Dundee United FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Graham McNeillie
- Referee Craig Napier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–8 | L |
| 20 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 17 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 02 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
7/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/4
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 3 G | 3 A |
| Zac Sapsford | 3 G | |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 G | 3 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Tannadice Park will turn into a battlefield for Dundee United FC and Hamilton Academical FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' It’s a booking for Hamilton Academical FC player. Aaron Martin gets a Yellow card.
- 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hakeem Odoffin.
- 32' Scotland international Scott Martin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Dundee United 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.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' Calum Butcher is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 53 minute. Paul McMullan leaves to be changed by Lawrence Shankland.
- 58' Paul McMullan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jeando Fuchs on 59 minutes.
- 60' The whistle greets Jeando Fuchs as he departs to be replaced by Ian Harkes.
- 65' A goal from the Scotland international Ross Callachan! He fires home on 65 to make it 0-1!
- 67' Time for substitution for Dundee United FC. Mark Reynolds is replaced by Jamie Robson.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 76' Assisted by Liam Smith with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nicky Clark makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 80' Against the run of play, Nicky Clark has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' Hamilton Academical FC have won 94 goals from 106 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' Nicky Clark has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Brian Easton. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' David Moyo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brian Easton at the 90 minute mark.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 12
- 18
-
66
Jeando Fuchs ↓ Ian Harkes 60'
-
6
Mark Reynolds C ↓ Jamie Robson 67'
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↓ Luke Bolton 53'
- 2
- 1
- 10
- 7
Bench
-
23
Ian Harkes ↑ 60'
- 4
-
20
Luke Bolton ↑ 53'
-
24
Lawrence Shankland ↑ 53'
-
17
Jamie Robson ↑ 67'
- 27
- 19
- 30
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 16
- 23
- 3
- 9
- 34
-
5
Brian Easton C ↓ David Moyo 90'
- 27
- 4
- 32
Bench
- 24
- 17
- 15
-
20
David Moyo ↑ 90'
- 18
- 6
- 22
- 21
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 1 |
| Ross Callachan | 1 |
| Marc McNulty | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2020-11-21
Dundee United FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-11-08
Rangers FC
8–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-10-20
Aberdeen FC
4–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-10-17
Hamilton Academical FC
3–5
St. Johnstone FC
L
2020-10-02
Hibernian FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-09-26
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Dundee United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.86
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC to win 57% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
43%
Dundee United FC or Hamilton Academical FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.