Hamilton Academical FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at The SuperSeal Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- Referee Graham McNeillie
- Referee Graham Beaton
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
| Greg Kiltie | 1 G |
| Joe Hugill | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Hamilton Academical FC is hosting Kilmarnock FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 7' Eamonn Brophy does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 17' 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 Stuart Findlay suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Martin Canning will be considering his options from the bench.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Tshibola made 265 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' Goal! Mikel Miller scores his 13 goal in 106 matches.
- 42' 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.
- 45' Poor challenge from Dougie Imrie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' Time for substitution for Hamilton Academical FC. Lennard Sowah is replaced by Shaun Want.
- 54' Scott Martin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Darian MacKinnon at the 54 minute mark.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Mikel Miller. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' Hamilton Academical FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 65' Hamilton Academical FC ring the changes. James Keatings has done his job and it is now time for Fredrik Brustad to step up.
- 66' Kris Boyd is replacing Eamonn Brophy for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 71' The 40-year-old Gary Dicker has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 76' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 79' Chris Burke makes way for Aaron Tshibola at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron McGowan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Greg Stewart is replaced by Mikael Ndjoli.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hamilton Academical FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 7
- 18
- 11
- 12
- 10
-
46
Lennard Sowah ↓ Shaun Want 50'
- 4
Bench
-
25
Scott Martin ↑ 54'
- 5
-
21
Shaun Want ↑ 50'
- 9
-
31
Fredrik Brustad ↑ 65'
- 22
- 20
Coach
Martin Canning
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
19
Greg Stewart ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 83'
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Aaron Tshibola 79'
- 11
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Kris Boyd 66'
Bench
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 83'
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↑ 79'
-
9
Kris Boyd ↑ 66'
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 22
Coach
Steve Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Greg Kiltie | 3 |
| Mitchell Pinnock | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Mikel Miller | 2 |
| Conor McAleny | 1 |
| Nicke Kabamba | 1 |
| Youssouf Mulumbu | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
Head to Head
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2018-12-22
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Kilmarnock FC
D
2018-12-16
Rangers FC
1–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2018-12-08
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
Hibernian FC
L
2018-12-05
Dundee FC
4–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2018-12-01
St. Mirren FC
1–3
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2018-11-24
Hamilton Academical FC
0–3
Celtic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Hamilton Academical FC or Kilmarnock FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
61%
Hamilton Academical FC or Kilmarnock FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.