Kilmarnock v Rangers result

Full-time · Kilmarnock 1–0 Rangers

Premiership · · The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park

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Kilmarnock 1–0 Rangers — Kilmarnock won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Kilmarnock beat Rangers 1–0 at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park in the Premiership on Sunday 20 October. It is Kilmarnock’s first win over Rangers since 5 August 2023, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Kilmarnock: M. Watkins (87’, assisted by David Watson).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Kilmarnock 0.00, Rangers 0.00, from 10 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

S. McLean showed four yellow cards — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 18 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Kilmarnock: M. Kennedy (59’); Rangers: James Tavernier (27’), T. Lawrence (59’) and Robin Pröpper (62’).

What it changes

Kilmarnock are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Kilmarnock have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Watkins (Kilmarnock) 7.8, Jefte (Rangers) 6.4 and Bradley Lyons (Kilmarnock) 5.8 led the match.

Next up

Kilmarnock next travel to Falkirk on 24 October 2026.

Rangers next host Stranraer on 7 February 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 Rangers: Rangers v ST Johnstone, Saturday 24 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Kilmarnock 1–0 Rangers · Premiership
  • Venue: The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park · Kilmarnock
  • Referee: S. McLean
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Kilmarnock 1 · draws 0 · Rangers 5 · 3.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Kilmarnock 1W 4D 0L · Rangers 4W 0D 1L

Kilmarnock 1–0 Rangers (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

1.25 / 2
Goals
against 1.75 / 0.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6 / 4.5
Corners
against 6.57 / 4.33 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 6 matches
3.29 / 5.67
Shots on target
against 4 / 1.83 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 6 matches
1.86 / 3
Cards
against 2.57 / 2.67 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 6 matches
3.33 yellows
Referee · S. McLean
1.28 home / 2.06 away
over 18 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 October 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 October 2024. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameKilmarnock for / againstLineRangers for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.75 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
6 for · 6.57 against n 7
9.5standard
4.5 for · 4.33 against n 6
Shots
12.29 for · 14.43 against n 7
19.5standard
16.17 for · 9.67 against n 6
Shots on target
3.29 for · 4 against n 7
8.5standard
5.67 for · 1.83 against n 6
Fouls committed
10.57 for · 13 against n 7
21.5standard
13.33 for · 12 against n 6
Cards shown
1.86 for · 2.57 against n 7
3.5standard
3 for · 2.67 against n 6

Referee: S. McLean — 3.33 yellow cards a game, 0.33 red cards, 24.72 fouls over 18 matches (1.28 to the home side, 2.06 to the away side).

Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Donnelly n 866.9
2.56/4
1.56/2
—
J. Wright n 856.8
27/3
25/4
—
K. Vassell n 876.5
1.97/5
2.57/6
T. Lawrence
B. Wales n 812.5
1.82/0
1.82/0
—
M. Watkins n 873.4
1.76/3
0.52/1
T. Lawrence
Kilmarnock — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. Mackay-Steven n 817.8
1.92/1
0.61/0
B. Wales n 812.5
1.82/0
00/0
K. Vassell n 876.5
1.34/4
0.32/0
D. Armstrong n 871
1.35/2
0.21/0
B. Anderson n 868.9
1.35/2
0.84/1
Kilmarnock — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Mackay-Steven n 817.8
0.61/0
0.61/0
B. Wales n 812.5
00/0
0.91/0
M. Watkins n 873.4
0.53/0
0.21/0
B. Anderson n 868.9
0.74/0
00/0
M. Kennedy n 877.4
0.31/1
0.11/0
Kilmarnock — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Donnelly n 866.9
2.98/5
G. Mackay-Steven n 817.8
2.53/1
L. Polworth n 856.8
2.47/4
R. Deas n 865.5
2.15/5
J. Wright n 856.8
25/3
Rangers
Rangers — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
H. Igamane n 430.3
3.73/2
2.22/1
—
I. Hagi n 834.6
2.95/3
13/0
—
R. McCausland n 829.5
2.33/1
1.94/1
—
N. Raskin n 846.6
2.26/2
0.21/0
—
T. Lawrence n 868
27/2
1.35/2
M. Watkins
Rangers — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Danilo n 861.8
4.48/7
2.98/5
R. McCausland n 829.5
3.86/3
2.35/1
Rabbi Matondo n 834.1
3.68/2
1.64/1
C. Dessers n 873.1
2.28/4
1.46/3
T. Lawrence n 868
2.26/5
1.55/3
Rangers — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Rabbi Matondo n 834.1
1.33/1
0.71/1
Danilo n 861.8
0.53/0
0.53/0
T. Lawrence n 868
0.74/0
0.21/0
R. McCausland n 829.5
0.41/0
0.41/0
C. Dessers n 873.1
0.52/1
0.21/0
Rangers — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 6 October 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Raskin n 846.6
5.17/3
R. Fraser n 334.7
4.31/1
H. Igamane n 430.3
3.72/1
J. Tavernier n 886.4
3.17/6
Jefte n 690
2.86/5

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
KilmarnockRangers
32%Possession68%
10Shots15
3Shots on target3
3Shots off target6
4Blocked shots6
8Shots inside the box8
1Corners6
3Offsides2
12Fouls13
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Saves1
265Passes569
57%Pass accuracy80%

Kilmarnock player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. McCrorie9000001007.5
L. Mayo9000000507
R. Deas9000000107.2
S. Findlay9000000007
C. Ndaba9000000207.7
B. Lyons9000000406.7
M. Kennedy89002110Y7.2
M. Watkins8910221407.3
L. Donnelly8700000006.9
D. Armstrong7300001506.3
K. Vassell7200202007.3
B. Anderson sub1800000006.2
G. Mackay-Steven sub1700000106.6
D. Watson sub1001001007.2
R. McKenzie sub10000000–
J. Burroughs sub10000000–

Rangers player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Butland9000000006.5
J. Tavernier90001021Y7.3
J. Souttar9000111008
Jefte9000001406.6
M. Diomandé9000000106.7
N. Bajrami9000200006.9
V. Černý7900111006.9
T. Lawrence79000000Y6.7
C. Dessers7100210006.7
R. Pröpper63001010Y6.9
C. Barron6300001206.6
L. Balogun sub2700000107
N. Raskin sub2700000006.6
H. Igamane sub1900100006.3
N. Kasanwirjo sub1100000306.5
K. Dowell sub1100001006.6

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 Rangers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
KilmarnockDDDDW
Last 5: 1W 4D 0L · 2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
RangersWWWLW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 1.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Kilmarnock 1 · 0 draws · Rangers 5 · 3.67 goals/game
  • 2024-05-05 Rangers 4–1 Kilmarnock
  • 2024-02-28 Kilmarnock 1–2 Rangers
  • 2024-01-02 Rangers 3–1 Kilmarnock
  • 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock 1–0 Rangers
  • 2023-03-04 Rangers 3–1 Kilmarnock
  • 2023-01-18 Kilmarnock 2–3 Rangers
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Kilmarnock#9 pos35 pts33 pl-20 GD
Rangers#2 pos66 pts33 pl+33 GD
Goals per game
Kilmarnock scored1.15
Rangers scored2.06
Kilmarnock conceded1.76
Rangers conceded1.06

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Rangers?
In their last 6 meetings, Kilmarnock won 1, Rangers won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Kilmarnock and Rangers?
Recent form — Kilmarnock 1W 4D 0L; Rangers 4W 0D 1L.

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