Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock
Updated
Aberdeen won: Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership (Round 17) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025 at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen. Aberdeen goals: Kenan Bilalovic 79', Jesper Karlsson 85' (pen). Kilmarnock goals: Tyreece John-Jules 17'. Expected goals: 3.53-1.02. Possession: 68-32. Player of the match: James Brown (8.5).
Match report
Aberdeen beat Kilmarnock 2-1
Aberdeen came from behind to beat Kilmarnock 2-1 at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday 14 December in the Scottish Premiership.
Tyreece John-Jules put Kilmarnock ahead on 17' (0-1), Kenan Bilalovic levelled for Aberdeen on 79' (1-1) and Jesper Karlsson restored Aberdeen's lead from the penalty spot on 85' (2-1).
Jesper Karlsson's 85' strike proved decisive.
Aberdeen had 68% of the ball, shots were 21-8 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 3.53-1.02. Aberdeen were the better side on chances, too.
James Brown (Kilmarnock) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 15,472. Referee: Ross Hardie.
Match stats
| Aberdeen | Kilmarnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 68 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.53 | 1.02 |
| Total shots | 21 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 14 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 463 (86%) | 176 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 21 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 6 |
Lineups
Aberdeen (3-4-2-1): Dimitar Mitov, Nicky Devlin, Jack Milne, Mats Knoester, Alexander Jensen, Stuart Armstrong, Dante Polvara, Topi Keskinen, Adil Aouchiche, Jesper Karlsson, Kevin Nisbet
Kilmarnock (5-3-2): Toby Oluwayemi, George Stanger, Lewis Mayo, Robbie Deas, James Brown, Dominic Thompson, Brad Lyons, Liam Polworth, Tom Lowery, Tyreece John-Jules, Bruce Anderson
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Tyreece John-Jules (Kilmarnock)
- 46' · Substitution · Graeme Shinnie for Alexander Jensen (Aberdeen)
- 51' · Yellow card · George Stanger (Kilmarnock)
- 57' · Yellow card · Robbie Deas (Kilmarnock)
- 61' · Yellow card · Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock)
- 65' · Substitution · Marko Lazetic for Dante Polvara (Aberdeen)
- 65' · Substitution · Greg Kiltie for Tyreece John-Jules (Kilmarnock)
- 69' · Yellow card · James Brown (Kilmarnock)
- 72' · Substitution · Kenan Bilalovic for Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)
- 73' · Substitution · Marcus Dackers for Bruce Anderson (Kilmarnock)
- 75' · Yellow card · Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)
- 79' · Goal · Kenan Bilalovic (Aberdeen)
- 85' · Goal · Jesper Karlsson (Aberdeen)
- 86' · Substitution · Ben Brannan for Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock)
- 86' · Substitution · Jack Thomson for Tom Lowery (Kilmarnock)
- 86' · Substitution · Ethan Schilte-Brown for George Stanger (Kilmarnock)
- 88' · Yellow card · Adil Aouchiche (Aberdeen)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Liam Polworth (Kilmarnock)
All-time head-to-head
109 league meetings since 1994: Aberdeen 52, draws 21, Kilmarnock 36.
Questions
Who won Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock?
Aberdeen won, 2-1 (Scottish Premiership) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025.
When and where is Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock?
In 109 league meetings since 1994: Aberdeen 52 wins, 21 draws, Kilmarnock 36 wins (goals 149-120).