Aberdeen — Kilmarnock 0:0: match report and statistics

Scotland. Premier League · 05.09.2026 14:00 · Finished

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John Beaton (Scotland)
AberdeenAberdeen
Finished0 : 005.09.2026 14:00
KilmarnockKilmarnock

Who will win?

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  • Aberdeen0%
  • Draw0%
  • Kilmarnock0%

Overview

Final score Aberdeen 0:0 Kilmarnock, Scotland. Premier League, 05.09.2026 14:00 (UTC). Neither side found a winner.

Aberdeen, last 6 games: won 3, drawn 0, lost 3. Kilmarnock, last 6 games: won 1, drawn 1, lost 4.

All meetings of Aberdeen and Kilmarnock: 20 (wins of Aberdeen: 9, wins of Kilmarnock: 6, draws: 0). The last meeting on 25.04.2026 14:00 ended Aberdeen 1:0 Kilmarnock.

Aberdeen in the standings: place 9, points 11, played 10. Kilmarnock in the standings: place 11, points 8, played 10.

Statistics and results: Aberdeen statistics, Kilmarnock statistics, Scotland. Premier League table.

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Team playing styles

AberdeenAberdeen

Strengths

  • Creating chances through individual skillStrong
  • Coming back from losing positionsStrong
  • Protecting the leadStrong
  • Stealing the ball from the oppositionStrong

Weaknesses

  • Finishing scoring chancesWeak
  • Stopping opponents from creating chancesWeak
  • Defending against attacks down the wingsWeak
  • Aerial duelsWeak
  • Avoiding individual errorsWeak
  • Defending counter attacksWeak
  • Defending set piecesWeak
  • Avoiding offsideVery Weak

Playing style

Attempt crosses often Attacking down the right Play with width Long balls Opponents play aggressively against them Playing in their own half Aggressive

KilmarnockKilmarnock

Strengths

  • Free kicksVery Strong
  • Coming back from losing positionsStrong
  • Creating long shot opportunitiesStrong

Weaknesses

  • Keeping possession of the ballWeak
  • Finishing scoring chancesWeak
  • Defending against attacks down the wingsWeak
  • Defending against long shotsWeak
  • Protecting the leadWeak
  • Stopping opponents from creating chancesWeak
  • Avoiding individual errorsWeak
  • Defending set piecesWeak
  • Defending counter attacksVery Weak

Playing style

Attempt through balls often Rotate their first eleven

What to expect

  • Aberdeenwill make a comeback if they go behindLikely
  • Aberdeenwill steal the ball from the opposition oftenLikely

Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.

Score by periods

Team12Σ
AberdeenAberdeen
000
KilmarnockKilmarnock
000

Match events

Match statistics

  • 0.85 Expected goals (xG) 0.93
  • 55% Possession 45%
  • 10 Total shots 11
  • 2 Shots on target 4
  • 1 Big Chances 1
  • 6 Corners 7
  • 84 (391/468)Assists(297/381) 78
  • 5 Yellow cards 3
  • 0 Red cards 1
  • 0.29 xG on target (xGOT) 0.56
  • 5 Shots off target 5
  • 3 Shots blocked 2
  • 6 Shots from inside the penalty area 8
  • 4 Shots from outside the penalty area 3
  • 1 Hit the woodwork 0
  • 21 Touches in opposition box 18
  • 0 Accurate through passes 0
  • 0 Offsides 0
  • 13 Free kicks 13
  • 40 (17/42)Long Balls(20/49) 41
  • 72 (83/116)Passes in final third(97/144) 67
  • 14 (4/29)Crosses(6/20) 30
  • 0.92 Expected assists (xA) 0.85
  • 30 Throw-ins 24
  • 13 Fouls 13
  • 63 (10/16)Tackles(16/19) 84
  • 44 Duels won 48
  • 26 Clearances 35
  • 15 Steals 8
  • 0 Errors leading to shot 0
  • 0 Errors leading to goal 0
  • 4 Saves 2
  • 0.56 xGOT faced 0.29
  • 0.56 Goals prevented 0.29
  • 2 Goal kicks 9

Lineups

Positional statistics

AberdeenAberdeen

Attack sides

Left flank32%
Centre27%
Right flank41%

Where the game is played

29%Own third
39%Middle
32%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
11% 74% 16%
Opponent
15% 65% 20%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
21% 42% 37%
Opponent
6% 55% 40%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

KilmarnockKilmarnock

Attack sides

Left flank35%
Centre29%
Right flank36%

Where the game is played

30%Own third
43%Middle
28%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
14% 72% 14%
Opponent
19% 69% 13%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
7% 64% 29%
Opponent
19% 58% 23%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Season team stats

Average per match
AberdeenAberdeenKilmarnockKilmarnock

General

Fouls1312
Corners55
Goals11
Shots1011
Offsides31
Yellow cards32
Aerial duels won, %4649
Possession, %4545
Pass accuracy, %7680
Average rating6.46.3

