Cameron Elliott scored twice as East Kilbride took a stunning 4-3 lead only for St. Mirren to complete a remarkable fightback and win the League Cup thriller, setting up a next fixture against Dunfermline Athletic. The lower-league visitors had the Scottish Premiership side on the ropes for much of the contest.
St. Mirren 4:3 East Kilbride — Match Report
First half0 - 2
- 25
- 32
- 39
Second half4 - 1
- 57
- 60
- 60
- 61
- 68
- 72
- 73
- 77
- 90 + 3
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of St. Mirren vs East Kilbride?
St. Mirren 4-3 East Kilbride (League Cup).
Who scored?
Cameron Elliott (32') for East Kilbride; Cameron Elliott (39') for East Kilbride; Craig McGuffie (57') for East Kilbride; Eseosa Sule (60') for St. Mirren; Ryan Carr (68') for St. Mirren; Killian Phillips (77') for St. Mirren.
Was St. Mirren's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; St. Mirren won on finishing.
Were there any cards in St. Mirren vs East Kilbride?
Yellow cards: Owen Calder (East Kilbride); Jamie Hamilton (East Kilbride); Shay Kelly (East Kilbride); Killian Phillips (St. Mirren); Malik Zaid (East Kilbride).
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Head to Head meetings
St. Mirren – East Kilbride
St. Mirren
East Kilbride
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 4 | 3 |
Average per game | 4 | 3 |
The biggest victory | 4-3 | 0 |
Form
St. Mirren
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
East Kilbride
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
St. Mirren – East Kilbride
Recent form favours East Kilbride to win
1X hasn't lost in 7 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
St. Mirren opened the score in 6 of the last 7 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | 6.50 | 15.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — East Kilbride
East Kilbride is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60.4 vs 42.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 48.4 for St. Mirren. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 77.4 vs 30.8). CheckLive signal strength 66/100.
Away win — East Kilbride15.00
Medium confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38.9
60.2
CheckSkill
50.8
53
CheckMental
30.8
77.4
CheckLive total48.4 vs 60.4+12.0
More match signals
East Kilbride (DNB)77%13.00
Over 2.575%1.40
East Kilbride (−1)76%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in St. Mirren vs East Kilbride?
In the CheckLive calculation East Kilbride is the favourite: 60.4 vs 42.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 48.4. Signal strength 66/100; it is not a win probability.
What is East Kilbride's main edge?
East Kilbride is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 77.4 vs 30.8 for St. Mirren. The overall rating gap is 12.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-2 (St. Mirren vs East Kilbride, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | 6.50 | 15.00 |