Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Rangers FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' 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 Andrew Winter suffering a number of foals already.
  • 11' Scott McMann picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 15' Goal! Ianis Hagi scores his 22 goal in 8 matches.
  • 20' James Tavernier is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 25' Hamilton Academical FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
  • 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Connor Goldson.
  • 31' Filip Helander, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 41' England international Connor Goldson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Charlie Trafford exits the field as Jamie Hamilton enters on 46.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Rice might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at The Hope CBD Stadium. Hamilton Academical FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 63' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
  • 68' 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.
  • 73' Ross Callachan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 251 appearances.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Scott McMann.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Reegan Mimnaugh as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Munro steps in for Hamilton Academical FC.
  • 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 83' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Ianis Hagi is replaced by Scott Arfield on 83 minute.
  • 84' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Marios Ogkmpoe exits the field as David Moyo enters on 84.
  • 85' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Brandon Barker gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Greg Stewart is hanging Kemar Roofe on the field on 90 minute.
  • With this win, Rangers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Joe Aribo 2
Scott Arfield 2
Brian Easton 2
Ryan Jack 2
Kemar Roofe 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.