Hamilton Academical FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Fountain of Youth Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Colin Steven
- Referee Craig Ferguson
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Hamilton Academical FC host Motherwell FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The 35-year-old Declan Gallagher has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Lee Hodson puts Hamilton Academical FC on the lead.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Stirling is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hamilton Academical FC.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hakeem Odoffin made 191 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. Brian Easton trudges off to be replaced by George Stanger on 21 minutes.
- 26' 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.
- 31' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' 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.
- 41' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ross Callachan makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Rice will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordan White is hanging Devante Cole on the field on 56 minute.
- 59' The Hamilton Academical FC manager makes a substitution. David Moyo departs to be replaced by Callum Smith.
- 62' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 65' The Scotland Callum Smith breaks the deadlock on 65 minutes. 3-0!
- 65' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Declan Gallagher gets a Yellow card.
- 66' The crowd applauds Jake Hastie as he leaves the pitch. Barry Maguire steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Fountain of Youth Stadium. Hamilton Academical FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' Bevis Mugabi, a Uganda , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 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' Hamilton Academical FC ring the changes. Andrew Winter has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Munro to step up.
- 88' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 16
- 3
- 34
-
5
Brian Easton C ↓ George Stanger 21'
- 27
- 4
-
20
David Moyo ↓ Callum Smith 59'
-
19
Andrew Winter ↓ Kyle Munro 83'
- 6
- 22
Bench
-
17
George Stanger ↑ 21'
- 15
- 37
- 18
-
14
Charlie Trafford ↑ 82'
- 36
-
32
Callum Smith ↑ 59'
-
21
Kyle Munro ↑ 83'
- 41
Coach
Brian Rice
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Jordan White 56'
- 34
- 3
- 16
- 32
- 33
- 2
- 6
- 31
-
11
Jake Hastie ↓ Barry Maguire 66'
- 19
Bench
- 17
- 5
-
15
Barry Maguire ↑ 66'
- 8
-
9
Jordan White ↑ 56'
- 24
- 26
- 27
- 23
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Hamilton Academical FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.