St Mirren Hosts Exciting Home Match: Preview
The upcoming match on February 11, 2023, at 7:45 PM sees St Mirren hosting Kilmarnock in an exciting Scottish Premiership clash at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park. Both teams arrive with different recent results, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
St Mirren’s Recent Performance
St Mirren recently secured a spot in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-finals. They achieved this after a challenging extra-time victory over Airdrieonians at Albert Bartlett Stadium. Jacob Devaney scored the opener for St Mirren in the first half, but Airdrieonians equalized, forcing the match into extra time.
The decisive moment came late in the additional period when substitute Roland Idowu netted the winner. This victory marks St Mirren’s return to the last eight of the Scottish Cup for the first time since 2022.
Kilmarnock’s Last Match
Kilmarnock faced a tough defeat against Rangers in their latest match. A red card for Dom Thompson early in the game changed the dynamics. Rangers capitalized on the advantage, with James Tavernier converting a penalty following Thompson’s dismissal.
Despite a promising display, particularly from Bruce Anderson, Kilmarnock couldn’t find the net until Greg Kiltie’s late goal, which came after an error from goalkeeper Jack Butland. Unfortunately, Kilmarnock’s hopes were dashed as Rangers scored twice more late in the game.
Match Coverage and Ticket Information
- Kick-off Time: 7:45 PM
- Live Broadcast: Available for international Killie TV subscribers
- Audio Commentary: Provided by Kieran Calderwood, Andrew Milligan, and Adam Lyon for UK-based subscribers
- Pay-Per-View: £12.99; £8.99 for existing Killie TV subscribers
Turnstiles will open at 6:45 PM, and kiosks throughout the stadium will only accept card payments. Fans can expect cloudy weather with light winds and a 90% chance of rain.
Match Officials
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Referee | Grant Irvine |
| Assistant Referee 1 | Daniel McFarlane |
| Assistant Referee 2 | Chris Gentles |
| VAR | Ryan Lee |
| AVAR | Ross Hardie |
Player Insights
Neil McCann and Michael Schjønning-Larsen provided insights to Killie TV ahead of the match, sharing their thoughts on the team’s preparation. Fans can catch these interviews on the official channels.
