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Kilmarnock aims to improve scoring ahead of league opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:52 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Kilmarnock aims to improve scoring ahead of league opener

Summary

Kilmarnock, under manager Neil McCann, is preparing for the Scottish Premiership season start after a disappointing Premier Sports Cup group stage. The team finished with only two goals from four matches, culminating in a goalless draw against Peterhead, from which they lost in a penalty shootout. Despite this, Kilmarnock qualified for the last 16, finishing a point ahead of Hamilton Academical and Raith Rovers. McCann expressed confidence in the team's ability to regain their offensive sharpness as they head into their league opener against St Johnstone next week.

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By the Numbers

•Kilmarnock held to a goalless draw at Peterhead in their cup finale.
•McCann cites eight to nine missed scoring chances in the match.
•The team qualified for the last 16 despite finishing with only two goals.
•Kilmarnock prepares for the league opener against St Johnstone next week.
•Four consecutive clean sheets noted by McCann as a positive takeaway.

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6:52 PMYahoo Sports — McCann expects Kilmarnock to regain 'cutting edge'

What they're saying

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Neil McCann expects his Kilmarnock side to find their "real cutting edge" again once the Scottish Premiership season starts despite finishing the Premier Sports Cup group stage with only two goals from four games. The Ayrshire side were held to a goalless draw away to Peterhead in their final game, with the third-tier side also taking the bonus point by winning the penalty shoot-out.
— Yahoo Sports

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