Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Kilmarnock FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 20 Oct 2024 · 11:00 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park 8,924 HT 45' · FT 45'
Marley Watkins 87' 1–0
Y 27' James Tavernier
Matty Kennedy 59' Y
Y 59' Tom Lawrence
Y 62' Robin Propper

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
  • Assistant 2 David Dunne

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
2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2024-05-05 Rangers FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC 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

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Rangers FC H 1–0 W
05 Oct Dundee FC A 3–2 W
28 Sep Dundee United FC H 3–3 D
14 Sep St. Mirren FC A 2–2 D
01 Sep Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
25 Aug Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L
06 Oct St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
03 Oct Olympique Lyonnais H 1–4 L
29 Sep Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
26 Sep Malmo FF A 2–0 W
15 Sep Dundee United FC A 1–0 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' In just a few seconds The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park will turn into a battlefield for Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' The 27-year-old Nedim Bajrami has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 27' Rangers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 37' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 47' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' Kilmarnock FC have won 271 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mohammed Diomande, as he is very good at scoring at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 59' A moment of madness from Matty Kennedy on 59 minutes earns him a card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Robin Propper.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Nicolas Raskin. He replaces Connor Barron on 63 minute.
  • 68' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Cyriel Dessers as he leaves the pitch. Hamza Igamane steps in for Rangers FC.
  • 72' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Kyle Vassell trudges off to be replaced by Bruce Anderson on 72 minutes.
  • 73' Gary Mackay-Steven is replacing Danny Armstrong for the Kilmarnock FC side.
  • 78' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 79' Another change for Rangers FC made on 79 minute. Tom Lawrence leaves to be changed by Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
  • 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Neraysho Kasanwirjo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 87' The deadlock is broken! Marley Watkins gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
  • 87' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Liam Donnelly has done his job and it is now time for David Watson to step up.
  • 90' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Matty Kennedy trudges off to be replaced by Jack Burroughs on 90 minutes.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

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

2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2024-05-05 Rangers FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC 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

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC W 2024-10-05 Dundee FC 2–3 Kilmarnock FC W 2024-09-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–3 Dundee United FC D 2024-09-14 St. Mirren FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-09-01 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2024-08-25 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Rangers FC Form

2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC L 2024-10-06 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-10-03 Rangers FC 1–4 Olympique Lyonnais L 2024-09-29 Rangers FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2024-09-26 Malmo FF 0–2 Rangers FC W 2024-09-15 Dundee United FC 0–1 Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.99 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC26% Draw24% Rangers FC50%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Rangers FC
74%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC15% Draw42% Rangers FC43%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
0 – 2
10%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 3
6.7%
1 – 3
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 4
3.4%
0 – 4
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 10% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 39% — 61%
+1 39% 23% 38%
+1.5 62% — 38%
+2 62% 19% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

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