How many penalties have Rangers received? Premiership spot-kicks for Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen & more - gallery

By Martyn Simpson

Sports Reporter

Published 20th Apr 2023, 10:55 GMT

Updated 20th Apr 2023, 18:00 GMT

Michael Beale’s side head to Pittodrie this weekend to face Barry Robson’s Aberdeen while Celtic are home to Motherwell.

With VAR being introduced to Scottish football this season there has been even more discussion than usual around the awarding of penalty kicks.

Per data from football statistics site Transfermarkt, there have been 77 spot kicks awarded in the Scottish Premiership this season and it might not come as a surprise to find out which side sits top of the table for awards. Meanwhile, only four clubs in the league have a 100% record from the spot.

Here are all 12 Scottish Premiership clubs ranked from lowest to highest in terms of penalties awarded in the 2022/23 season so far plus their respective success rates:

Penalties awarded = 2

1. Ross County

Penalties awarded = 2 | Getty Images

Penalties awarded = 2

2. Kilmarnock

Penalties awarded = 2 | Getty Images

Penalties awarded = 4

3. Hibernian

Penalties awarded = 4 | Getty Images

Penalties awarded = 4

4. St Johnstone

Penalties awarded = 4 | Getty Images

Celtic Aberdeen Motherwell

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