Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Clescenco's Late Strike Seals Dramatic Ayrshire Derby Win
Kilmarnock trailed twice but snatched victory with two late goals to claim local bragging rights.
Kilmarnock
team
Competition
Scottish league
Score
Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr United
Scorers
Nicky Clescenco (late), plus two others
Venue
Rugby Park
What happened. Kilmarnock came from behind twice to beat Ayr United 3-2 in the Ayrshire derby, with Nicky Clescenco scoring the winner in the final minutes.
- Kilmarnock had lost their first two league games, conceding nine goals.
- Ayr took the lead inside five minutes through Owen Stirton.
- Clescenco came on as a substitute and scored the decisive goal.
The victory gives Kilmarnock their first points of the season and eases pressure on McCann.
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