Kilmarnock's strong second-half fightback was not enough to secure a win against Hearts.

What happened?

Hearts dominated the first half, with Elton Kabangu scoring after seven minutes on his first league start. Kilmarnock immediately made them pay in the second half, with Bobby Wales smashing home a volley to bring the score level after 50 minutes.

Why it matters for Kilmarnock

The loss leaves Kilmarnock in 11th place in the Scottish Premiership, seven points above St Johnstone. As of 29 Jun 2026, Kilmarnock's league standing is 11th, with 28 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWL. Their goal difference is -28, with 37 scored and 65 conceded.

What comes next?

Kilmarnock's next fixture is against Raith Rovers at home on 2026-07-14. The team will look to bounce back from this loss and find consistency in their performance. With five points off the top six, Kilmarnock still has a chance to climb up the table. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 11th | | Points | 28 | | Recent Form | WWWWL | | Goal Difference | -28 | | Next Fixture | vs Raith Rovers (2026-07-14) | Kilmarnock's recent form has been promising, with a 5-game winning run, including a 4-1 win over Livingston on 2026-05-17.