Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 13 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #7 |
| 9 | Points | 17 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 4 / 5 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 17 |
| 29 | Conceded | 20 |
| -16 | GD | -3 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 1.31 |
| 15% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 7th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
2/6
61-75
3/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
St. Johnstone FC
| Josh Fowler | 5 G | |
| Josh Campbell | 3 G | |
| Enes Alic | 2 G | 4 A |
| Kai Fotheringham | 2 G | |
| Fowler Josh | 1 G | 1 A |
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 24-year-old Jeriel Dorsett has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' James Brown has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 19' A stunning finish from Kyle Vassell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' Connor McLennan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Sam Walker has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 37' The referee calls foul for Drey Wright. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Joe Wright adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 40' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. James Brown is replaced by Connor McLennan on 40 minute.
- 44' That is a Yellow card for St. Johnstone FC. Melker Hallberg will be fuming at that decision.
- 49' 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.
- 54' st. johnstone fc are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' Liam Gordon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 62' Zak Rudden is replacing Thelonius Bair for the St. Johnstone FC side.
- 63' The referee shows St. Johnstone FC player a Yellow card on 63.
- 68' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. st. johnstone fc seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 70' Drey Wright makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and St. Johnstone FC are in front.
- 72' Liam Donnelly was booked on 72.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Rory McKenzie. He receives a Yellow card.
- 76' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Christian Doidge is withdrawn and Scott Robinson gets his opportunity.
- 80' Alex Mitchell was booked on 80.
- 81' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 85' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Alan Power on, Liam Donnelly off on 85 minutes.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Fraser Murray. He replaces Jordan Jones on 86 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — kilmarnock fc 1-1 st. johnstone fc.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 26
- 19
- 23
- 7
-
10
Jordan Jones ↓ Fraser Murray 86'
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↓ Alan Power 85'
- 2
- 3
- 11
- 34
Bench
- 21
- 8
-
4
Alan Power ↑ 85'
-
15
Fraser Murray ↑ 86'
-
16
Scott Robinson ↑ 76'
- 25
- 5
- 1
- 24
Coach
Derek McInnes
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 7
- 4
- 14
- 6
- 18
-
2
James Brown ↓ Connor McLennan 40'
- 22
-
17
Thelonius Bair ↓ Zak Rudden 62'
- 5
Bench
- 13
-
26
Connor McLennan ↑ 40'
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↑ 62'
- 27
- 20
-
16
Zak Rudden ↑ 62'
- 25
- 3
- 31
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Kilmarnock FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.21
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
59%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
69%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

