Match preview: Hearts (H)

We are back home this weekend as we get set to host Hearts on Sunday.

We are aiming to build on our stoppage-time equaliser at Tannadice last Saturday as we get set to do battle with the Jambos.

Previous meeting

We last faced Hearts in October when we left Gorgie with 3 points thanks to Matty Kennedy and Kyle Vassell goals.

Our last meeting at Rugby Park was a 0-0 draw in the post-split fixture last season.

Last match: Hearts

Hearts’ last domestic match was a 2-0 victory at home to Dundee thanks to a Lawrence Shankland double – a positive for Killie is the Jambos captain will be suspended for this match.

Last match: Killie

We left it late to secure a point away to Dundee United last week as Bruce Anderson smashed home a penalty in stoppage-time to secure a 1-1 draw.

Last 5 form:

Killie: Dundee United A (1-1 D), Rangers A (0-6 L), Dundee H (1-1 D), St Johnstone A (0-1 L), Celtic H (0-2 L)

Hearts: Copenhagen A (0-2 L), Dundee H (2-0 W), Aberdeen H (1-1 D), Cercle Brugge A (0-2 L), Celtic H (1-4 L)

The 3pm kick-off will be shown live to international Killie TV customers as per their usual package, the match will also be available live on pay-per-view for anyone in the UK, priced at £8.99 for Killie TV subscribers and £12.99 for non-subscribers.

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Take a look at key matchday details below.

Entry information

Tickets are available online right up until kick-off and can also be purchased from the Killie Ticket Office before 2.30pm on matchday. QR codes providing a link to online sales are overtly displayed around the stadium to assist those who wish to purchase tickets upon arrival.

Purchase your tickets – HERE

Turnstiles will open at 2pm, with away fans entering via the Chadwick Stand gates on Rugby Road.

Weather

12°C, cloudy with a 70% chance of rain.

Match Officials

Referee: Don Robertson

Assistant referees: Callum Spence, Andy Milne

Fourth Official: Colin Whyte

VAR: Gavin Duncan

Comments from the camp

Manager Derek McInnes and midfielder previewed the clash this week. See their interviews below:

Killie TV

Tom Callaghan will take position in the commentary box alongside John Barnes this weekend. The match will be broadcast to international subscribers who can view coverage as part of their package by logging into Killie TV as normal, while UK subscribers can tune-in for PPV priced at £8.99 for Killie TV subscribers.

You can subscribe to Killie TV – HERE.

Should you experience any issues, please get in touch with killietv@streamdigital.tv

Bring a Gift Appeal

The 2024 Bring a Gift Day will coincide with Kilmarnock’s premiership clash with Heart of Midlothian on Sunday 15^th December. 

Collection points will be open outside of the Moffat Stand turnstiles – across from The Park Hotel – and also at the Rugby Road end of the stadium from 1-3pm.

Full information can be found here.

Foodbank collection

A foodbank collection point will be in operation at the rear of the Moffat Stand. Collections will commence at 1.30pm and every donation is greatly appreciated.

Club Shop

The club shop will open between 12pm and 5.30pm.

Killie Magazine

The latest edition of the Killie Magazine features Marley Watkins as the cover star, who discusses his decision to come back to Kilmarnock in the summer.

Also included is an exclusive interview with youth prospect Corey Armour who discusses coming through the academy as a Killie fan, a chat with popular goalkeeper Gordon Marshall and plenty more!

Pick up your copy from the Killie Superstore now for £5.