Kilmarnock 2-1 Dundee United
Updated
Kilmarnock won: Kilmarnock 2-1 Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup (Round 1/8) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock goals: Marcus Dackers 6', Brad Lyons 69'. Dundee United goals: Owen Stirton 25'. Possession: 52-48.
Match report
Kilmarnock beat Dundee United 2-1
Kilmarnock squeezed past Dundee United 2-1 at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park on Sunday 17 August in the Scottish League Cup.
Marcus Dackers put Kilmarnock ahead on 6' (1-0), Owen Stirton levelled for Dundee United on 25' (1-1) and Brad Lyons restored Kilmarnock's lead on 69' (2-1).
Kilmarnock had 52% of the ball, shots were 10-8 (6-2 on target).
Attendance: 4,853.
Match stats
| Kilmarnock | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Total shots | 10 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
Lineups
Kilmarnock (3-5-2): Maksymilian Stryjek, Brad Lyons, Lewis Mayo, Robbie Deas, Jamie Brandon, David Watson, Liam Polworth, Ethan Schilte-Brown, Ben Brannan, Djenairo Daniels, Marcus Dackers
Dundee United (3-4-3): Yevhenii Kucherenko, Iurie Iovu, Bert Esselink, Krisztian Keresztes, Luca Stephenson, Vicko Sevelj, Craig Sibbald, Will Ferry, Amar Fatah, Max Watters, Ivan Dolcek
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Marcus Dackers (Kilmarnock)
- 14' · Yellow card · Robbie Deas (Kilmarnock)
- 17' · Substitution · Owen Stirton for Max Watters (Dundee United)
- 23' · Yellow card · Iurie Iovu (Dundee United)
- 25' · Goal · Owen Stirton (Dundee United)
- 30' · Yellow card · Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock)
- 35' · Yellow card · Will Ferry (Dundee United)
- 45'+5 · Yellow card · Luca Stephenson (Dundee United)
- 46' · Substitution · Greg Kiltie for Djenairo Daniels (Kilmarnock)
- 60' · Substitution · Julius Eskesen for Iurie Iovu (Dundee United)
- 63' · Yellow card · Owen Stirton (Dundee United)
- 67' · Substitution · Bruce Anderson for Liam Polworth (Kilmarnock)
- 68' · Substitution · Panutche Camara for Craig Sibbald (Dundee United)
- 68' · Substitution · Dario Naamo for Amar Fatah (Dundee United)
- 69' · Goal · Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock)
- 73' · Yellow card · Krisztian Keresztes (Dundee United)
- 81' · Substitution · Dominic Thompson for Ben Brannan (Kilmarnock)
- 85' · Substitution · Rory McKenzie for Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock)
- 85' · Substitution · Kyle Magennis for David Watson (Kilmarnock)
All-time head-to-head
88 league meetings since 1994: Kilmarnock 32, draws 30, Dundee United 26.
Questions
Who won Kilmarnock vs Dundee United?
Kilmarnock won, 2-1 (Scottish League Cup) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025.
When and where is Kilmarnock vs Dundee United?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park, Scottish League Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Dundee United?
In 88 league meetings since 1994: Kilmarnock 32 wins, 30 draws, Dundee United 26 wins (goals 120-118).