St. Johnstone FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Frank Connor
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Graham McNeillie
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 04 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' Temperatures are rising at McDiarmid Park as St. Johnstone FC face off against Kilmarnock FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' St. Johnstone FC is showing some good football. However, St. Johnstone FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' A quiet spell here at McDiarmid Park. St. Johnstone FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' 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 Danny Whitehall suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' The 39-year-old Gary Dicker has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Jason Kerr has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' Scott Tanser has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' Liam Gordon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Greg Kiltie made 260 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' St. Johnstone FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 67' Michael O'Halloran gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces David Wotherspoon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Alan Power is booked for Kilmarnock FC — Yellow card on 69.
- 70' GOAL! Dan McNamara scores on 70. Assisted by Michael O'Halloran
- 75' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Eamonn Brophy on, Greg Kiltie off on 75 minutes.
- 77' The St. Johnstone FC manager makes a substitution. Stevie May departs to be replaced by Chris Kane.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both St. Johnstone FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Calum Waters has done his job and it is now time for Danny Whitehall to step up.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
14
Stevie May ↓ Chris Kane 77'
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 5
- 18
- 15
- 4
Bench
- 13
- 12
-
9
Chris Kane ↑ 77'
- 26
- 22
-
11
Michael O'Halloran ↑ 67'
- 19
- 24
- 17
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 29
- 5
- 17
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↓ Eamonn Brophy 75'
- 8
- 6
-
18
Calum Waters ↓ Danny Whitehall 90'
- 22
- 23
- 11
Bench
- 3
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 75'
- 1
- 21
- 2
- 7
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 75'
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↑ 90'
- 14
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.02
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Johnstone FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
59%
St. Johnstone FC or Kilmarnock FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 21% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.