Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
- Assistant 2 John Stewart (Scotland)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 18 May | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Celtic FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 11 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #6 |
| 5 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 6 | Scored | 9 |
| 15 | Conceded | 10 |
| -9 | GD | -1 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 14% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
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 (5 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
| Greg Kiltie | 1 G |
| Joe Hugill | 1 G |
St. Johnstone FC
| Josh Fowler | 3 G | |
| Enes Alic | 2 G | |
| Fowler Josh | 1 G | 1 A |
| Cheick Diabate | 1 G | |
| Kai Fotheringham | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park as Kilmarnock FC face off against St. Johnstone FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Adama Sidibeh does the damage! The net is bulging and St. Johnstone FC surge ahead!
- 8' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brad Lyons made 386 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 13' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 16' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Wright argues furiously but the card stands.
- 20' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Rory McKenzie is replaced by Lewis Mayo on 20 minute.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' Matthew Smith is having his name booked by the referee on 29.
- 33' Adama Sidibeh makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and St. Johnstone FC are in front.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' St. Johnstone FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Kyle Vassell is withdrawn and Matty Kennedy gets his opportunity.
- 47' Kilmarnock FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 47.
- 52' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' St. Johnstone FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 68' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Innes Cameron is withdrawn and Marley Watkins gets his opportunity.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lewis Neilson.
- 74' 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 Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' A moment of madness from Danny Armstrong on 75 minutes earns him a card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Graham Carey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Raymond at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka on 82 minutes.
- 82' Bobby Wales gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Fraser Murray and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Matty Kennedy is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 83' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Danny Armstrong departs to be replaced by Gary Mackay-Steven.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' The whistle greets Matthew Smith as he departs to be replaced by Josh McPake.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Matty Kennedy 46'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Lewis Mayo 20'
- 17
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ Bobby Wales 82'
- 20
-
18
Innes Cameron ↓ Marley Watkins 68'
- 6
- 11
- 12
Bench
-
23
Marley Watkins ↑ 68'
-
14
Gary Mackay-Steven ↑ 83'
- 19
- 1
- 31
-
5
Lewis Mayo ↑ 20'
-
24
Bobby Wales ↑ 82'
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↑ 46'
- 51
Coach
Derek McInnes
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 29
-
22
Matthew Smith ↓ Josh McPake 90'
- 14
- 8
- 4
- 6
- 5
- 16
- 12
-
3
Andre Raymond ↓ Graham Carey 78'
- 15
Bench
-
11
Graham Carey ↑ 78'
- 21
- 20
- 10
- 23
- 27
- 17
-
24
Josh McPake ↑ 90'
- 46
Coach
Craig Levein
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
3 / 4
0.89
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.21
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + St. Johnstone FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
43%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
80%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.9%
1 – 1
9.6%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
7%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 4
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 4
3.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.