Sunday , 16 August 2026

Livingston FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Livingston FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena 2,820 HT 45' · FT 45'
Michael Devlin 77' Y
Ayo Obileye 86' Y
Y 90' Robbie Deas

Overview

Match Preview

Livingston FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Assistant 1 Craig Ferguson
  • Assistant 2 Drew Kirkland

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

7
4
8
Livingston FC 19 games · Avg 2.5 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC 2023-10-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-05-13 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2023-02-04 Livingston FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 0–0 D
09 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–1 L
25 Nov St. Mirren FC A 0–1 L
12 Nov Rangers FC H 0–2 L
05 Nov Dundee FC A 0–1 L
01 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Livingston FC A 0–0 D
10 Dec Celtic FC H 2–1 W
06 Dec Aberdeen FC A 1–0 W
02 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–1 L
25 Nov Ross County FC A 0–0 D
11 Nov Hibernian FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Tony Macaroni Arena. Livingston FC are looking to make home advantage count against Kilmarnock FC.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' Livingston FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Penrice, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 33' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Marley Watkins is replaced by Andrew Dallas on 33 minute.
  • 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Livingston FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 43' Livingston FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's 3-5-2 shape.
  • 46' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Sean Kelly is withdrawn and Bruce Anderson gets his opportunity.
  • 51' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Jason Holt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 289 appearances.
  • 61' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Livingston FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 71' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 74' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Andrew Shinnie by Cristian Montano on 74 minute.
  • 77' That looks like a foul for a card for Michael Devlin.
  • 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Kurtis Guthrie departs to be replaced by Stephen Kelly.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Ayo Obileye argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Danny Armstrong has done his job and it is now time for Gary Mackay-Steven to step up.
  • 90' Robbie Deas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • 90' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Kyle Magennis exits the field as Rory McKenzie enters on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sean Kelly 3
Kyle Vassell 3
Bruce Anderson 2
Scott Pittman 2
Joe Wright 2
Stephen Kelly 2
Chris Burke 2
Greg Stewart 2

Head to Head

2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC 2023-10-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-05-13 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2023-02-04 Livingston FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC

Livingston FC Form

2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-11-25 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2023-11-12 Livingston FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-11-05 Dundee FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2023-11-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Livingston FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-12-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Celtic FC W 2023-12-06 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-12-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2023-11-25 Ross County FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-11-11 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.96 Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Livingston FC or Kilmarnock FC 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Livingston FC33% Draw33% Kilmarnock FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Livingston FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
67%
Livingston FC or Kilmarnock FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Livingston FC21% Draw55% Kilmarnock FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap Livingston FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.