**Kilmarnock and Falkirk sit at the foot of the early 2026-27 Scottish Premiership table after five matches, with the former on just one point and a -10 goal difference while the latter has two points.** Aberdeen has also started poorly, managing only one win and failing to score in recent fixtures, drawing criticism from fans and former players like Gordon Strachan, who noted that nine teams face realistic relegation risk in a 12-team league. Promoted sides St Johnstone and Falkirk are adjusting to the top flight, while mid-table clubs such as Dundee, Dundee United, and Hibernian have mixed results. The 38-match campaign includes a split after 33 games into top-six and bottom-six groups, with the 12th-placed side relegated directly and 11th entering playoffs. Early form, squad rebuilding, and the tight nature of the division will shape the bottom-half battle.