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 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 13 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew McDermid (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (Scotland)
3 games this season
🟨 5.7/game
⚽ 25.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 9' Assisted by Bobby Wales with the perfectly-timed delivery and Liam Polworth makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 14' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 19' 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.
- 23' Fresh legs for St. Johnstone FC! Stephen Duke-McKenna comes on to replace Victor Griffith.
- 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' It’s gonna be a card for Drey Wright.
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' Poor challenge from Lewis Mayo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 54' Kilmarnock FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Fraser Murray doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 57 minute. Elliot Watt leaves to be changed by Graham Carey.
- 60' GOAL! Bobby Wales scores on 60. Assisted by Lewis Mayo
- 65' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 67' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — David Watson on, Kyle Magennis off on 67 minutes.
- 68' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Mackenzie Kirk exits the field as Adama Sidibeh enters on 68.
- 73' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sam Curtis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Bruce Anderson. He replaces Bobby Wales on 80 minute.
- 85' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Fraser Murray trudges off to be replaced by Matty Kennedy on 85 minutes.
- 90' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- Another three points for Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 8
-
16
Kyle Magennis ↓ David Watson 67'
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ Matty Kennedy 85'
- 1
- 3
- 31
- 5
- 6
-
24
Bobby Wales ↓ Bruce Anderson 80'
Bench
-
19
Bruce Anderson ↑ 80'
- 22
- 20
- 18
- –
- 11
-
12
David Watson ↑ 67'
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↑ 85'
- 2
Coach
Derek McInnes
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
44
Elliot Watt ↓ Graham Carey 57'
- 30
- 1
- 14
- 2
- 23
- 4
-
27
Mackenzie Kirk ↓ Adama Sidibeh 68'
- 6
- 37
- 8
Bench
-
21
Stephen Duke-McKenna ↑ 23'
- 7
-
11
Graham Carey ↑ 57'
- 20
- 10
- 5
-
16
Adama Sidibeh ↑ 68'
- 19
- 46
Coach
Simo Valakari
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Armstrong | 4 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| Alistair McCann | 2 |
| Aaron Tshibola | 2 |
| Marley Watkins | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Adama Sidibeh | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
67%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
59%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

