Sunday , 16 August 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

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

5
2
16
Kilmarnock FC 23 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 #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)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kilmarnock FC to score. At the same time, Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 11' Brilliant from the ! Danny Armstrong makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 11.
  • 16' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 31' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 34' Borna Barisic was booked on 34.
  • 39' Kilmarnock 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.
  • 44' Connor Goldson is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Cyriel Dessers comes on to replace Borna Barisic.
  • 51' Lewis Mayo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 54' Lewis Mayo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 54.
  • 55' What a moment for James Tavernier! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Dujon Sterling is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ross McCausland at the 56 minute mark.
  • 59' Tom Lawrence puts Rangers FC on the lead.
  • 64' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 69' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 70' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Oscar Cortes is withdrawn and Scott Wright gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Another change for Rangers FC made on 75 minute. Tom Lawrence leaves to be changed by Nicolas Raskin.
  • 80' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 81' Controversy at the stadium! Stuart Findlay argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 83' James Balagizi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny Armstrong at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for David Watson. He receives a card.
  • 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
Eamonn Brophy 3
Connor Goldson 3
Ryan Kent 2
Tom Lawrence 2
Joe Wright 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
1.78 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.51 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC28% Draw22% Rangers FC50%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.29
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Rangers FC
72%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC23% Draw36% Rangers FC41%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.9%
1 – 4
3.9%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 4
3.5%
3 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 8% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 13% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 19% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 15% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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