Afeez strikes early as Aberdeen edge Kilmarnock | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Aberdeen beat Kilmarnock 1-0 at Pittodrie. Aremu Afeez struck in the first minute from the centre of the box after Stuart Armstrong's pass. Kilmarnock's best spell brought Aaron Tshibola's header against the bar (60.) and forced Dimitar Mitov into a low save from Nicky Serghei Clescenco (50.). Despite 58.7% possession and 11 attempts, the visitors put only three on target. The Dons remain second in the Relegation group and visit Livingston next, while Kilmarnock stay fifth and host Dundee Utd.

Player of the Match Dimitar Mitov preserved the lead with three saves and a high claim, providing the calm that anchored The Dons' clean sheet.

Stat of the Match Kilmarnock had 58.7% possession, but managed only three shots on target.

Three Things We Learned Aremu Afeez's early strike set the tone and remained the difference. Mitov made three saves and one high claim, reflecting The Dons' compact approach. Kilmarnock delivered 30 crosses and hit the woodwork through Tshibola, yet their 16.7% crossing accuracy blunted the threat.