Kilmarnock's 5-0 win over their opponents is a testament to the team's strength and resilience. The Hoops' manager, Martin O'Neill, was a key factor in the team's success, despite being absent due to illness. Shaun Maloney, the stand-in gaffer, revealed that O'Neill had given the team talk at the pre-match hotel, issuing one instruction: to go and win. The team responded positively, with Kasper Hogh scoring a hat-trick in the first half. Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan also found the back of the net, as Kilmarnock dominated the game. Maloney was thrilled with the result, praising the team's mentality and creativity. The win sets a high standard for the team, and they will look to maintain this level of performance in future matches. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Premiership, 28 pts, 6W-10D-17L from 33 games, recent form WWWWL. Goals this season: 37 scored, 65 conceded (-28 goal difference). Title race: 42 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Last result: Livingston 1-4 Kilmarnock (2026-05-17). Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run.