Kilmarnock have signed Manchester United striker Joe Hugill. Hugill moves to Kilmarnock for an undisclosed fee and pens a deal to 2027.
What happened?
Kilmarnock currently sit 11th in the Scottish Premiership, with 28 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWL.
Their last result was a 4-1 win against Livingston on 2026-05-17. Joe Hugill has gained senior competitive experience through loan spells at Altrincham, Burton Albion, Wigan Athletic, Carlisle United, and most recently Barnet.
Why it matters for Kilmarnock
This signing is a significant boost to Kilmarnock's squad, as they look to improve their position in the Scottish Premiership. The team has scored 37 goals this season, but conceded 65, resulting in a -28 goal difference.
What comes next?
Kilmarnock's next fixture is against Raith Rovers at home on 2026-07-14. The team will be looking to build on their recent form, which has seen them win five games in a row.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 11th in Premiership |
| Goals this season | 37 scored, 65 conceded |
| Title race | 42 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian |
| Last result | Livingston 1-4 Kilmarnock (2026-05-17) |
| Recent form | 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first) |
| Next fixture | vs Raith Rovers (at home, 2026-07-14) |
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