Apprehension and anticipation will soon give way to excitement and enthusiasm tomorrow night as derby fever erupts under the Rugby Park lights.
But expect a battle of Ayrshire with a difference where the local bragging rights play second fiddle, on this occasion, to the cherished prize of three much-needed cinch Championship points.
In the blue and white corner we have the title favourites Kilmarnock, with two clean-sheet derby victories to their name this term and hopes of wiping out last season’s relegation from the Premiership with a quickfire promotion.
