Get the confirmed Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian lineups, team news, and expert match prediction alongside the latest betting odds and insights.
Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 17:45 UK time |
Venue | The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park |
The starting lineups for the Premiership fixture between Kilmarnock and Heart of Midlothian have been confirmed.
Kilmarnock Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Calum Ferrie, Cathal McCarthy, Jamie Brandon, George Stanger, Michael Schjønning-Larsen, Greg Kiltie, Tom Lowery, Erik Ring, Bailey Rice, Tyreece John-Jules, Joe Hugill
Substitutes: Ieuan Owen, Rory McKenzie, Cole Burke, Euan Bowie, Corey Armour, Nicky Clescenco, Jonathan Meier, Aaron Tshibola, Mark O'Hara
Heart of Midlothian Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Beau Reus, Stuart Findlay, Stephen Kingsley, Jamie McCart, Christian Borchgrevink, Laurent Mendy, Tómas Magnússon, Josh McPake, Calvin Miller, Cláudio Braga, James Wilson
Substitutes: JJ Williams, Harry Milne, Yan Dhanda, Sabri Guendouz, Rogers Mato, Ageu, Jordi Altena, Sabah Kerjota, Ryan Fulton
Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Immediate Reaction
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock set up in a 4-4-2 shape with Calum Ferrie starting in goal behind a defensive line of Jamie Brandon, Cathal McCarthy, George Stanger, and Michael Schjønning-Larsen. Greg Kiltie and Tom Lowery take charge in central midfield, flanked by Erik Ring and Bailey Rice out wide. Up front, Tyreece John-Jules partners Joe Hugill in attack to lead the home side's offensive efforts.
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian also adopt a 4-4-2 system, with Beau Reus guarding the net behind Christian Borchgrevink, Stuart Findlay, Jamie McCart, and Stephen Kingsley. Laurent Mendy and Tómas Magnússon anchor the midfield pairing, supported by Calvin Miller and Josh McPake on the wings. Cláudio Braga and James Wilson spearhead the attack as the visitors' starting strike force.
Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Reactive Bet Builder
The selected bet builder features James Wilson as an anytime goalscorer, Joe Hugill to register over 0.5 shots on target, over 2.5 total match goals, and Robbie Deas to be shown a card.
Kilmarnock vs Heart of Midlothian Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Heart of Midlothian enter the contest as favourites following the release of the confirmed teams, with their attacking setup expected to test Kilmarnock's defensive structure at Rugby Park. Although the hosts will look to make home advantage count through their forward pair, the visitors hold the edge in recent form and quality in the final third.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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