Date: 9th August 2026
Kick off: 13:30
Venue: The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park
Broadcast: Sky Sports Main Event
Manager: Neil McCann
Referee: Ryan Lee
VAR: Andrew Dallas
Stats & Facts
Kilmarnock scored more goals in their defeat last Saturday to St Johnstone (three), than they did in their entire Premier Sports Cup group campaign (two).
Kilmarnock have since changed surfaces at Rugby Park.
Celtic’s last visit to Ayrshire saw scenes of delirium as Julian Araujo completed the comeback in the 97th minute with a thunderous strike to win 3-2.
Celtic’s last defeat in Ayr came nearly three years ago after a Nat Phillips disasterclass as the Hoops lost 2-1.
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