Livingston FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Mark McLean
- Referee Anthony Cooper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Livingston FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 16 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 1 / 13 / 19 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 35 | Scored | 37 |
| 66 | Conceded | 65 |
| -31 | GD | -28 |
| 0.48 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 3% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Livingston FC is hosting Kilmarnock FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 27' The crowd applauds Ricki Lamie as he leaves the pitch. Ciaron Brown steps in for Livingston FC.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' Scotland international Scott Pittman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' The deadlock is broken! Chris Erskine gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
- 49' Kris Boyd is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
- 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alan Lithgow, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' Livingston FC ring the changes. Craig Sibbald has done his job and it is now time for Scott Robinson to step up.
- 69' Kris Boyd makes way for Chris Burke at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 71' Livingston FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Ross Millen is replaced by Stephen O'Donnell on 75 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Chris Erskine is replaced by Scott Tiffoney on 78 minute.
- 82' Liam Millar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Calum Waters at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Liam Kelly.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
-
3
Ricki Lamie ↓ Ciaron Brown 27'
- 26
- 7
- 31
- 4
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Scott Robinson 68'
- 33
-
19
Chris Erskine ↓ Scott Tiffoney 78'
Bench
-
5
Ciaron Brown ↑ 27'
- 39
- 14
- 21
-
17
Scott Robinson ↑ 68'
- 9
-
22
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 78'
Coach
Gary Holt
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 26
- 27
-
9
Kris Boyd C ↓ Chris Burke 69'
- 7
- 11
- 16
- 17
-
18
Calum Waters ↓ Liam Millar 82'
- 25
-
22
Ross Millen ↓ Stephen O'Donnell 75'
Bench
- 12
-
29
Chris Burke ↑ 69'
- 1
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 75'
- 8
- 21
-
19
Liam Millar ↑ 82'
Coach
Steve Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Vassell | 3 |
| Sean Kelly | 3 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Kilmarnock FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
61%
Livingston FC or Kilmarnock FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Livingston FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.