Hamilton Academical FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- Referee Gavin Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | FC Porto | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at The Hope CBD Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC.
- 5' 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 Alexandros Gogic suffering a number of foals already.
- 7' Ryan Jack does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 12' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 14' What a moment for Lewis Smith! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' James Tavernier has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 24' Hamilton Academical FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Scott Arfield is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
- 39' Brian Easton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
- 43' Sensational shot from Ryan Kent. Rangers FC is back in the lead.
- 48' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Marios Ogboe is replaced by George Oakley on 54 minute.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' George Oakley was booked on 62.
- 64' Hamilton Academical FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 68' The Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Arfield departs to be replaced by Sheyi Ojo.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jermain Defoe.
- 75' Marios Ogkmpoe, a Nigeria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Joe Aribo is withdrawn and Steven Davis gets his opportunity.
- 80' The whistle greets Lewis Smith as he departs to be replaced by Ross Cunningham.
- 84' Rangers FC ring the changes. Jermain Defoe has done his job and it is now time for Alfredo Morelos to step up.
- 87' Alfredo Morelos is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
28
Lewis Smith ↓ Ross Cunningham 80'
-
99
Marios Ogkmpoe ↓ George Oakley 54'
- 11
- 24
- 8
- 31
- 40
Bench
- 7
- 21
- 18
- 1
-
14
Ross Cunningham ↑ 80'
- 20
-
9
George Oakley ↑ 54'
Coach
Brian Rice
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Alfredo Morelos 84'
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Steven Davis 77'
- 5
- 31
- 18
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Sheyi Ojo 68'
- 6
- 1
- 8
- 2
Bench
-
10
Steven Davis ↑ 77'
-
11
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 68'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 84'
- 24
- 15
- 19
- 13
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 6 |
| Jermain Defoe | 4 |
| Ryan Kent | 3 |
| Kemar Roofe | 2 |
| Joe Aribo | 2 |
| Scott Arfield | 2 |
| Brian Easton | 2 |
| Ryan Jack | 2 |
Head to Head
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2019-11-24
Hamilton Academical FC
1–3
Rangers FC
L
2019-11-09
Kilmarnock FC
2–2
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2019-11-02
Hamilton Academical FC
2–2
Ross County FC
D
2019-10-30
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
Aberdeen FC
L
2019-10-26
St. Johnstone FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2019-10-19
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Hibernian FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Rangers FC
81%
Hamilton Academical FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
0 – 2
10.1%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 3
6.5%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.3%
0 – 4
3.2%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.