Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Premier League · 2020-21
Hamilton Academical FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 5 Dec 2020 · 15:00 UTC Fountain of Youth Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
R 29' Clevid Dikamona
Y 63' Aaron McGowan
Y 72' Brandon Haunstrop
Ryan Fulton 79' Y
Ben Stirling 85' Y
Tunde Owolabi 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Frank Connor
  • Referee Graham Beaton
  • Referee Steven Traynor (Scotland)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

3
3
4
Hamilton Academical FC 10 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-09-19 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-03-07 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-11-09 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-10 Hamilton Academical FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
25 Nov Aberdeen FC H 1–1 D
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
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 0–1 L
21 Nov Ross County FC H 3–1 W
06 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
01 Nov Rangers FC H 0–1 L
24 Oct Hibernian FC H 0–1 L
17 Oct Livingston FC A 3–1 W

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Hamilton Academical FC have kicked off against Kilmarnock FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' 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 Brian Easton suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Scotland international Scott McMann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Aaron Tshibola has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 260 appearances.
  • 29' Clevid Dikamona catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 29.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron McGowan made 106 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Rice will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
  • 54' Another change for Hamilton Academical FC made on 54 minute. Lee Hodson leaves to be changed by Nathan Thomas.
  • 59' It is a cagey affair so far. Hamilton Academical FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
  • 62' Tunde Owolabi gets the nod from Hamilton Academical FC. He replaces Callum Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aaron McGowan on 63 minutes.
  • 68' 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.
  • 72' The referee calls foul for Brandon Haunstrop. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 73' What composure from Ross Callachan! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 78' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 79' Ryan Fulton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
  • 84' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Greg Kiltie departs to be replaced by Danny Whitehall.
  • 85' Ben Stirling catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
  • 89' Tunde Owolabi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hamilton Academical FC players.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Dyer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Greg Kiltie 3
Mikel Miller 2
Mitchell Pinnock 2
Eamonn Brophy 2
Marios Ogkmpoe 1
Conor McAleny 1
Nicke Kabamba 1
Youssouf Mulumbu 1

Head to Head

2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-09-19 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-03-07 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2019-11-09 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-10 Hamilton Academical FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-11-25 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 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

Kilmarnock FC Form

2020-12-05 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-11-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2020-11-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-11-01 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Rangers FC L 2020-10-24 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2020-10-17 Livingston FC 1–3 Kilmarnock FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC46% Draw29% Kilmarnock FC25%
Actual: Hamilton Academical FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet

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 9%
91%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
54%
Hamilton Academical FC or Kilmarnock FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC29% Draw51% Kilmarnock FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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