Match preview: Celtic (H)

We are back to Rugby Park for William Hill Premiership action this weekend as we welcome Celtic to Ayrshire.

We are aiming to bounce back from a late defeat against Dundee after taking a 2-0 lead.

It was three matches on the road last week, so it’s back to home comforts this weekend.

We have won two of the last three meetings against Celtic at Rugby Park, with a victory in both the League Cup and Premiership last season.

Previous meeting

We last faced Celtic in the William Hill Scottish Premiership opening weekend as the champions raised the flag by defeating us 4-0.

Last match: Ross County

Celtic won their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig 3-1 on Wednesday night as Nicolas Kuhn bagged a brace alongside a Reo Hatate goal.

Their last league match was a 2-0 victory against Dundee.

Last match: Killie

Last weekend we led 2-0 against Dundee thanks to goals from Bruce Anderson and Matty Kennedy.

Dundee then sparked a comeback to win 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner.

Last 5 form:

Killie: Dundee A (2-3 L), Hearts A (2-1 W), Ross County A (1-2 L), Rangers H (1-0 W), Dundee A (3-2 W)

Celtic: RB Leipzig (3-1 W), Aberdeen N (6-0 W), Dundee H (2-0 H), Motherwell A (3-0 W), Atalanta (0-0 D)

The 3pm kick-off will be shown live to international Killie TV customers, while UK-based subscribers can tune-in for audio presented by John Barnes and Gerry McCabe.

Take a look at key matchday details below.

Entry information

Tickets have been available to Kilmarnock season ticket holders and non-season ticket holder supporters as per previous communications on our club website.

Turnstiles will open at 1.30pm, with away fans entering via the Chadwick Stand gates on Rugby Road.

Remembrance Day

There will be Remembrance Day activities along with a pre-match minute’s silence.

Safety and Security

In accordance with the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, it is an offence, punishable by law for any person to enter or attempts to enter the ground;

• in possession of a controlled container (other than medicine) which is capable of containing liquid and is made from such material or is of such construction, or is so adapted, that if it were thrown would be capable of causing some injury to that person
• in possession of alcohol
• whilst drunk

In accordance with the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022, it is an offence for a person, without reasonable excuse,

• to possess a pyrotechnic article to which this section applies in a public place or in a designated venue or while at a designated event
• in possession any article which is a firework

Weather

12°C, slight breeze, cloudy with a 29% chance of rain.

Match Officials

Referee: Nick Walsh

Assistant referees: David McGeachie, Jonathan Bell

Fourth Official: Chris Graham

VAR: Don Robertson

Comments from the camp

Derek McInnes and Brad Lyons spoke to the media ahead of this game. See their interviews below:

Killie TV

Gerry McCabe 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 live audio.

You can subscribe to Killie TV – HERE.

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

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 10am and 4pm.

Killie Magazine

Robbie Deas is our cover star for issue 5 of the magazine that’s in the Killie Superstore.

The defender discusses his rise through academy football, loan spells and becoming a Premiership player and featuring in Europe. All of this and so much more.

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