Match preview: Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock (Scottish Cup)
- Laurie Finlayson
- Mar 9, 2024
- 2 min read
In what is arguably the biggest game of Killie's season so far, Derek McInnes' side travel to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup quarter-final with a place at the national stadium on the line in this winner-takes-all tie.
Killie have won all three of their previous meetings with the Dons this season. Neil Warnock will be hoping that his side can perhaps right some wrongs.
The tie will be decided today, by virtue of extra time or penalties if required.
Team news
Killie will be without midfield duo Kyle Magennis and Brad Lyons, who are long-term absentees. Stuart Findlay, Rory McKenzie and Greg Stewart may also miss out but could be passed fit to play.
Lewis Mayo is eligible despite his red card against Dundee last weekend. His suspension takes effect from Kilmarnock's next league match, which is at home to St Mirren.
The hosts will be without defender Slobodan Rubezic. Other than that, Warnock has a full squad to choose from.
Last time out…
When the teams faced off a fortnight ago, it was Killie who came out on top with a comfortable 2-0 victory. Here's the best of the action from that day:
How to follow the action from home
Around 1,500 Killie fans will be making the trip to the Granite City for the 12:15 kick-off, however, fear not if the early start isn't for you. The game is being shown live on BBC One Scotland and BBC iPlayer across the UK.
Killie TV subscribers, both in the UK and Ireland as well as abroad will be able to enjoy coverage of the match. Domestic-based subscribers will be able to listen to the match, while international subscribers can tune in to watch the action. Today's club TV output will be provided by Red TV, Aberdeen's club TV channel.
ABBA reminded us that The Winner Takes It All. Could a McInnes-inspired team of Super Troupers leave Pittodrie with a place at Hampden and the Dons hoping for another SOS?
