Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Premier League · 2020-21
Hamilton Academical FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 29 Aug 2020 · 16:30 UTC The Hope CBD Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Scott McMann 11' Y
Y 26' Connor Goldson
Ross Callachan 63' Y
Scott McMann 76' R
Y 85' Brandon Barker

Overview

Match Preview

Hamilton Academical FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee David McGeachie
  • Referee David Doig
  • Referee Mike Roncone

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

1
1
7
Hamilton Academical FC 9 games · Avg 3.7 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-29 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2020-03-04 Rangers FC 0–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-11-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2019-10-06 Rangers FC 5–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-02-24 Hamilton Academical FC 0–5 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug Rangers FC H 0–2 L
22 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
15 Aug St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
08 Aug Ross County FC H 0–1 L
02 Aug Celtic FC A 1–5 L
07 Mar Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug Hamilton Academical FC A 2–0 W
22 Aug Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
16 Aug Livingston FC A 0–0 D
12 Aug St. Johnstone FC H 3–0 W
09 Aug St. Mirren FC H 3–0 W
06 Aug Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–1 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC get this one started.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Gerrard might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' 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.
  • 11' Controversy at the stadium! Scott McMann argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 15' Ianis Hagi makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Rangers FC are in front.
  • 20' Magnificent from James Tavernier! That is 108 goals in 407 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 25' Charlie Trafford has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' Rangers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 31' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 41' David Moyo, a Zimbabwe , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jamie Hamilton is hanging Charlie Trafford on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' 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 Ryan Fulton suffering a number of foals already.
  • 63' Ross Callachan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 73' Filip Helander has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 76' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Scott McMann.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Hamilton Academical FC! Kyle Munro comes on to replace Reegan Mimnaugh.
  • 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andrew Winter made 106 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 83' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Scott Arfield on, Ianis Hagi off on 83 minutes.
  • 84' The whistle greets Marios Ogkmpoe as he departs to be replaced by David Moyo.
  • 85' That is a Yellow card for Rangers FC. Brandon Barker will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Rangers FC make a change. Kemar Roofe trudges off to be replaced by Greg Stewart on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC share the spoils 0-2.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 6
Jermain Defoe 4
Ryan Kent 3
Ryan Jack 2
Kemar Roofe 2
Joe Aribo 2
Scott Arfield 2
Brian Easton 2

Head to Head

2020-08-29 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2020-03-04 Rangers FC 0–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-11-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2019-10-06 Rangers FC 5–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-02-24 Hamilton Academical FC 0–5 Rangers FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2020-08-29 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2020-08-22 Motherwell FC 0–1 Hamilton Academical FC W 2020-08-15 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2020-08-08 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2020-08-02 Celtic FC 5–1 Hamilton Academical FC L 2020-03-07 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W

Rangers FC Form

2020-08-29 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2020-08-22 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2020-08-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Rangers FC D 2020-08-12 Rangers FC 3–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2020-08-09 Rangers FC 3–0 St. Mirren FC W 2020-08-06 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.79 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC22% Draw29% Rangers FC49%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Rangers FC
78%
Hamilton Academical FC or Rangers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC15% Draw50% Rangers FC35%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 3
5.2%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 2
3.5%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 4
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 25% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 16% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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