Kilmarnock spent their pre-season in Devon, competing in the South West Challenge Cup with friendly matches against Bideford and Blackpool, followed by a record 16–0 win over local side Torrington F.C.[4]
Source: SPFL Archive Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. Notes:
^Celtic entered the play-off round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League as they won the 2011 Scottish Cup Final. Due to this, Heart of Midlothian also moved up to the third qualifying round, whilst fourth-placed team Dundee United received the second qualifying round spot.