Aberdeen FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Gary Hilland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
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' The game is set. Aberdeen FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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 Ross Draper suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
- 15' Scott McKenna is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 18' Aberdeen FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 18.
- 21' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Morris argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 28' Aberdeen FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Curtis Main on 28.
- 32' A moment of madness from Dean Campbell on 32 minutes earns him a Red card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ross County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 43' The Northern Ireland Billy McKay breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 1-1!
- 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matt Kennedy is hanging Connor McLennan on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' Andrew Considine is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Ross County FC so far.
- 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and Ross County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Blair Spittal gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces Harry Paton and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Niall McGinn is withdrawn and Ryan Hedges gets his opportunity.
- 81' Aberdeen FC have won 369 goals from 362 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 82' The whistle greets Lee Erwin as he departs to be replaced by Oliver Shaw.
- 83' Sam Cosgrove makes way for Dylan McGeouch at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 88' Magnificent from Billy McKay! That is 12 goals in 212 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' Ross County FC make a change. Billy McKay trudges off to be replaced by Ross Draper on 89 minutes.
- 1-2 the final result. Aberdeen FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Ryan Hedges 76'
- 24
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Dylan McGeouch 83'
- 19
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Matt Kennedy 59'
- 9
Bench
-
17
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 83'
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↑ 76'
- 6
- 25
- 20
-
23
Matt Kennedy ↑ 59'
- 8
Coach
Derek McInnes
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
-
8
Lee Erwin ↓ Oliver Shaw 82'
- 2
- 4
- 14
- 5
- 26
- 11
-
24
Harry Paton ↓ Blair Spittal 71'
-
9
Billy McKay ↓ Ross Draper 89'
Bench
- 21
- 22
-
19
Oliver Shaw ↑ 82'
- 15
- 3
-
6
Ross Draper ↑ 89'
-
20
Blair Spittal ↑ 71'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie McGrath | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Curtis Main | 3 |
| Billy McKay | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Ross County FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Ross County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Ross County FC
56%
Aberdeen FC or Ross County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.