Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Premier League · 2020-21
Hamilton Academical FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Livingston FC
Wed 23 Dec 2020 · 18:00 UTC Fountain of Youth Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'
Ben Stirling 80' Y
Hakeem Odoffin 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Douglas Ross
  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee Gavin Duncan
  • Referee Drew Kirkland

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
2
5
Hamilton Academical FC 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals Livingston FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC 2020-09-12 Livingston FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-01-25 Hamilton Academical FC 2–4 Livingston FC 2019-11-30 Livingston FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-09-28 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Livingston FC H 0–2 L
19 Dec Ross County FC A 2–0 W
12 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–4 L
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
Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 2–0 W
12 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 2–1 W
05 Dec Dundee United FC H 2–0 W
21 Nov St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
06 Nov Ross County FC A 1–1 D
31 Oct Motherwell FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hamilton Academical FC to score. At the same time, Livingston FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Fulton, as he is very good at scoring at Fountain of Youth Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' Hakeem Odoffin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' 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 Kyle Munro suffering a number of foals already.
  • 50' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 52' GOAL! Jon Guthrie scores on 52. Assisted by Jason Holt
  • 57' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 62' Justin Johnson is replacing Ronan Hughes for the Hamilton Academical FC side.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Ryan Fulton is replaced by Kyle Gourlay on 63 minute.
  • 67' Andrew Winter has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Moyo on 67 minute.
  • 72' 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.
  • 77' 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.
  • 78' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Alan Forrest departs to be replaced by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.
  • 80' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
  • 85' It looks surprising Hamilton Academical FC does not make any changes. Jason Holt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 86' Another substitution for Hamilton Academical FC to replace Brian Easton by Jamie Hamilton on 86 minute.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Hakeem Odoffin.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hamilton Academical FC.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Livingston FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Scott Pittman 5
Steven Lawless 2
David Templeton 1
Aaron McGowan 1
Kyle Munro 1
Dougie Imrie 1
Jon Guthrie 1
George Oakley 1

Head to Head

2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC 2020-09-12 Livingston FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-01-25 Hamilton Academical FC 2–4 Livingston FC 2019-11-30 Livingston FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-09-28 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Livingston FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC L 2020-12-19 Ross County FC 0–2 Hamilton Academical FC W 2020-12-12 Hamilton Academical FC 0–4 Hibernian FC L 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

Livingston FC Form

2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC W 2020-12-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Livingston FC W 2020-12-05 Livingston FC 2–0 Dundee United FC W 2020-11-21 Livingston FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2020-11-06 Ross County FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2020-10-31 Livingston FC 0–2 Motherwell FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Livingston FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC29% Draw30% Livingston FC41%
Actual: Livingston FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Livingston FC
71%
Hamilton Academical FC or Livingston FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC20% Draw49% Livingston FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 22% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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