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Kilmarnock secures late victory over Elgin in League Cup clash

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Kilmarnock secures late victory over Elgin in League Cup clash

Summary

Kilmarnock, playing with 10 men, required a last-minute goal from Joe Hugill to secure a 1-0 win against Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage. The match took place on July 18, 2026, with Kilmarnock struggling to find the net against their League 2 hosts until the stoppage-time goal clinched the victory. Other matches featured comfortable wins for St Johnstone and St Mirren, who defeated Greenock Morton 3-0 and Cove Rangers 4-0, respectively. In total, several League 1 and Championship teams also claimed victories in today's matches.

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By the Numbers

•Kilmarnock won 1-0 against Elgin City in stoppage time.
•Joe Hugill scored the decisive goal for Kilmarnock.
•St Johnstone and St Mirren also achieved victories in the cup.
•East Kilbride came from behind to claim a 5-3 win over Dumbarton.
•Multiple teams across League 1 and Championship won their matches today.

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5:03 PMBBC Football — 10-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up

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Ten-man Kilmarnock need a stoppage-time goal to defeat Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while St Johnstone and holders St Mirren are also among Saturday's winners.
— BBC Football

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