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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 with a final score of 0-0. The first half saw St. Mirren dominate possession but struggle to break down Kilmarnock’s defence, with Roland Idowu picking up a yellow card in the 27th minute. Coming off a run of form that included back-to-back home wins against Livingston and Dundee United, St. Mirren looked the more likely side but couldn’t convert their pressure into goals before the break.

The second half began with St. Mirren making an early change as Jayden Richardson replaced Roland Idowu at the 46-minute mark, followed by further substitutions including Mikael Mandron for Jonah Ayunga in the 56th. Kilmarnock, who have been winless in their last five league outings including recent losses to Falkirk and Aberdeen, made adjustments of their own with Jack Thomson coming on for Tom Lowery in the 62nd and Ben Brannan replacing Tyreece John-Jules shortly after. Despite late changes from both sides, including St. Mirren’s double switch in stoppage time, neither team found a breakthrough in a tightly contested affair.

St. Mirren controlled the game with 59% possession and racked up 11 corners compared to Kilmarnock’s four, pointing to sustained pressure from the home side that never quite paid off in terms of clear chances. Their 75 successful dribbles outpaced Kilmarnock’s 57, showing more intent in attacking areas, but discipline was an issue with one yellow card while Kilmarnock stayed clean on that front. No red cards, penalties or injury-time goals were recorded, and assists were absent in this goalless encounter.

Both teams used most of their substitutions, with St. Mirren making five changes – including Jayden Richardson for Roland Idowu at 46’, Mikael Mandron for Jonah Ayunga at 56’, Evan Mooney for Dan N’Lundulu at 77’, and a late double of Mark O’Hara for Killian Phillips plus Fraser Taylor for Conor McMenamin at 90+2’ – while Kilmarnock opted for four, such as Jack Thomson replacing Tom Lowery at 62’ and a pair at 80’ with Liam Polworth for Greg Kiltie and Marcus Dackers for Bruce Anderson.

The match’s early flashpoint came in the 27th minute when St. Mirren’s Roland Idowu received a yellow card, potentially disrupting their rhythm in midfield. Halftime brought a tactical tweak for St. Mirren as Jayden Richardson came on for Idowu, aiming to inject fresh energy, while further changes like Mikael Mandron replacing Jonah Ayunga in the 56th and Evan Mooney for Dan N’Lundulu at 77’ sought to sharpen their attack. Late on, St. Mirren made a double substitution in the 90+2nd minute with Mark O’Hara taking over from Killian Phillips and Fraser Taylor replacing Conor McMenamin, but these failed to unlock the deadlock.

Kilmarnock responded with their own adjustments, starting with Jack Thomson replacing Tom Lowery in the 62nd minute to steady the midfield, followed by Ben Brannan coming on for Tyreece John-Jules at 67’. A double change at 80’ saw Liam Polworth replace Greg Kiltie and Marcus Dackers take over from Bruce Anderson, helping them hold firm defensively in a game that lacked decisive moments or goals.

St. Mirren lined up in a 3-1-4-2 shape, relying on a solid backline to support their midfield push, where partnerships like Killian Phillips and Conor McMenamin provided width before their late substitutions. Roland Idowu started in midfield but was booked and replaced by Jayden Richardson at halftime, while upfront Jonah Ayunga and Dan N’Lundulu led the line until Mikael Mandron and Evan Mooney came on respectively. Mark O’Hara and Fraser Taylor entered late to bolster the setup.

Kilmarnock set out in a 4-1-4-1 formation, focusing on a compact midfield to counter St. Mirren’s possession, with Tom Lowery anchoring before Jack Thomson replaced him in the second half. Tyreece John-Jules and Greg Kiltie offered threats in attack until Ben Brannan and Liam Polworth came on, while Bruce Anderson made way for Marcus Dackers late on. This structure helped them absorb pressure effectively.

Tobi Oluwayemi earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match honours with a commanding performance in goal, making seven crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and ensure no goals were conceded. His three clearances and two punches underlined his authority in the box, proving vital in repelling St. Mirren’s attacks throughout the match.

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 played out a 0-0 draw against Kilmarnock, leaving them ninth in the table on 18 points after a mixed run that includes recent home wins over Livingston and Dundee United but also a heavy away loss to Dundee. Their next match is against Rangers on 2025-12-30 at 19:45, with the opposition sitting third on 32 points, making this a tough test where St. Mirren will aim to build on their defensive solidity to close the gap on the top half and avoid slipping further.

Kilmarnock have just drawn 0-0 with St. Mirren, keeping them 11th on 13 points amid a poor streak featuring losses to Falkirk, Aberdeen and Rangers, plus a draw with Hearts. They face Dundee next on 2025-12-30 at 19:45, with the opponents in 10th on 16 points, offering a chance to climb away from the bottom spots if they can turn their defensive resilience into a much-needed win.

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