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Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Kilmarnock FC
3 – 1
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Sat 15 Feb 2025 · 15:00 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park 5,479 HT 45' · FT 45'
Liam Polworth 9' 3–0
Fraser Murray 56' 3–0
Bobby Wales 60' 3–0
3–1 90+1' Graham Carey
Y 41' Drey Wright
Lewis Mayo 49' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew McDermid (Scotland)
  • Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
  • Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (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

8
3
10
Kilmarnock FC 21 games · Avg 2.3 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC 2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-08-11 Kilmarnock FC 0–3 St. Johnstone FC 2024-04-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2023-12-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 3–1 W
01 Feb Dundee United FC H 1–0 W
25 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–3 L
08 Jan Motherwell FC H 0–0 D
05 Jan Ross County FC H 0–1 L
02 Jan St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 1–3 L
01 Feb St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
25 Jan Motherwell FC H 2–1 W
12 Jan Rangers FC A 1–3 L
05 Jan Dundee FC H 1–3 L
02 Jan Hibernian FC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC St. Johnstone FC
#12 Position #6
0 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
4 Scored 4
9 Conceded 4
-5 GD +0
0.00 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).

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
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Kilmarnock FC have kicked off against St. Johnstone FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 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.
  • 9' Brilliant from the ! Liam Polworth makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 9.
  • 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' Stephen Duke-McKenna gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Victor Griffith and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 38' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Drey Wright argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 49' Poor challenge from Lewis Mayo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 54' St. Johnstone FC have won 244 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Brilliant from the ! Fraser Murray makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 56.
  • 57' St. Johnstone FC make a change. Elliot Watt trudges off to be replaced by Graham Carey on 57 minutes.
  • 60' Bobby Wales adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 67' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! David Watson comes on to replace Kyle Magennis.
  • 68' Adama Sidibeh is replacing Mackenzie Kirk for the St. Johnstone FC side.
  • 73' 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 Daniels Balodis suffering a number of foals already.
  • 78' It looks like no one’s ball. St. Johnstone FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Bobby Wales trudges off to be replaced by Bruce Anderson on 80 minutes.
  • 85' Matty Kennedy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fraser Murray on 85 minute.
  • 90' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Kilmarnock FC take all three points.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simo Valakari

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Danny Armstrong 4
Nicky Clark 3
Chris Burke 2
Joe Wright 2
David Wotherspoon 2
Kyle Vassell 2
Alistair McCann 2
Aaron Tshibola 2

Head to Head

2025-02-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC 2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-08-11 Kilmarnock FC 0–3 St. Johnstone FC 2024-04-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2023-12-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2025-02-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2025-02-01 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Dundee United FC W 2025-01-25 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2025-01-05 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2025-01-02 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W

St. Johnstone FC Form

2025-02-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2025-02-01 St. Mirren FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2025-01-25 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC W 2025-01-12 Rangers FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2025-01-05 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Dundee FC L 2025-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.44 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.52 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 92% + Both teams to score 87%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC35% Draw18% St. Johnstone FC47%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes87% 0% No13%
Avg goals/match: 5.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 98%
2%
± 2.5 92%
8%
± 3.5 82%
18%
± 4.5 68%
32%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
53%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
65%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC24% Draw29% St. Johnstone FC47%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–1 not predicted
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
5.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 4
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 3
4.4%
1 – 2
4.1%
1 – 4
4%
3 – 4
3.9%
3 – 2
3.9%
2 – 5
3.4%
2 – 1
2.9%
1 – 5
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 8% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 12% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 17% 41%
+1.5 59% — 41%
+2 59% 15% 25%
+2.5 75% — 25%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
4% ✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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