-02-06 Rangers FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC W 2024-02-03 Rangers FC 3–0 Livingston FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.3 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC17% Draw22% Rangers FC61%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
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 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
39%
Draw or Rangers FC
83%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC11% Draw39% Rangers FC50%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.1%
0 – 3
8.3%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 4
4.7%
1 – 4
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 32% — 68%
+1 32% 22% 46%
+1.5 54% — 46%
+2 54% 20% 25%
+2.5 75% — 25%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓

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