Kilmarnock Wins Late Against Ten-Man Elgin

Kilmarnock secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage on Saturday, with a stoppage-time goal proving decisive. The win came despite Kilmarnock playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match. This late strike allowed them to claim all three points in their opening group fixture.

Elsewhere in the competition, St Johnstone also emerged victorious, defeating Dumbarton 2-1. The Saints managed to overcome their opponents to start their cup campaign with a win. Holders St Mirren also began their defense of the Premier Sports Cup with a victory, beating Arbroath 3-1.

These results see Kilmarnock, St Johnstone, and St Mirren join the list of early winners in the Premier Sports Cup. The group stage of the tournament is now underway, with multiple teams vying for progression to the knockout rounds. Further matches are scheduled to take place throughout the weekend.