Kilmarnock FC took part in the first-ever official match in the Scottish Cup against the now-defunct Renton in 1873.
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18 Facts About Kilmarnock FC
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Kilmarnock FC has a long-standing football rivalry with fellow Ayrshire side Ayr United, with both teams playing frequently in the Ayrshire derby in which both sides first met in September 1910.
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Kilmarnock FC have long been the most successful side in the Ayrshire derby, winning 189 times in 256 meetings.
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Furthermore, Kilmarnock FC sent a letter stating their willingness to form the Scottish Football Association.
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Kilmarnock FC joined the Scottish League in 1895 and after winning consecutive Second Division titles were elected to the top flight for the first time in 1899.
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In 1920 Kilmarnock FC won the Scottish Cup for the first time, beating Albion Rovers at Hampden Park.
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Kilmarnock FC needed to win by a two-goal margin to take the title.
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Kilmarnock FC then scored twice through Davie Sneddon and Brian McIlroy after 27 and 29 minutes.
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Kilmarnock FC then achieved a first win in nine years against Celtic.
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Kilmarnock FC began the game with a two-point advantage over their rivals and a goalless draw on the day was good enough to secure top-flight football for another year.
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On 24 May 2021, following a play-off defeat to Dundee, Kilmarnock FC were relegated to the Scottish Championship, bringing an end to their 28 year stay in the top flight.
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Since June 1906, Kilmarnock FC has been owned by the private limited company The Kilmarnock Football Club Ltd.
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Kilmarnock FC became debt-free under Bowie's control in 2017 after several years of financial difficulty.
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In May 2018 Kilmarnock FC made a landmark move by appointing Phyllis McLeish, commercial director of the QTS Group, to the club's board and in doing so became the first female board member in over 20 years.
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Kilmarnock FC's appointment came after being nominated by The Killie Trust Initiative l, who raised over £100,000 to have a member of the trust on the board.
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Kilmarnock FC first played football matches at the present Rugby Park site in 1899.
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In February 2019 Kilmarnock FC received approval to install a new safe-standing section in areas of the East and Moffat stands.
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