Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew McDermid (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (Scotland)
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 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 | #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' Kilmarnock FC have kicked off against St. Johnstone FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 9' Brilliant from the ! Liam Polworth makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 9.
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 23' Stephen Duke-McKenna gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Victor Griffith and will look to change the dynamic.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 41' Controversy at the stadium! Drey Wright argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' Poor challenge from Lewis Mayo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 54' St. Johnstone FC have won 244 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' Brilliant from the ! Fraser Murray makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 56.
- 57' St. Johnstone FC make a change. Elliot Watt trudges off to be replaced by Graham Carey on 57 minutes.
- 60' Bobby Wales adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 67' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! David Watson comes on to replace Kyle Magennis.
- 68' Adama Sidibeh is replacing Mackenzie Kirk for the St. Johnstone FC side.
- 73' 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 Daniels Balodis suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' 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.
- 80' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Bobby Wales trudges off to be replaced by Bruce Anderson on 80 minutes.
- 85' Matty Kennedy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fraser Murray on 85 minute.
- 90' A quiet spell here at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Kilmarnock FC take all three points.
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 |
| 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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.44
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.52
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 92% + Both teams to score 87%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.96
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 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 4.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
53%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
65%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Johnstone FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–1 not predicted3 – 1Actual
2 – 3
5.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 4
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 3
4.4%
1 – 2
4.1%
1 – 4
4%
3 – 4
3.9%
3 – 2
3.9%
2 – 5
3.4%
2 – 1
2.9%
1 – 5
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 8% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 12% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 17% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 15% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

