Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Premier League · 2020-21
Hamilton Academical FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 2 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Fountain of Youth Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 62' Declan Gallagher
Y 65' Declan Gallagher

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Mulvanny
  • Referee Colin Steven
  • Referee Craig Ferguson
  • Referee

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

5
2
4
Hamilton Academical FC 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-02 Hamilton Academical FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2020-08-22 Motherwell FC 0–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
19 Dec Ross County FC A 2–0 W
12 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–4 L
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Hamilton Academical FC A 0–3 L
30 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Dundee United FC A 1–1 D
23 Dec Aberdeen FC H 0–0 D
19 Dec Rangers FC A 1–3 L
12 Dec St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Motherwell FC
Alex Lowry 2 G 1 A
Tawanda Maswanhise 1 G 2 A
Regan Charles-Cook 1 G
Lukas Fadinger 1 G
Seb Palmer-Houlden 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Hamilton Academical FC launch into their encounter with Motherwell FC.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bevis Mugabi, as he is very good at scoring at Fountain of Youth Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Lee Hodson adds to his 0 season tally! Hamilton Academical FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Rice will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 21' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Brian Easton exits the field as George Stanger enters on 21.
  • 26' Stephen O'Donnell, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 49' Magnificent from Ross Callachan! That is 17 goals in 256 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 54' A quiet spell here at Fountain of Youth Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Devante Cole departs to be replaced by Jordan White.
  • 59' Another change for Hamilton Academical FC made on 59 minute. David Moyo leaves to be changed by Callum Smith.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Declan Gallagher on 62 minutes.
  • 65' What a moment for Callum Smith! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 65' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 66' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Jake Hastie is replaced by Barry Maguire on 66 minute.
  • 71' 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.
  • 76' 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 Jake Carroll suffering a number of foals already.
  • 81' Scott McMann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 82' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Trafford is hanging Ross Callachan on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' The whistle greets Andrew Winter as he departs to be replaced by Kyle Munro.
  • 88' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 3-0 the final result. Motherwell FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Turnbull 3
David Moyo 2
Tom Aldred 2
Ross Callachan 2
Marios Ogkmpoe 2
Mark O'Hara 2
Chris Long 2
Aaron McGowan 1

Head to Head

2021-01-02 Hamilton Academical FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2020-08-22 Motherwell FC 0–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Motherwell FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

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

Motherwell FC Form

2021-01-02 Hamilton Academical FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2020-12-23 Motherwell FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D 2020-12-19 Rangers FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L 2020-12-12 Motherwell FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC49% Draw27% Motherwell FC24%
Actual: Hamilton Academical FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Motherwell FC
51%
Hamilton Academical FC or Motherwell FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC32% Draw48% Motherwell FC20%
Actual: Hamilton Academical FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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