Attack

Fouls won1310
Goals11
Shots1011
Shots on target24
Successful dribbles68
Dispossessed79
Offsides31

Defence

Tackles1716
Fouls1312
Interceptions88.8
Clearances32.321.8
Shots blocked5.54.8
Opponent shots21.519.8

Goals by situation

Goals / Shots (Conversion)

Open play— / 4.80.8 / 7.5 (10%)
Set pieces0.3 / 4.3 (5%)— / 2.5
Counter attacks— / 0.3— / 0.5
Penalties0.3 / 0.3 (100%)—
Own goals—0.3 / 0.3 (100%)
Total0.5 / 9.5 (5%)1 / 10.8 (9%)

Passes per match

Short303377
Long6152
Crosses2117
Through balls—1
Total386448

Top scorers

Top assists

Best rated

Head-to-head

Matches played: 20
draws: 0

9 / 20
Wins
6 / 20
18 / 35
Goals
17 / 35
35 / 66
Yellow cards
31 / 66
1 / 2
Red cards
1 / 2
Matches
25.04.2026Finished
AberdeenAberdeen1 : 0KilmarnockKilmarnock
31.01.2026Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock3 : 0AberdeenAberdeen
14.12.2025Finished
AberdeenAberdeen2 : 1KilmarnockKilmarnock
29.10.2025Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock0 : 1AberdeenAberdeen
22.02.2025Finished
AberdeenAberdeen1 : 0KilmarnockKilmarnock
26.12.2024Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock4 : 0AberdeenAberdeen

Previous matches: Aberdeen

02.09.2026Finished
CelticCeltic3 : 0AberdeenAberdeen
L
30.08.2026Finished
AberdeenAberdeen0 : 1RangersRangers
L
15.08.2026Finished
AberdeenAberdeen3 : 0DundeeDundee
W
08.08.2026Finished
DundeeDundee2 : 0AberdeenAberdeen
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25.07.2026Finished
AberdeenAberdeen3 : 0Kelty HeartsKelty Hearts
W

Previous matches: Kilmarnock

02.09.2026Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock0 : 1St. MirrenSt. Mirren
L
29.08.2026Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock0 : 4Dundee UnitedDundee United
L
14.08.2026Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock3 : 2Ayr UnitedAyr United
W
09.08.2026Finished
KilmarnockKilmarnock1 : 5CelticCeltic
L
02.08.2026Finished
St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone4 : 3KilmarnockKilmarnock
L
25.07.2026Finished
PeterheadPeterhead1 : 0KilmarnockKilmarnock
D

Preview

Both Aberdeen and Kilmarnock are looking to put disappointing defeats in their midweek matches firmly behind them, with both teams occupying places in the Scottish Premiership bottom three.

Aberdeen haven't beaten Celtic in their past 29 Scottish Premiership meetings, so their loss at Parkhead wasn't too surprising given the Dons haven't defeated the Hoops in a league match since May 2018. Without a league win on the road since December 2025, their only victory of the 2026/27 campaign so far came at Pittodrie against Hearts and they sit just three points ahead of basement boys Killie in 10th.

Kilmarnock sit bottom of the Scottish Premiership pile following four defeats to St Johnstone, Celtic, Dundee United and now St Mirren after their midweek match. Having failed to score in back-to-back league games at Rugby Park, Killie will hope that a change of venue will result in a change of fortune - despite losing their last four league visits to Pittodrie since a sole goal success in December 2023.

Saturday's meeting could be considered a six-pointer, even at this early stage of the season, but Aberdeen will fancy extending the gap over Kilmarnock given their recent record at Pittodrie against Killie.

Match info

Season
2026/2027
Attendance
14,824
Referee
John Beaton

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Scotland. Premier League

#TeamPWDLGoals+/-Pts
1CelticCeltic980123:5+1824
2RangersRangers1072117:7+1023
3Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian951320:15+516
4Dundee UnitedDundee United1043314:14015
5DundeeDundee1042414:12+214
6St. MirrenSt. Mirren1041511:18-713
7FalkirkFalkirk1033412:12012
8St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone1033411:15-412
9AberdeenAberdeen1032512:13-111
10MotherwellMotherwell922511:16-58
11KilmarnockKilmarnock1022610:23-138
12HibernianHibernian92169:14-57
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Markets in head-to-head

50%Over 1.53 of 6
50%Over 2.53 of 6
17%Over 3.51 of 6
17%Both teams to score1 of 6
67%Aberdeen wins4 of 6
33%Kilmarnock wins2 of 6
0%Draw0 of 6

Head-to-head matches: 6 · 2.17 goals per match on average.

Match profile

Assists
84% 391/468
78% 297/381
Long Balls
40% 17/42
41% 20/49
Passes in final third
72% 83/116
67% 97/144
Crosses
14% 4/29
30% 6/20
Tackles
63% 10/16
84% 16/19