Kilmarnock v Aberdeen result
Team pages: Kilmarnock · Aberdeen · Head-to-head
Kilmarnock 4–0 Aberdeen — Kilmarnock won this Premiership match.
The result
Kilmarnock beat Aberdeen 4–0 at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park in the Premiership on Thursday 26 December. Kilmarnock are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Aberdeen are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
The goals
Kilmarnock led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Kilmarnock: K. Vassell (18’, assisted by Fraser Murray), David Watson (59’), I. Cameron (87’, assisted by Fraser Murray) and B. Anderson (90’, assisted by I. Cameron).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Kilmarnock 0.00, Aberdeen 0.00, from 22 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
C. Scott showed four yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Aberdeen: S. Nilsen (46’), Ante Palaversa (62’), S. Rubežić (63’) and Jamie McGrath (67’).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, D. Armstrong (Kilmarnock) 7.7, I. Cameron (Kilmarnock) 7.5 and Fraser Murray (Kilmarnock) 6.9 led the match.
Next up
Kilmarnock next travel to Falkirk on 24 October 2026.
Aberdeen next travel to Dundee Utd on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Kilmarnock: Falkirk v Kilmarnock, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Aberdeen: Dundee Utd v Aberdeen, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Kilmarnock 4–0 Aberdeen · Premiership
- Venue: The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park · Kilmarnock
- Referee: C. Scott
- Head-to-head (last 6): Kilmarnock 3 · draws 0 · Aberdeen 3 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Kilmarnock 1W 3D 1L · Aberdeen 0W 3D 2L
Kilmarnock 4–0 Aberdeen (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Kilmarnock for / against | Line | Aberdeen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 6.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.38 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.14 for · 13.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.14 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.88 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.29 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.43 for · 2.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: C. Scott — 3.85 yellow cards a game, 0.31 red cards, 20.92 fouls over 13 matches (1.92 to the home side, 1.92 to the away side).
Kilmarnock
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. McKenzie n 8 | 11.5 | 2.9 | 0 | — |
| I. Cameron n 8 | 15.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| K. Magennis n 8 | 53.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| D. Watson n 8 | 64.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | G. Shinnie |
| L. Donnelly n 8 | 57.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Wales n 8 | 19.4 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| I. Cameron n 8 | 15.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| B. Anderson n 8 | 50.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| G. Mackay-Steven n 8 | 21.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| M. Kennedy n 8 | 86.1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Wales n 8 | 19.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| B. Anderson n 8 | 50.6 | 0.7 | 0 |
| M. Kennedy n 8 | 86.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| G. Mackay-Steven n 8 | 21.3 | 0 | 0.5 |
| K. Vassell n 8 | 79 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Mackay-Steven n 8 | 21.3 | 3.7 |
| J. Burroughs n 8 | 33.6 | 3.3 |
| K. Magennis n 8 | 53.8 | 2.7 |
| L. Donnelly n 8 | 57.1 | 2.4 |
| B. Lyons n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Aberdeen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Ambrose n 8 | 15.6 | 2.9 | 0.7 | — |
| G. Shinnie n 8 | 81 | 2.1 | 3.2 | D. Watson |
| A. Palaversa n 8 | 42 | 1.9 | 1.6 | — |
| S. Nilsen n 8 | 77.1 | 1.8 | 1 | — |
| V. Besuijen n 8 | 13.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Ambrose n 8 | 15.6 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| V. Besuijen n 8 | 13.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| J. McGrath n 8 | 85 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Duk n 8 | 49.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| L. Clarkson n 8 | 53.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Morris n 8 | 41.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| K. Nisbet n 8 | 54.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| V. Besuijen n 8 | 13.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| T. Keskinen n 8 | 49.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| P. Ambrose n 8 | 15.6 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Milne n 8 | 37.3 | 5.4 |
| G. Shinnie n 8 | 81 | 4.3 |
| D. Polvara n 8 | 49 | 2.8 |
| A. Palaversa n 8 | 42 | 2.7 |
| S. Morris n 8 | 41.5 | 2.2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Kilmarnock | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| 47% | Possession | 53% |
| 22 | Shots | 7 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 18 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 7 | Corners | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 331 | Passes | 397 |
| 71% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Kilmarnock player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. McCrorie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Lyons | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Mayo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Ndaba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. Watson | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| F. Murray | 89 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| D. Armstrong | 84 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| L. Polworth | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Wales | 84 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Vassell | 84 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Donnelly sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Magennis sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Anderson sub | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| I. Cameron sub | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Oliver Bainbridge sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Aberdeen player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mitov | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| N. Devlin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Rubežić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| A. MacDonald | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. MacKenzie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Duk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. McGrath | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| G. Shinnie | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| P. Ambrose | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Nilsen | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| T. Keskinen | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Clarkson sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Palaversa sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| S. Morris sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Nisbet sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Kilmarnock v Aberdeen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-08-25 Aberdeen 2–0 Kilmarnock
- 2024-03-09 Aberdeen 3–1 Kilmarnock
- 2024-02-24 Kilmarnock 2–0 Aberdeen
- 2023-12-06 Aberdeen 0–1 Kilmarnock
- 2023-10-29 Kilmarnock 2–0 Aberdeen
- 2023-04-08 Aberdeen 2–0 Kilmarnock
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Kilmarnock won 3, Aberdeen won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Kilmarnock and Aberdeen?
- Recent form — Kilmarnock 1W 3D 1L; Aberdeen 0W 3D 2L.
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