George Stanger's first-half goal gave Kilmarnock their long-awaited first Scottish Premiership victory of the season with a 1-0 win at Hibernian. The defender's close-range finish in the 40th minute at Easter Road on Wednesday was enough to secure three key points for the Ayrshire side.
The result lifts Kilmarnock off the foot of the table to 12th place, now on five points from their opening seven matches. The win breaks a run of four league games without a victory and provides a significant boost ahead of a tough trip to face second-placed Rangers on 10 October.
Stanger, a 26-year-old New Zealand international, was recently called up to the All Whites squad for their upcoming international window. His match-winning contribution comes amid reported transfer interest from English League One side Burton Albion. The centre-back has previously been part of New Zealand's senior setup but is yet to make his full international debut.
Kilmarnock's recent form shows one win, three draws and one loss from their last five outings. The team will look to build on this momentum when they travel to Ibrox, with the current league standings showing the scale of the challenge against a Rangers side pushing at the top.
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