Aberdeen FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Aberdeen FC have kicked off against Hamilton Academical FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Scott McMann suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aberdeen FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Callum Smith is replacing Nathan Thomas for the Hamilton Academical FC side.
- 46' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hamilton Academical FC's shape.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tommie Hoban on 58.
- 63' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' Aberdeen FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 65.
- 66' Connor McLennan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Hendry at the 66 minute mark.
- 69' Kyle Munro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brian Easton at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 79' Jonny Hayes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Ash Taylor departs to be replaced by Matt Kennedy.
- 85' Callum Hendry is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
- 88' Michael Ruth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Niall McGinn on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott McMann on 90 minutes.
- 90' Fresh legs for Hamilton Academical FC! Ronan Hughes comes on to replace David Moyo.
- The points are shared — Aberdeen FC 0-0 Hamilton Academical FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
14
Ash Taylor ↓ Matt Kennedy 80'
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Michael Ruth 88'
- 19
- 22
- 40
-
9
Callum Hendry ↓ Connor McLennan 66'
Bench
- 2
- 24
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 66'
- 29
- 23
- 43
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↑ 80'
- 26
-
28
Michael Ruth ↑ 88'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Nathan Thomas ↓ Callum Smith 41'
- 8
- 2
- 16
- 23
- 3
- 34
-
5
Brian Easton C ↓ Kyle Munro 69'
- 27
-
20
David Moyo ↓ Ronan Hughes 90'
- 6
Bench
- 17
- 4
-
15
Ronan Hughes ↑ 90'
- 18
- 19
- 14
- 22
-
32
Callum Smith ↑ 41'
-
21
Kyle Munro ↑ 69'
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 2 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Curtis Main | 1 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 1 |
| Ross Callachan | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2021-03-06
Aberdeen FC
0–0
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2021-03-03
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
St. Johnstone FC
D
2021-02-20
Hibernian FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-02-17
St. Mirren FC
1–1
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2021-02-13
Motherwell FC
1–4
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2021-02-07
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
55%
Aberdeen FC or Hamilton Academical FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.