Kilmarnock suffered a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Celtic on Sunday, with assistant manager Shaun Maloney taking charge of the team in the absence of manager Martin O'Neill. O'Neill had undergone a minor medical procedure and was recovering well, but was unable to attend the match.
What happened?
Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney led the team to a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock on Sunday, with Kasper Høgh scoring three goals in the first half. Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan added the other two goals, while Michael Schjønning Larsen scored Kilmarnock's only goal.
Why it matters for Kilmarnock
The 5-1 defeat is a significant blow to Kilmarnock's chances in the Scottish Premiership, with the team currently sitting 11th in the league table. They have scored 37 goals this season, but have conceded 65, leaving them with a -28 goal difference.
What comes next?
Kilmarnock will look to bounce back from the defeat when they take on Livingston in their next match. The team has been on a 5-game winning run, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way)
Kilmarnock currently sit 11th in the Premiership, with 28 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWL.
Recent form (last 5)
Kilmarnock have been on a 5-game winning run, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first).
Title race
Kilmarnock are currently 42 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race.
Last result
Kilmarnock's last result was a 1-4 defeat to Livingston on May 17, 2026.
Goals this season
Kilmarnock have scored 37 goals this season, but have conceded 65, leaving them with a -28 goal difference.
Recent form (last 5)
Kilmarnock have been on a 5-game winning run, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first).
