St. Johnstone FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Gary Hilland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between St. Johnstone FC and Kilmarnock FC is underway.
- 5' Liam Gordon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
- 7' Alistair McCann does the damage! The net is bulging and St. Johnstone FC surge ahead!
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 260 games and scored 271 goals.
- 17' St. Johnstone FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' Chris Burke doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 24' David Wotherspoon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His St. Johnstone FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' Stephen O'Donnell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Drey Wright exits the field as Anthony Ralston enters on 46.
- 51' 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 Alan Power suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' 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.
- 61' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 61 minute. Chris Kane leaves to be changed by Callum Hendry.
- 66' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' The whistle greets Harry Bunn as he departs to be replaced by Eamonn Brophy.
- 78' A quiet spell here at McDiarmid Park. St. Johnstone FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 79' Dario Del Fabro is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 83' Against the run of play, David Wotherspoon has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' Scotland international Greg Kiltie has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for Kilmarnock FC. Stuart Findlay will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Greg Kiltie is booked for Kilmarnock FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 14
-
7
Drey Wright ↓ Anthony Ralston 46'
- 10
- 1
-
9
Chris Kane ↓ Callum Hendry 61'
- 3
- 23
- 15
- 18
- 24
Bench
-
21
Anthony Ralston ↑ 46'
- 12
- 11
- 26
-
22
Callum Hendry ↑ 61'
- 50
- 2
Coach
Tommy Wright
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 14
-
11
Harry Bunn ↓ Eamonn Brophy 73'
- 29
- 2
- 17
- 10
- 8
- 6
- 27
- 24
Bench
- 5
- 25
- 15
- 20
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 73'
- 22
- 12
Coach
Alex Dyer
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
St. Johnstone FC Form
2020-01-25
St. Johnstone FC
2–1
Kilmarnock FC
W
2020-01-22
Livingston FC
1–0
St. Johnstone FC
L
2019-12-29
St. Johnstone FC
1–1
Ross County FC
D
2019-12-26
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
2019-12-21
St. Johnstone FC
0–0
St. Mirren FC
D
2019-12-14
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
54%
St. Johnstone FC or Kilmarnock FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
14%
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.