Kilmarnock FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 33 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Gordon Crawford
- Assistant 2 Stuart Stevenson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 28 | Points | 30 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 7 / 9 / 17 |
| 37 | Scored | 27 |
| 65 | Conceded | 48 |
| -28 | GD | -21 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 18% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). St. Mirren FC are 10th (30 pts).
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. Mirren FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 19' Brad Lyons is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Charles Dunne, as he is very good at scoring at Rugby Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 29' Joe Wright has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 235 appearances.
- 31' What composure from Kyle Magennis! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 34' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Kyle Magennis trudges off to be replaced by David Watson on 34 minutes.
- 39' Ryan Strain has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Innes Cameron. He receives a card.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Innes Cameron made 260 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' It’s a booking for St. Mirren FC player. Keanu Baccus gets a card.
- 60' St. Mirren FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' The St. Mirren FC manager makes a substitution. Conor McMenamin departs to be replaced by Thierry Small.
- 67' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Innes Cameron trudges off to be replaced by Andrew Dallas on 67 minutes.
- 70' A tactical swap from St. Mirren FC — Toyosi Olusanya on, Mikael Mandron off on 70 minutes.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Strain is booked for St. Mirren FC — card on 72.
- 77' St. Mirren FC have won 281 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Brad Lyons trudges off to be replaced by Liam Polworth on 78 minutes.
- 83' The St. Mirren FC bench stirs into life. Greg Kiltie is withdrawn and Alex Greive gets his opportunity.
- 85' Toyosi Olusanya is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! David Watson argues furiously but the card stands.
- It finishes all square. Kilmarnock FC and St. Mirren FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
8
Brad Lyons ↓ Liam Polworth 78'
- 9
- 17
-
16
Kyle Magennis ↓ David Watson 34'
- 3
-
18
Innes Cameron ↓ Andrew Dallas 67'
- 5
- 1
- 11
- 10
Bench
- 7
- 22
- 15
- 20
-
21
Andrew Dallas ↑ 67'
-
31
Liam Polworth ↑ 78'
- 6
-
12
David Watson ↑ 34'
- 19
Coach
Derek McInnes
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 17
- 23
- 13
- 3
-
11
Greg Kiltie ↓ Alex Greive 83'
- 18
-
10
Conor McMenamin ↓ Thierry Small 64'
- 22
- 1
Bench
- 2
- 8
- 27
- 15
- 5
-
16
Thierry Small ↑ 64'
-
20
Toyosi Olusanya ↑ 70'
-
21
Alex Greive ↑ 83'
- 19
Coach
Steve Robinson
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 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or St. Mirren FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
68%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
62%
Kilmarnock FC or St. Mirren FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

