Kilmarnock ended an 11-year Rugby Park Aberdeen hoodoo and bagged a vital three points into the bargain. December 2011 was the last time the Ayrshire side defeated the Dons on their own patch, and it was fair to say Killie fans enjoyed it with loud cheers at full-time.

Derek McInnes made three changes from the 2-2 draw with Motherwell, suspended Alan Power, Jordan Jones and Bobby Wales made way for Liam Polworth, Rory McKenzie and Scott Robinson.Robinson bagged the opener in his first start since January, and Joe Wright made things comfortable at half-time.Former Killie youth Matty Kennedy smashed home a stunning stoppage time free-kick to give the Pittodrie men hope, but it was too little too late on a poor night for Jim Goodwin's men.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Robinson went close in the eighth minute as he attempted to fire home after a Christian Doidge blocked shot, but his snapshot went wide of the post.Rory McKenzie went close in the 25th minute when he fired a powerful shot at Kelle Roos, but the Dutch goalkeeper for well to stop the effort.It was the hosts who fired themselves in front when Robinson tapped home from close range in his first start since January.Ten minutes later it was 2-0 as Joe Wright fired home to send the Ayrshire side into the break with a comfortable two-goal cushion.Dan Armstrong had an incredible chance to kill the game off

Kilmarnock 2 Aberdeen 1 as Ayrshire side end 11-year Dons home hoodoo

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