Aberdeen (H) match preview

Aberdeen (H) – Premier Sports Cup quarter-final

Saturday, September 12 – 5.45pm

BBSP Stadium Rugby Park

LAST TIME OUT

KILMARNOCK

Killie picked up a first point of the Scottish Premiership season at Pittodrie last weekend with a goalless stalemate.

Neil McCann’s side came the closest to winning the match, with the Dons keeper pulling off two top saves to deny Cathal McCarthy and Greg Kiltie.

ABERDEEN

In rather unusual circumstances, there’s nothing more to add here!

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for the cup clash have been on sale since Thursday, August 27.

Full ticket information available HERE.

If you require assistance, please contact our ticketing team at tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk or call 01563 545311.

ADMISSION

Turnstiles will open at 4.45pm throughout the stadium – one hour prior to kick-off.

Home supporters should note that access to the East Stand via the Rugby Road gates will be closed.

Numerous kiosks will be open before and during the match for fans in attendance, but please note these are card only.

TRAVEL

Supporters planning to travel via public transport should not that rail services between Glasgow and Kilmarnock are suspended between August 29 and September 14. This is due to engineering works between Barrhead and Dumfries.

Replacement buses will also be laid on between Barrhead and Kilmarnock/Dumfries.

On the Kilmarnock to Stranraer route, buses will run between Kilmarnock and Troon, where passengers can connect with trains to and from Ayr.

MATCH COVERAGE

International subscribers can watch live on Killie TV, with commentary from Kieron Calderwood, Andrew Milligan and Adam Lyon.

Live updates will also be available across the club’s official social media channels throughout the night.

MATCHDAY GET TOGETHER

The Killie Community Hub will be open for the Matchday Get Together.

Supporters are welcome to pop in, meet up with fellow Killie fans and enjoy a tea or coffee and something to eat before making the short walk over to BBSP Stadium Rugby Park for kick-off.

MINUTE’S APPLAUSE

Supporters are reminded that a minute’s applause will take place in the 69th minute of the game in tribute to Mark James, who sadly passed away recently.

WEATHER

17C | 40% chance of rain | cloudy but mild.

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Don Robertson

Assistant Referee 1: Graeme Stewart

Assistant Referee 2: Scott Anderson

Fourth Official: Colin Steven

VAR: Chris Graham