Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Graham Chambers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–2 | W |
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)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Kilmarnock FC is hosting St. Johnstone FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' St. Johnstone FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 20' St. Johnstone FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Chris Burke is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Stephen O'Donnell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 261 appearances.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 68' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Johnstone FC backline.
- 70' It’s a booking for St. Johnstone FC player. Anthony Ralston gets a Yellow card.
- 73' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Drey Wright exits the field as David Wotherspoon enters on 73.
- 74' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Mohamed El Makrini is replaced by Osman Sow on 74 minute.
- 79' Liam Gordon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for St. Johnstone FC tonight.
- 82' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Michael O'Halloran is replaced by Matt Kennedy on 82 minute.
- 84' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Eamonn Brophy is replaced by Rory McKenzie.
- 89' St. Johnstone FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kilmarnock FC 0-0 St. Johnstone FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 14
- 4
-
15
Mohamed El Makrini ↓ Osman Sow 74'
- 29
- 2
- 8
- 6
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Rory McKenzie 84'
-
11
Liam Millar ↓ Dominic Thomas 73'
- 12
Bench
-
28
Osman Sow ↑ 74'
- 5
- 25
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 84'
- 20
-
23
Dominic Thomas ↑ 73'
- 24
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
-
7
Drey Wright ↓ David Wotherspoon 73'
- 1
- 9
- 26
- 23
- 15
- 18
- 17
- 24
Bench
- 14
- 12
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↑ 82'
- 11
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↑ 73'
- 3
- 2
Coach
Tommy Wright
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Armstrong | 4 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Marley Watkins | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Adama Sidibeh | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 2 |
| David Wotherspoon | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
2019-12-04
Kilmarnock FC
0–0
St. Johnstone FC
D
2019-11-30
Motherwell FC
4–0
St. Johnstone FC
L
2019-11-24
St. Johnstone FC
1–1
Aberdeen FC
D
2019-11-09
St. Johnstone FC
1–4
Hibernian FC
L
2019-10-30
St. Johnstone FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2019-10-26
St. Johnstone FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.36
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.14
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Both teams to score 85%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 5.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 4.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
56%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
64%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–0 not predicted0 – 0Actual
2 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 4
4.4%
3 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 4
3.8%
2 – 1
3.7%
1 – 1
3.7%
3 – 4
3.5%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 13% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 17% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 15% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.