Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Fountain of Youth Stadium as Hamilton Academical FC face off against Motherwell FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It looks surprising Hamilton Academical FC does not make any changes. Lee Hodson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Lee Hodson doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 15' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Tony Watt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 21' The supporters are chanting for George Stanger. He replaces Brian Easton on 21 minute.
  • 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Stirling is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 36' Liam Polworth has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Devante Cole, as he is very good at scoring at Fountain of Youth Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 49' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ross Callachan makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 54' 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.
  • 56' The supporters are chanting for Jordan White. He replaces Devante Cole on 56 minute.
  • 59' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. David Moyo trudges off to be replaced by Callum Smith on 59 minutes.
  • 62' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 65' Callum Smith doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 65' Declan Gallagher picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 66' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Jake Hastie departs to be replaced by Barry Maguire.
  • 71' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 76' Scott McMann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 82' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. Ross Callachan trudges off to be replaced by Charlie Trafford on 82 minutes.
  • 83' Another change for Hamilton Academical FC made on 83 minute. Andrew Winter leaves to be changed by Kyle Munro.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Tom Aldred 2
Ross Callachan 2
Marios Ogkmpoe 2
Mark O'Hara 2
Chris Long 2
David Moyo 2
Dougie Imrie 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.