St. Mirren 0-0 Kilmarnock: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of St. Mirren 0-0 Kilmarnock in the Premiership on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

St. Mirren and Kilmarnock played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a tight Scottish Premiership clash. The first half saw St. Mirren dominate possession but struggle to break down Kilmarnock’s defence, with a yellow card for Roland Idowu in the 27th minute adding some tension. At the break, St. Mirren made a change with Jayden Richardson replacing Roland Idowu, hoping to inject more energy, but clear chances remained scarce as both sides pushed without finding the net.

The second half continued in a similar vein, with St. Mirren bringing on Mikael Mandron for Jonah Ayunga in the 56th minute to boost their attack, followed by more substitutions like Evan Mooney for Dan N’Lundulu at 77’ and late switches with Mark O’Hara for Killian Phillips and Fraser Taylor for Conor McMenamin in stoppage time. Kilmarnock responded with their own changes, including Jack Thomson for Tom Lowery at 62’, Ben Brannan for Tyreece John-Jules at 67’, and a double swap of Liam Polworth for Greg Kiltie plus Marcus Dackers for Bruce Anderson at 80’, but neither team could capitalise. Coming off recent form where St. Mirren had picked up wins against Livingston and Dundee United while Kilmarnock were winless in their last five, this result felt like a missed opportunity for both to build momentum.

St. Mirren controlled the ball for much of the game with 59% possession, which helped them rack up more corners and successful dribbles, showing they were the side trying to dictate play and create openings. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, sat deeper with 41% of the ball but stayed disciplined, picking up no cards while St. Mirren earned one yellow, which might have limited their aggression at times.

When it came to changes, St. Mirren used all five substitutions to freshen things up, starting with Jayden Richardson coming on for Roland Idowu at half-time, then Mikael Mandron replacing Jonah Ayunga soon after, Evan Mooney for Dan N’Lundulu later on, and a late double with Mark O’Hara for Killian Phillips plus Fraser Taylor for Conor McMenamin. Kilmarnock made four switches, bringing Jack Thomson on for Tom Lowery, Ben Brannan for Tyreece John-Jules, and then Liam Polworth for Greg Kiltie alongside Marcus Dackers for Bruce Anderson, all aimed at holding firm without any assists or penalties to swing the balance.

The game lacked goals but had its flashpoints, starting with a yellow card for St. Mirren’s Roland Idowu in the 27th minute, which forced a cautious approach from the home side. At half-time, Jayden Richardson came on to replace Roland Idowu, aiming to steady the midfield, while later changes like Mikael Mandron replacing Jonah Ayunga at 56’ and Evan Mooney for Dan N’Lundulu at 77’ tried to spark St. Mirren’s forward line.

Kilmarnock’s key adjustments came in the second half, with Jack Thomson replacing Tom Lowery at 62’ and Ben Brannan coming on for Tyreece John-Jules at 67’ to maintain their shape. A double substitution at 80’ saw Liam Polworth replace Greg Kiltie and Marcus Dackers come on for Bruce Anderson, helping them see out the draw, while St. Mirren’s stoppage-time swaps of Mark O’Hara for Killian Phillips and Fraser Taylor for Conor McMenamin couldn’t force a breakthrough.

St. Mirren lined up in a 3-1-4-2 shape, focusing on width and defensive solidity, with players like Roland Idowu in midfield before his yellow card and substitution for Jayden Richardson at half-time. Up front, partnerships involving Jonah Ayunga and Dan N’Lundulu aimed to create chances, with later introductions like Mikael Mandron and Evan Mooney adding fresh legs, while late arrivals Mark O’Hara and Fraser Taylor bolstered the setup alongside Conor McMenamin and Killian Phillips.

Kilmarnock set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, emphasising a compact defence and quick counters, with Tom Lowery anchoring midfield until Jack Thomson replaced him at 62’. Forward options like Tyreece John-Jules and Bruce Anderson led the line before Ben Brannan and Marcus Dackers came on as substitutes, while Greg Kiltie provided creativity until Liam Polworth took his place at 80’.

Tobi Oluwayemi earned Coral’s Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance in goal, making seven crucial saves to keep a clean sheet with zero goals conceded. His three clearances and two punches helped clear danger effectively, proving vital in a game where chances were limited but pressure was constant.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Kilmarnock (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Livingston (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Dundee United (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Aberdeen (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Dundee (A)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs St. Mirren (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aberdeen (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Hearts (A)

St. Mirren have just drawn 0-0 at home to Kilmarnock, leaving them ninth in the table on 18 points after a run that includes back-to-back wins over Livingston and Dundee United but also a recent loss to Dundee. They’ll be looking to climb the standings when they face Rangers, who are third on 32 points, in their next match on 30 December 2025 at 19:45 – a tough test that could help them push towards mid-table security if they build on their solid defensive displays.

Kilmarnock have just come away with a 0-0 draw against St. Mirren, keeping them 11th on 13 points following a tough spell with losses to Falkirk, Aberdeen and Rangers, plus a draw at Hearts. They need to turn things around against Dundee, currently 10th on 16 points, in their upcoming fixture on 30 December 2025 at 19:45, where picking up three points could be key to pulling clear of the relegation scrap.

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