Hamilton Academical FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Mike Roncone
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC is underway.
- 5' Hamilton Academical FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 11' Hamilton Academical FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 15' Ianis Hagi doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 20' The deadlock is broken! James Tavernier gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
- 25' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' Connor Goldson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 31' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' Andrew Winter has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 41' Hamilton Academical FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 46' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Charlie Trafford exits the field as Jamie Hamilton enters on 46.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hamilton Academical FC that had 106 games and scored 94 goals.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' It’s a booking for Hamilton Academical FC player. Ross Callachan gets a Yellow card.
- 68' Scott McMann, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 76' A moment of madness from Scott McMann on 76 minutes earns him a Red card. Hamilton Academical FC will be frustrated.
- 77' Reegan Mimnaugh makes way for Kyle Munro at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hamilton Academical FC.
- 82' The 36-year-old Greg Stewart has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Ianis Hagi is replaced by Scott Arfield.
- 84' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Marios Ogkmpoe is replaced by David Moyo on 84 minute.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brandon Barker on 85.
- 90' The whistle greets Kemar Roofe as he departs to be replaced by Greg Stewart.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 23
- 12
- 3
-
9
Marios Ogkmpoe ↓ David Moyo 83'
- 34
- 27
-
18
Reegan Mimnaugh ↓ Kyle Munro 77'
-
19
Andrew Winter ↓ Callum Smith 84'
- 14
Bench
- 10
- 37
-
20
David Moyo ↑ 83'
-
6
Jamie Hamilton ↑ 46'
- 16
- 22
- 36
-
32
Callum Smith ↑ 84'
-
21
Kyle Munro ↑ 77'
Coach
Brian Rice
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 33
- 21
-
25
Kemar Roofe ↓ Greg Stewart 90'
- 5
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↓ Scott Arfield 83'
- 31
- 14
- 6
- 8
- 2
Bench
- 26
- 20
- 18
-
24
Greg Stewart ↑ 90'
- 22
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 83'
- 1
- 16
- 3
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
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.