Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Ross County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 May | Dundee United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Dundee United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–6 | L |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
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
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 |
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' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Ross County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jack Baldwin.
- 31' Ross County FC have won 224 goals from 212 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Brad Lyons! He fires home on 36 to make it 1-0!
- 41' Nohan Kenneh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Fresh legs for Ross County FC! Simon Murray comes on to replace Jordan White.
- 49' Against the run of play, Danny Armstrong has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' 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.
- 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Ross County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Ashton Taylor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' Yan Dhanda doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. George Harmon is replaced by Owura Edwards on 63 minute.
- 66' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. David Cancola departs to be replaced by Jordan Tillson.
- 68' Kyle Vassell was booked on 68.
- 71' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Christopher Stokes departs to be replaced by Joe Wright.
- 75' That is a Yellow card for Kilmarnock FC. Brad Lyons will be fuming at that decision.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kyle Vassell makes it 3-1.
- 82' The whistle greets Danny Armstrong as he departs to be replaced by David Watson.
- 84' Ross County FC ring the changes. Alex Samuel has done his job and it is now time for Viktor Loturi to step up.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Innes Cameron. He replaces Christian Doidge on 89 minute.
- 90' The whistle greets Liam Polworth as he departs to be replaced by Blair Alston.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Rory McKenzie.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Kilmarnock FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 26
-
6
Christopher Stokes ↓ Joe Wright 71'
- 17
-
23
Kyle Vassell ↓ Scott Robinson 89'
- 7
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Blair Alston 90'
- 2
- 5
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ David Watson 82'
- 24
Bench
-
19
Joe Wright ↑ 71'
- 21
-
8
Blair Alston ↑ 90'
- 10
-
16
Scott Robinson ↑ 89'
-
27
Innes Cameron ↑ 89'
- 14
- 1
-
34
David Watson ↑ 82'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 2
-
25
Alex Samuel ↓ Viktor Loturi 84'
-
6
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Dylan Smith 66'
- 1
-
26
Jordan White ↓ Simon Murray 46'
- 15
-
4
David Cancola ↓ Jordan Tillson 66'
-
16
George Harmon ↓ Owura Edwards 63'
- 42
Bench
- 11
- 3
-
22
Jordan Tillson ↑ 66'
-
17
Simon Murray ↑ 46'
- 21
-
7
Owura Edwards ↑ 63'
-
14
Viktor Loturi ↑ 84'
-
30
Dylan Smith ↑ 66'
Coach
Malky Mackay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Burke | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Yan Dhanda | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Jordan White | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Billy McKay | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Ross County FC
51%
Kilmarnock FC or Ross County FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

