Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Andrew Dallas
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Gary Hilland
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | 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)
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Rugby Park!
- 5' Shaun Rooney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Johnstone FC backline.
- 15' St. Johnstone FC is showing some good football. However, St. Johnstone FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Shaun Rooney. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Northern Ireland international Alistair McCann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Poor challenge from Alan Power. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Tshibola makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 61.
- 63' Kilmarnock FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 63.
- 65' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Mitchell Pinnock is withdrawn and Aaron McGowan gets his opportunity.
- 70' Another substitution for St. Johnstone FC to replace Scott Tanser by Callum Booth on 70 minute.
- 75' 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.
- 79' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Nicke Kabamba is replaced by Eamonn Brophy.
- 81' John Robertson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Craig Conway at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Wotherspoon makes it 1-1.
- 86' Greg Kiltie is replacing Chris Burke for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Craig argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- St. Johnstone FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 27
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Greg Kiltie 86'
- 5
- 17
- 8
- 6
- 18
- 22
- 23
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↓ Eamonn Brophy 79'
Bench
- 3
- 15
-
2
Aaron McGowan ↑ 65'
- 16
- 4
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↑ 86'
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 79'
- 20
- 12
Coach
Alex Dyer
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Craig Conway ↓ John Robertson 81'
- 12
- 26
-
3
Scott Tanser ↓ Callum Booth 70'
- 6
- 5
- 18
- 22
- 11
- 15
- 19
Bench
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↑ 65'
-
20
John Robertson ↑ 81'
- 45
-
24
Callum Booth ↑ 70'
- 2
- 23
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Armstrong | 4 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Adama Sidibeh | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 2 |
| David Wotherspoon | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| Alistair McCann | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.24
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.62
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 92% + Both teams to score 86%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.86
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 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 4.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
45%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 3
5.6%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 4
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 4
4.6%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 3
4.1%
3 – 4
3.7%
2 – 5
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
1 – 5
3.3%
1 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 11% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 17% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 16% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.