“Fraser Taylor converts from close range after a corner-induced scramble, assisted by Nikolas Agrafiotis, to give St. Mirren an early lead.”
Pivotal“Greg Kiltie booked for a foul as the game began to get feisty before the break.”
“Kilmarnock make a triple substitution at half-time, bringing on Jamie Brandon, Djenairo Daniels and Aaron Tshibola in search of a way back into the game.”
“Late flashpoint as both Bailey Rice and Jayden Richardson pick up yellow cards, Richardson for dissent, as tempers flare in the closing stages.”
Kilmarnock
St. Mirren
Outstanding performance
St. Mirren•MidfielderSt. Mirren struck inside four minutes through Fraser Taylor, converting a corner-related scramble into the game's only goal, and then set about managing the contest from the front. Kilmarnock responded with territorial pressure, edging possession stats close and out-cornering their visitors 7-3, but they lacked the cutting edge to punish St. Mirren's resolute rearguard, managing just two shots on target across the ninety minutes. The home side made wholesale changes at the break and into the second half - six substitutions in total - as they searched for an equaliser, but St. Mirren's two saves and disciplined defensive shape held firm. For Kilmarnock this is a frustrating night given their pressure and set-piece dominance, while St. Mirren's efficiency in front of goal and defensive solidity will please those tracking their title-race credentials.
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Aaron Tshibola attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Eseosa Sule has a shot, but it is blocked.
Jayden RichardsonYellow CardJayden Richardson receives a yellow card.
Bailey Rice receives a yellow card.
Cathal McCarthy takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Joe Hugill takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Bailey Rice comes on for Tom Lowery.
Offside.
Eseosa Sule is on, and Ismeal Kabia is off.
Jayden Richardson is on, and Fraser Taylor is off.
Rory McKenzie takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
On Rory McKenzie, off Mark O'Hara.
Luke Thomas comes on for Chris Mochrie.
Djenairo Daniels attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Jake Young is substituted on for Nikolas Agrafiotis.
Corner awarded.
Nikolas Agrafiotis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Michael Schjonning Larsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Ryan Carr takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Joe Hugill takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Jamie Brandon is substituted for Johnly Yfeko.
Aaron Tshibola comes on for Erik Ring.
Djenairo Daniels comes on for Tyreece John Jules.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Paul Nsio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Nikolas AgrafiotisYellow CardYellow card shown to Nikolas Agrafiotis.
Yellow card shown to Greg Kiltie.
Nikolas Agrafiotis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Declan John takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Chris Mochrie takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Tyreece John Jules takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ismeal Kabia takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Calvin Ramsay takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Fraser TaylorFraser Taylor takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Nikolas Agrafiotis
Goal! Fraser Taylor scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Nikolas Agrafiotis.
Corner awarded.
Tyreece John Jules attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kick-off has occurred!
Kilmarnock's woeful start to the season - three straight league defeats including a 4-0 hammering by Dundee United - leaves them bottom-of-the-table and desperate for a response at Rugby Park. St. Mirren, unbeaten and buoyed by a dramatic 3-3 comeback against Motherwell, arrive full of confidence, though history at this ground actually favors the hosts.
