Kilmarnock v Hearts: leaders meet survival fight | OneFootball

Kilmarnock host Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, 14 March 2026 at Rugby Park, with the leaders aiming to consolidate top spot and the hosts seeking points to ease relegation pressure.

Hearts won 3-0 at Rugby Park in October and drew 1-1 in December. The visitors lead the table on 63 points, while Kilmarnock are 11th with 21.

Kilmarnock have won one of their past five league games, including heavy defeats at Rangers and Falkirk, but did edge a 4-3 home win over St Mirren. The Jambos have three wins in five, posting three straight clean sheets at home against Hibernian, Falkirk and Aberdeen either side of a loss at Rangers.

The Jam Tarts bring a strong defensive platform, with 15 clean sheets and only 24 goals conceded this season. They average 52% possession and 76.72% passing accuracy, and carry an aerial threat with 15 headed goals. Cláudio Braga (12 league goals) and Lawrence Shankland (11) headline their attack. Kilmarnock have scored 32 and conceded 60, with 41% possession and 72.54% passing accuracy. Tyreece John-Jules leads their scoring with eight, while Greg Kiltie has supplied four assists. Set pieces and crosses could be key at both ends given each side's delivery volume and accuracy in open play, with Kilmarnock connecting on 24.62% of crosses.

A home win would move Kilmarnock to 24 points and could give their survival bid a lift. Victory would take the Jambos to 66 points and strengthen their position at the summit.