Saturday , 14 November 2026

Hamilton Academical FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Hamilton Academical FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Dundee United FC
Sat 16 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Fountain of Youth Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+3'
Y 45' Lewis Neilson
Y 70' Marc McNulty
Jamie Hamilton 87' Y
Y 90' Mark Reynolds

Overview

Match Preview

Hamilton Academical FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Fountain of Youth Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Douglas Ross
  • Referee Greg Aitken
  • Referee
  • Referee Craig Ferguson

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

2
2
Hamilton Academical FC 4 games · Avg 1.5 goals Dundee United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Dundee United FC 2020-11-21 Dundee United FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-09-26 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Dundee United FC H 0–0 D
09 Jan Kilmarnock FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
30 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec Celtic FC H 0–3 L
23 Dec Livingston FC H 0–2 L
Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Hamilton Academical FC A 0–0 D
12 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–2 D
02 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–0 D
30 Dec Celtic FC A 0–3 L
26 Dec Motherwell FC H 1–1 D
23 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
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' The ball is rolling at Fountain of Youth Stadium. Hamilton Academical FC are looking to make home advantage count against Dundee United FC.
  • 5' Hamilton Academical FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Dundee United FC's shape.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Dundee United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lawrence Shankland made 1 appearances and scored 81 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Dundee United FC is showing some good football. However, Dundee United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Dundee United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lewis Neilson.
  • 50' Hamilton Academical FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee United FC backline.
  • 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hamilton Academical FC and Dundee United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 58 minute. Louis Appere leaves to be changed by Marc McNulty.
  • 63' Nicky Clark has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. David Moyo is replaced by Marios Ogkmpoe on 68 minute.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Marc McNulty on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Dundee United FC will be frustrated.
  • 75' David Moyo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hamilton Academical FC so far.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Callum Smith as he leaves the pitch. Andrew Winter steps in for Hamilton Academical FC.
  • 81' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 86' Benjamin Siegrist needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 87' It’s a booking for Hamilton Academical FC player. Jamie Hamilton gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mark Reynolds.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nicky Clark 2
Hakeem Odoffin 1
Lawrence Shankland 1
Ross Callachan 1
Marc McNulty 1

Head to Head

2021-01-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Dundee United FC 2020-11-21 Dundee United FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-09-26 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Dundee United FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2021-01-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D 2021-01-09 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2021-01-02 Hamilton Academical FC 3–0 Motherwell FC W 2020-12-30 St. Johnstone FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC D 2020-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–3 Celtic FC L 2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC L

Dundee United FC Form

2021-01-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D 2021-01-12 Dundee United FC 2–2 St. Johnstone FC D 2021-01-02 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D 2020-12-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee United FC L 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2020-12-23 Dundee United FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for: Hamilton Academical FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC38% Draw33% Dundee United FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Dundee United FC
62%
Hamilton Academical FC or Dundee United FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC25% Draw56% Dundee United FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Dundee United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 22% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 18% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.