Kilmarnock FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Grant Irvine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 3 |
| 9 | Conceded | 0 |
| -5 | GD | +3 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
St. Mirren FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). St. Mirren FC are 2nd (6 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. Mirren FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Kilmarnock FC welcome St. Mirren FC for this crunch clash at Rugby Park.
- 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Stuart Findlay makes it 1-0.
- 9' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' Jordan Jones does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
- 16' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 21' 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.
- 22' What a moment for Alfie Jones! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
- 27' 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 Anton Ferdinand suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' St. Mirren FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' St. Mirren FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' The travelling St. Mirren FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 48' Controversy at the stadium! Eamonn Brophy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 53' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against St. Mirren FC's shape.
- 56' Stephen O'Donnell makes way for Ross Millen at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' The 37-year-old Stephen McGinn has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Eamonn Brophy is replaced by Mikael Ndjoli.
- 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Samuel Jamieson made 290 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' St. Mirren FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 83' Samuel Jamieson is replacing Cameron Smith for the St. Mirren FC side.
- 88' The referee shows St. Mirren FC player a Yellow card on 88.
- Another three points for Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 19
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Rory McKenzie 83'
- 11
- 3
- 16
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↓ Ross Millen 56'
- 17
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 75'
Bench
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 75'
- 27
- 9
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 83'
- 1
- 18
-
22
Ross Millen ↑ 56'
Coach
Steve Clarke
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 35
- 11
- 21
- 2
- 4
-
10
Cammy Smith ↓ Samuel Jamieson 83'
- 15
- 39
- 26
- 19
Bench
- 8
- 25
- 16
- 14
- 43
- 40
-
36
Samuel Jamieson ↑ 83'
Coach
Oran Kearney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Vassell | 3 |
| Bruce Anderson | 3 |
| Marley Watkins | 3 |
| Greg Kiltie | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Mark O'Hara | 2 |
| Christian Doidge | 2 |
| Findlay Curtis | 2 |
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.8
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
44%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
73%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Mirren FC
83%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 3
7.9%
0 – 3
7.8%
1 – 1
7%
0 – 1
5.9%
1 – 4
5.5%
0 – 4
5.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
0 – 0
3.3%
2 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 20% | 33% |
| +2.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.