Kilmarnock struggles continue with back-to-back defeats in Premiership

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Kilmarnock struggles continue with back-to-back defeats in Premiership

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Kilmarnock faced another setback in the Premiership, suffering a 5-1 loss to Celtic at Rugby Park on August 10, 2026. This follows a narrow 4-3 defeat against St Johnstone in their season opener, leaving Kilmarnock without a point in their first two league matches. Midfielder Greg Kiltie stated the team must improve defensively after conceding nine goals over these games. Despite the rough start, Kiltie expressed confidence in manager Neil McCann's approach and emphasized the need for the team to keep believing in their strategy as the season progresses.

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•Kilmarnock loses 5-1 to Celtic at Rugby Park on August 10, 2026.
•The team has lost both of its opening Premiership matches.
•Kilmarnock previously lost 4-3 to St Johnstone in their first match.
•Midfielder Greg Kiltie calls for defensive improvements after conceding nine goals.
•Kiltie emphasizes belief in manager Neil McCann's strategy moving forward.

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5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Killie 'must keep believing' despite back-to-back defeats - Kiltie

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Greg Kiltie says Kilmarnock players "would be silly" to write off Neil McCann's style so early in the season. After progressing to the next round of the League Cup, albeit only scoring two goals in their group stage campaign, Kilmarnock have lost both of their opening Premiership matches. A 4-3 defeat at St Johnstone in their first game of the season was followed up by Sunday's 5-1 defeat at Rugby Park to champions Celtic.
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Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 5:32 PM
Killie 'must keep believing' despite back-to-back defeats - Kiltie
Greg Kiltie says Kilmarnock players "would be silly" to write off Neil McCann's style so early in the season. After progressing to the next round of the League Cup, albeit only scoring two goals in their group stage campaign, Kilmarnock have lost both of their opening Premiership matches. A 4-3 defeat at St Johnstone in their first game of the season was followed up by Sunday's 5-1 defeat at Rugby Park to champions Celtic.

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