Hibernian 1-0 Kilmarnock
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Hibernian won: Hibernian 1-0 Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership (Round 20) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh. Hibernian goals: Nectarios Triantis 25'. Sent off: Danny Armstrong (63'). Expected goals: 2.32-0.25. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Nectarios Triantis (8.4).
Match report
Hibernian beat Kilmarnock 1-0
Hibernian narrowly beat Kilmarnock 1-0 at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday 29 December in the Scottish Premiership.
Nectarios Triantis put Hibernian ahead on 25' (1-0).
Danny Armstrong (Kilmarnock) was sent off on 63'.
Hibernian had 60% of the ball, shots were 7-5 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.32-0.25. Hibernian were the better side on chances, too.
Nectarios Triantis (Hibernian) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 19,265. Referee: Dan McFarlane.
Match stats
| Hibernian | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.32 | 0.25 |
| Total shots | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 308 (73%) | 179 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total shots | 7 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Hibernian (3-4-1-2): Jordan Smith, Lewis Miller, Rocky Bushiri, Jack Iredale, Chris Cadden, Nicky Cadden, Nectarios Triantis, Joe Newell, Josh Campbell, Martin Boyle, Junior Hoilett
Kilmarnock (4-4-2): Robby McCrorie, Brad Lyons, Joe Wright, Lewis Mayo, Corrie Ndaba, Danny Armstrong, David Watson, Liam Polworth, Fraser Murray, Kyle Vassell, Bobby Wales
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Nectarios Triantis (Hibernian)
- 31' · Substitution · Robbie Deas for Joe Wright (Kilmarnock)
- 44' · Yellow card · Liam Polworth (Kilmarnock)
- 46' · Substitution · Hyeok-Kyu Kwon for Joe Newell (Hibernian)
- 53' · Yellow card · Hyeok-Kyu Kwon (Hibernian)
- 59' · Yellow card · Danny Armstrong (Kilmarnock)
- 63' · Red card · Danny Armstrong (Kilmarnock)
- 68' · Substitution · Jordan Obita for Jack Iredale (Hibernian)
- 71' · Substitution · Kyle Magennis for Liam Polworth (Kilmarnock)
- 71' · Substitution · Bruce Anderson for Kyle Vassell (Kilmarnock)
- 71' · Substitution · Innes Cameron for Bobby Wales (Kilmarnock)
- 74' · Substitution · Dwight Gayle for Junior Hoilett (Hibernian)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Jack Burroughs for David Watson (Kilmarnock)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock)
All-time head-to-head
97 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 39, draws 29, Kilmarnock 29.
Questions
Who won Hibernian vs Kilmarnock?
Hibernian won, 1-0 (Scottish Premiership) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024.
When and where is Hibernian vs Kilmarnock?
Sun, 29 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernian and Kilmarnock?
In 97 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 39 wins, 29 draws, Kilmarnock 29 wins (goals 144-118).