Kilmarnock vs St. johnstone 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
On August 11, 2024, Kilmarnock hosted St. Johnstone in a Scottish Premiership clash at the BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. The match ended with a decisive 3-0 victory for St. Johnstone, showcasing their superior tactics and execution.
Match Overview
- Final Score: Kilmarnock 0 – 3 St. Johnstone
- Venue: BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park
- Date: August 11, 2024
First Half
The match started with St. Johnstone taking control early. In just the 3rd minute, Adama Sidibeh opened the scoring with a well-timed header, giving St. Johnstone an early lead. Kilmarnock struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to create significant chances.
St. Johnstone continued to press, and their efforts paid off again in the 33rd minute when Sidibeh scored his second goal of the match, doubling their lead. Kilmarnock’s defense looked vulnerable, and their attempts to counter were thwarted by St. Johnstone’s solid backline.
Second Half
The second half saw Kilmarnock trying to mount a comeback, but their efforts were in vain. St. Johnstone maintained their dominance, controlling possession and creating more opportunities. The decisive moment came in the 81st minute when Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka added a third goal, sealing the victory for St. Johnstone.
Kilmarnock’s frustration was evident as they received multiple yellow cards, and Joe Wright was sent off with a second yellow in the 16th minute. Despite their numerical disadvantage, St. Johnstone remained composed and saw out the game comfortably.
Key Player Performances
- Adama Sidibeh (St. Johnstone): Scored two crucial goals and was a constant threat to the Kilmarnock defense.
- Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka (St. Johnstone): Added the third goal and provided an assist, showcasing his versatility and skill.
- Stuart Findlay (Kilmarnock): Despite the loss, Findlay was one of the few bright spots for Kilmarnock, making several key defensive interventions.
Team Statistics
- Possession:
- Kilmarnock: 45.5%
- St. Johnstone: 54.5%
- Total Shots:
- Kilmarnock: 8
- St. Johnstone: 12
- Shots on Target:
- Kilmarnock: 3
- St. Johnstone: 6
- Fouls Committed:
- Kilmarnock: 14
- St. Johnstone: 12
- Yellow Cards:
- Kilmarnock: 4
- St. Johnstone: 4
- Red Cards:
- Kilmarnock: 1 (Joe Wright)
Recent Encounters
- August 11, 2024: Kilmarnock 0 – 3 St. Johnstone
- Venue: BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park
- Summary: St. Johnstone dominated the match with goals from Adama Sidibeh (3rd and 33rd minutes) and Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka (81st minute). Kilmarnock struggled to find their footing and were unable to score.
- Previous Matches:
- May 6, 2024: St. Johnstone 1 – 1 Kilmarnock
- February 18, 2024: Kilmarnock 2 – 0 St. Johnstone
- November 5, 2023: St. Johnstone 2 – 2 Kilmarnock
- August 12, 2023: Kilmarnock 1 – 1 St. Johnstone
Overall Performance
- Total Matches Played: 50
- Kilmarnock Wins: 18
- St. Johnstone Wins: 15
- Draws: 17
Goals Scored
- Kilmarnock: 65 goals
- St. Johnstone: 60 goals
