Kilmarnock secures first league victory against Hibernian
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Kilmarnock achieved their first league victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Hibernian at Easter Road. The match saw Kilmarnock dominate, but fail to convert several chances, raising concerns about composure in the final third. Manager Neil McCann's position remains uncertain despite the win, with fans hoping for further improvement. Attention now turns to their next match against Hearts before the international break.
- •Kilmarnock won 1-0 against Hibernian on September 16, 2026.
- •The match was described as a well-deserved victory for Kilmarnock.
- •Fans expressed frustration over officiating decisions, including missed penalty calls.
- •Kilmarnock's next match is against Hearts before the international break.
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — 'Long time coming' but first Killie win 'thoroughly deserved'
"The officials were shocking, two clear penalties which may have been given with other officials who know the laws of the game. Who knows if it'll be enough to save Neil McCann from the chop. Alan: A fantastic performance from Killie, well deserved and should have been a lot more.
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