Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2026
Kilmarnock FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Ross County FC
Sun 28 May 2023 · 14:00 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 26' Jack Baldwin
Ashton Taylor 62' Y
Kyle Vassell 68' Y
Brad Lyons 75' Y
Rory McKenzie 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

6
4
8
Kilmarnock FC 18 games · Avg 2.2 goals Ross County FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC 2023-01-28 Ross County FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-10-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Ross County FC 2022-08-20 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-04-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Kilmarnock FC welcome Ross County FC for this crunch clash at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
  • 5' The 29-year-old David Cancola has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' Ross County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jack Baldwin on 26 minutes.
  • 31' Rory McKenzie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 36' GOAL! Brad Lyons fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 41' 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 Jordan White suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Jordan White is withdrawn and Simon Murray gets his opportunity.
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Danny Armstrong makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Polworth made 1 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 59' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 62' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 63' What a moment for Yan Dhanda! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 63' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. George Harmon departs to be replaced by Owura Edwards.
  • 66' Jordan Tillson gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces David Cancola and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kyle Vassell.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Joe Wright. He replaces Christopher Stokes on 71 minute.
  • 75' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Brad Lyons gets a Yellow card.
  • 78' Kyle Vassell adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 82' David Watson is replacing Danny Armstrong for the Kilmarnock FC side.
  • 84' Ross County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Viktor Loturi is hanging Alex Samuel on the field on 84 minute.
  • 89' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Innes Cameron comes on to replace Christian Doidge.
  • 90' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Liam Polworth by Blair Alston on 90 minute.
  • 90' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Malky Mackay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Burke 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Nicke Kabamba 2
Danny Armstrong 2
Yan Dhanda 2
Eamonn Brophy 2
Jordan White 2
Kyle Lafferty 2

Head to Head

2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC 2023-01-28 Ross County FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC 2022-10-22 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Ross County FC 2022-08-20 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-04-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Ross County FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2023-05-24 Dundee United FC 0–3 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-05-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-05-13 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC W 2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-04-22 St. Mirren FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC W

Ross County FC Form

2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC L 2023-05-24 Ross County FC 3–3 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC L 2023-05-13 Dundee United FC 1–3 Ross County FC W 2023-05-06 Ross County FC 2–0 Livingston FC W 2023-04-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 6–1 Ross County FC L

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

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC49% Draw26% Ross County FC25%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
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

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC33% Draw47% Ross County FC20%
Actual: 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.