National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Kilmarnock or Dumbarton that keep their silverware dream alive.
It should be mentioned that Dumbarton play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Dumbarton on artifical turf are 10 victories, 3 draws and 8 defeats from 21 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 32-30. You can compare this with overall results below.
The hosts Kilmarnock saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Premiership. This match was also played here at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Dumbarton have had more rest.
Kilmarnock form and stats
Last season, Kilmarnock's Scottish Cup journey ended in the 4th round.37 points is a decent return from 18 Championship games here at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park for Kilmarnock. The data says 12 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses.
Kilmarnock experienced a surprising defeat 2-3 against Rangers in their previous game, also played at home. Wright was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.41 out of 10. The defender Wright scored one goal, hit one key pass and won 9 of 15 duels.
Before that, a defeat in the away fixture against Celtic in the League Cup.
The Kilmarnock fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 28 goals in 18 league matches. From these home matches, Kilmarnock have conceded only 14 goals.
Dumbarton form and stats
Dumbarton's mission in Scottish Cup last season failed in the 4th round.6-2-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Dumbarton in their League Two matches away.
Two away games in a row for Dumbarton, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Forfar Athletic.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Albion Rovers at their stadium, the result 1-0.Dumbarton find the net regularly in their away games. 16 goals from 11 away fixtures in the league. 14 goals have been conceded by Dumbarton in these games.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): Kilmarnock three wins, zero draws and Dumbarton zero victories. As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one game had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  D. Armstrong 5 goals |  A. Taylor 4 goals |  J. Wright 4 goals |
Kilmarnock missing players
Dumbarton missing players
| Kilmarnock | Dumbarton | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 16 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Won | W | 10 | 16 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 13 | 3 | Lost | L | 4 | 4 | ||
| 22 | 17 | Scored | S | 27 | 43 | ||
| 41 | 18 | Conceded | C | 25 | 29 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 94% | 92% | ||
| 64% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 76% | ||
| 48% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 52% | ||
| 32% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 48% | ||
| 44% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 19% | 16% | ||
| 4.2 | 4.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.1 | 4.3 | ||
| 5.4 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 4.8 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.4 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 10.4 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 8.6 | ||
| 1.9 | 2.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| 47% | 65% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 45% | 45% | ||
| 12.7 | 11.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.3 | 8.5 | ||
| 4.7 | 4.1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.3 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kilmarnock | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 50 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 67 |
| 2 | Arbroath | 36 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 54 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 65 |
| 3 | Inverness CT | 36 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 53 | 34 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 59 |
| 4 | Partick Thistle | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 46 | 40 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 6 | 52 |
| 5 | Raith Rovers | 36 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 44 | 44 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 50 |
| 6 | Hamilton Academical | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 38 | 53 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 25 | -15 | 42 |
| 7 | Greenock Morton | 36 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 36 | 47 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 20 | -11 | 40 |
| 8 | Ayr United | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 52 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | -13 | 39 |
| 9 | Dunfermline Athletic | 36 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 53 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 29 | -17 | 35 |
| 10 | Queen of the South | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 36 | 54 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 35 | -18 | 33 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Dumbarton | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 40 |
| 2 | Stirling Albion | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 36 |
| 3 | Elgin City | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 35 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 29 |
| 4 | East Fife | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 15 | -2 | 26 |
| 5 | Forfar Athletic | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | -5 | 25 |
| 6 | Annan Athletic | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 24 |
| 7 | Stenhousemuir | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 33 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -5 | 24 |
| 8 | Albion Rovers | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 23 |
| 9 | Stranraer | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 38 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 20 | -10 | 23 |
| 10 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -8 | 20 |
