Kilmarnock v Celtic: Team News and Injury Updates
Kilmarnock defender Robbie Deas serves the second of a two-match ban after picking up too many yellow cards last season. Tyreece John-Jules is OK after coming off against St Johnstone last week with a facial knock.
What's the latest on Celtic's injury list?
Celtic winger Jota returned to training for the first time since April 2025 after recovering from an ACL injury but is weeks away from a comeback. Defender Liam Scales concludes his two-match ban for breaching the yellow cards threshold last term.
League Standing
Kilmarnock currently sit 11th in the Premiership, 42 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. They have scored 37 goals and conceded 65 this season, with a goal difference of -28.
Recent Form
Kilmarnock are on a 5-game winning run, with their last result being a 1-4 win over Livingston on May 17, 2026. Their recent form reads 5W-0D-0L, with their most recent result being a 4-1 win over Livingston.
What comes next for Kilmarnock?
Kilmarnock face Celtic in their next match, with Jota's return to training a significant boost for the Hoops. However, Robbie Deas' ban and Tyreece John-Jules' facial knock will be a concern for the Kilmarnock management. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to gain momentum in the Premiership.
