Hamilton Academical FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Kevin Clancy
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at The Hope CBD Stadium. Hamilton Academical FC are looking to make home advantage count against Dundee United FC.
- 4' GOAL! Lawrence Shankland fires home to make it 0-1!
- 9' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Reynolds, as he is very good at scoring at The Hope CBD Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 14' The travelling Dundee United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Hamilton Academical FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' Dundee United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Dundee United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 37' Calum Butcher was booked on 37.
- 40' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hamilton Academical FC and Dundee United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Another substitution for Hamilton Academical FC to replace Reegan Mimnaugh by Ross Callachan on 46 minute.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Hamilton Academical FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee United FC's compact .
- 54' A tactical swap from Dundee United FC — Mark Connolly on, Adrian Sporle off on 54 minutes.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' Fresh legs for Hamilton Academical FC! Jamie Hamilton comes on to replace Lee Hodson.
- 66' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 66 minute. Logan Chalmers leaves to be changed by Peter Pawlett.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' A tactical swap from Dundee United FC — Dillon Powers on, Calum Butcher off on 74 minutes.
- 75' A stunning finish from Hakeem Odoffin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 79' Jamie Hamilton was booked on 79.
- 82' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. Tunde Owolabi trudges off to be replaced by Callum Smith on 82 minutes.
- 84' Hakeem Odoffin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. Kyle Munro trudges off to be replaced by Will Collar on 85 minutes.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ross Callachan.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 10
- 2
- 23
- 12
- 3
-
27
Lee Hodson ↓ Jamie Hamilton 62'
- 18
-
19
Andrew Winter ↓ Marios Ogkmpoe 46'
-
36
Tunde Owolabi ↓ Callum Smith 82'
-
21
Kyle Munro ↓ Will Collar 85'
Bench
-
7
Will Collar ↑ 85'
-
9
Marios Ogkmpoe ↑ 46'
-
34
Ross Callachan ↑ 46'
- 37
- 20
-
6
Jamie Hamilton ↑ 62'
- 14
- 22
-
32
Callum Smith ↑ 82'
Coach
Brian Rice
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
18
Calum Butcher ↓ Dillon Powers 74'
- 6
- 23
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↓ Mark Connolly 54'
- 20
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 10
-
15
Logan Chalmers ↓ Peter Pawlett 66'
Bench
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↑ 66'
-
5
Mark Connolly ↑ 54'
- 11
-
4
Dillon Powers ↑ 74'
- 7
- 27
- 26
- 19
- 30
Coach
Micky Mellon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Ross Callachan | 1 |
| Marc McNulty | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 1 |
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2020-09-26
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Dundee United FC
D
2020-09-19
Kilmarnock FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-09-12
Livingston FC
1–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2020-08-29
Hamilton Academical FC
0–2
Rangers FC
L
2020-08-22
Motherwell FC
0–1
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2020-08-15
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
St. Mirren FC
L
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Dundee United FC
58%
Hamilton Academical FC or Dundee United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.