Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
- Assistant 2 Craig Macrae (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The ball is rolling at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC are looking to make home advantage count against Ross County FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 261 games and scored 274 goals.
- 10' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's 3-4-3 shape.
- 15' Matty Kennedy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Donnelly is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 28.
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' The referee has no hesitation. Loick Ayina is booked for Ross County FC — card on 38.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 44' George Harmon is replacing Josh Reid for the Ross County FC side.
- 49' Ross County FC is showing some good football. However, Ross County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' 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 Michee Efete suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' GOAL! Kyle Vassell fires home to make it 1-0!
- 68' Ross County FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 68.
- 71' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. Michee Efete is replaced by Josh Sims on 71 minute.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' The crowd applauds Connor Randall as he leaves the pitch. Brandon Khela steps in for Ross County FC.
- 82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Polworth is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 86.
- 87' Lewis Mayo is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- 89' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Danny Armstrong departs to be replaced by Corrie Ndaba.
- With this win, Kilmarnock FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 23
- 19
- 9
- 17
- 22
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ David Watson 89'
- 5
- 1
- 6
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Corrie Ndaba 89'
- 10
Bench
- 98
- 39
- 21
- 7
- 20
-
3
Corrie Ndaba ↑ 89'
- 18
-
12
David Watson ↑ 89'
- 14
Coach
Derek McInnes
Ross County FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 5
-
2
Connor Randall ↓ Brandon Khela 77'
- 27
- 15
-
26
Jordan White ↓ Yan Dhanda 71'
-
43
Josh Reid ↓ George Harmon 44'
- 40
- 28
- 42
- 18
-
24
Michee Efete ↓ Josh Sims 71'
Bench
-
11
Josh Sims ↑ 71'
-
10
Yan Dhanda ↑ 71'
- 12
- 3
- 1
-
16
George Harmon ↑ 44'
- 4
-
19
Brandon Khela ↑ 77'
- 14
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
4 / 4
1.42
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Ross County FC
50%
Kilmarnock FC or Ross County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.