Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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
#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)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Rugby Park as Kilmarnock FC face off against Rangers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 11' Danny Armstrong makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Kilmarnock FC are in front.
  • 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 21' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 34' The referee has no hesitation. Borna Barisic is booked for Rangers FC — card on 34.
  • 39' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 44' Poor challenge from Connor Goldson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Borna Barisic is replaced by Cyriel Dessers on 46 minute.
  • 51' Joe Wright has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
  • 54' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Lewis Mayo gets a card.
  • 55' What an equalizer from James Tavernier!
  • 56' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Dujon Sterling on, Ross McCausland off on 56 minutes.
  • 59' Sensational shot from Tom Lawrence. Rangers FC is back in the lead.
  • 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
  • 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 70' The whistle greets Oscar Cortes as he departs to be replaced by Scott Wright.
  • 75' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Tom Lawrence is withdrawn and Nicolas Raskin gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Stuart Findlay.
  • 83' James Balagizi gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Danny Armstrong and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 88' A moment of madness from David Watson on 88 minutes earns him a card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
  • 1-2 the final result. Kilmarnock FC will be bitterly disappointed.

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
Cyriel Dessers 4
James Tavernier 4
Connor Goldson 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Joe Wright 2
Jeriel Dorsett 2
Stephen O'Donnell 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
1.01 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.37 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Rangers FC to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC18% Draw22% Rangers FC60%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
40%
Draw or Rangers FC
82%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC13% Draw38% Rangers FC49%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7.7%
0 – 3
7.4%
1 – 3
7.3%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 4
4.4%
0 – 4
4.3%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 9% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 34% — 66%
+1 34% 22% 44%
+1.5 56% — 44%
+2 56% 20% 25%
+2.5 75% — 25%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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