'Nobody likes coming to our pitch' - Lyons aims to stun Celtic again

Although Kilmarnock's usually stellar home record hasn't materialised so far this season, midfielder Brad Lyons is hopeful his side can again turn Rugby Park into a fortress when they host champions Celtic on Sunday.

Derek McInnes' side beat Celtic at home twice last season - once in the league and once in the League Cup - and have already defeated Rangers in Ayrshire this season.

"Over the last three years since we came back up from the Championship, our home form has been really good," Lyons said.

"I don't know whether it's our home fans supporting us or the pitch - nobody likes coming and playing on the pitch. We are used to it, we train on it every day, we know the way the ball bounces and it can be different at times.

"Sometimes it can be the mentality thing. Hopefully we can use the home advantage to our benefit on Sunday."

However, Killie face a buoyant Celtic who go in on a high after their stunning Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

"We know Celtic's qualities, they have quality players in every position, but so do we," Lyons added. "We are not going into this game shying away from it. We know their quality, but we can give them a good go here.

"We are going to go in and back ourselves. Itâ€TMs 11 players against 11 players out there. As I said before the Rangers game, we beat both Old Firm teams out there last year so why can't we do it this year?

"We have that feeling of beating Celtic, we have that confidence, we know we can do it, so why can't we do it again on Sunday?"