Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr Utd
Updated
Kilmarnock won: Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr Utd in the Scottish League Cup (Round 1/8) on Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock goals: Joe Hugill 42', Michael Schjønning-Larsen 79', Nicky Cleșcenco 89'. Ayr Utd goals: Owen Stirton 5', Ross Taylor 48'. Possession: 68-32.
Match report
Kilmarnock beat Ayr Utd 3-2
Kilmarnock came from behind to beat Ayr Utd 3-2 at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park on Friday 14 August in the Scottish League Cup.
Owen Stirton put Ayr Utd ahead on 5' (0-1), Joe Hugill levelled for Kilmarnock on 42' (1-1), Ross Taylor restored Ayr Utd's lead on 48' (1-2), Michael Schjønning-Larsen levelled for Kilmarnock on 79' (2-2) and Nicky Cleșcenco restored Kilmarnock's lead on 89' (3-2).
Nicky Cleșcenco's 89' strike proved decisive.
Kilmarnock had 68% of the ball, shots were 11-7 (9-3 on target).
Attendance: 12,365.
Match stats
| Kilmarnock | Ayr Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 68 | 32 |
| Total shots | 11 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Corners | 13 | 2 |
Lineups
Kilmarnock (4-3-1-2): Maksymilian Stryjek, Jamie Brandon, George Stanger, Robbie Deas, Michael Schjønning-Larsen, Tom Lowery, Aaron Tshibola, Erik Ring, Greg Kiltie, Tyreece John-Jules, Joe Hugill
Ayr Utd (4-2-3-1): Harry Stone, Dylan Watret, Leon King, Kevin Holt, Liam Dick, Reece Lyon, Luke McBeth, Ross Taylor, Ben Summers, Scott McMann, Owen Stirton
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Owen Stirton (Ayr Utd)
- 32' · Yellow card · Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock)
- 38' · Yellow card · Owen Stirton (Ayr Utd)
- 39' · Substitution · Nicky Cleșcenco for Jamie Brandon (Kilmarnock)
- 42' · Goal · Joe Hugill (Kilmarnock)
- 48' · Goal · Ross Taylor (Ayr Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Mark O'Hara for Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock)
- 73' · Substitution · Ieuan Owen for Tyreece John-Jules (Kilmarnock)
- 73' · Substitution · Nicholas McAllister for Leon King (Ayr Utd)
- 79' · Goal · Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Kilmarnock)
- 82' · Substitution · Kenzie Mitchell for Scott McMann (Ayr Utd)
- 89' · Goal · Nicky Cleșcenco (Kilmarnock)
- 90' · Substitution · Jamie Murphy for Reece Lyon (Ayr Utd)
- 90' · Substitution · Jamie Douglas for Dylan Watret (Ayr Utd)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Kilmarnock)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2021: Kilmarnock 3, draws 0, Ayr Utd 1.
Questions
Who won Kilmarnock vs Ayr Utd?
Kilmarnock won, 3-2 (Scottish League Cup) on Fri, 14 Aug 2026.
When and where is Kilmarnock vs Ayr Utd?
Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park, Scottish League Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Ayr Utd?
In 4 league meetings since 2021: Kilmarnock 3 wins, 0 draws, Ayr Utd 1 wins (goals 7-3).