Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2024-25 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 2 David Dunne
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 15 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | Dundee United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park as Kilmarnock FC face off against Ross County FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's 3-1-4-2 shape.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact 3-1-4-2.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-1-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' 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.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' Bruce Anderson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 41' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
- 46' Ross County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michee Efete is hanging Kacper Lopata on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Alex Samuel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nohan Kenneh on 53 minute.
- 57' Michee Efete is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 59' Joshua Nisbet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Scott Allardice on 59 minute.
- 64' Kilmarnock FC currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' Elijah Campbell was booked on 65.
- 69' What a strike from Liam Donnelly! The score is 2-0.
- 74' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 260 games and scored 271 goals.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Kieran Phillips. He replaces Zac Ashworth on 76 minute.
- 81' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kieran Phillips suffering a number of foals already.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua Nisbet made 208 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 87' Rory McKenzie gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Fraser Murray and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Innes Cameron on, Bobby Wales off on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kilmarnock FC players.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 19
- 17
- 22
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ Rory McKenzie 87'
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 11
-
24
Bobby Wales ↓ Innes Cameron 90'
- 12
Bench
- 23
- 9
- 14
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 87'
- 20
- 31
-
18
Innes Cameron ↑ 90'
- 21
Coach
Derek McInnes
Ross County FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 8
- 9
- 26
-
6
Scott Allardice ↓ Joshua Nisbet 59'
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Alex Samuel 53'
-
15
Zac Ashworth ↓ Kieran Phillips 76'
- 12
- 18
- 4
-
20
Kacper Lopata ↓ Michee Efete 46'
- 19
Bench
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 53'
-
23
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 59'
-
11
Kieran Phillips ↑ 76'
- 16
- 2
-
24
Michee Efete ↑ 46'
- 14
- 31
- 30
Coach
Don Cowie
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 3 |
| Yan Dhanda | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Jordan White | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Billy McKay | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Ross County FC
49%
Kilmarnock FC or Ross County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.