About Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock Football Club is a professional football club based in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. Founded in 1869, it is widely recognised as the oldest professional football club in Scotland. The club is also one of the founding members of the Scottish Football Association and played in the early development of organised football in the country. Kilmarnock play their home matches at Rugby Park, a stadium they have used for well over a century, and are known by the nickname “Killie.”

During its long history, Kilmarnock has achieved notable success in Scottish football. The club won the Scottish league title once in the 1964–65 season, one of the most famous achievements in its history, and has also lifted the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup on multiple occasions. Earlier in their history, they were competitive in cup competitions and reached several finals, while also taking part in early European competitions where they had respectable runs, including reaching the semi-finals of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in the 1960s.

In modern football, Kilmarnock has generally competed between the Scottish Premiership and the second tier, experiencing promotions and relegations over time. The club has maintained a reputation for resilience and competitiveness despite operating with a smaller budget than Scotland’s biggest teams. Their long-standing rivalry with Ayr United, known as the Ayrshire derby, remains an important fixture, while the club continues to play a key role in Scottish football as one of its historic institutions.