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Hamilton Academical FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Hamilton Academical FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Ross County FC
Sat 2 Nov 2019 · 15:00 UTC The Hope CBD Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Scott McMann 27' Y
Y 30' Keith Watson
Y 50' Michael Gardyne
George Oakley 62' Y
Y 75' Liam Fontaine
Scott Martin 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alastair Mather
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee David Roome
  • Referee Colin Steven

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
4
Hamilton Academical FC 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Ross County FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-11-02 Hamilton Academical FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2019-08-03 Ross County FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
06 Oct Rangers FC A 0–5 L
28 Sep Livingston FC H 2–1 W
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Hamilton Academical FC A 2–2 D
30 Oct Rangers FC H 0–4 L
26 Oct Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
19 Oct Celtic FC A 0–6 L
05 Oct St. Johnstone FC H 2–2 D
28 Sep Kilmarnock FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hamilton Academical FC to score. At the same time, Ross County FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 1' Billy McKay puts Ross County FC on the lead.
  • 6' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ross Laidlaw made 301 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 11' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 16' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Ross County FC that had 212 games and scored 224 goals.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' Scott Martin, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 27' Scott McMann catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 27.
  • 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Keith Watson.
  • 35' 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 Owain Williams suffering a number of foals already.
  • 40' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Rice might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Ross Cunningham is replaced by Steve Davies on 46 minute.
  • 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Gardyne on 50.
  • 52' A goal from the Scotland international Lewis Smith! He fires home on 52 to make it 1-1!
  • 57' George Oakley needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 6 Yellow cards this season.
  • 62' It’s a booking for Hamilton Academical FC player. George Oakley gets a Yellow card.
  • 63' Brian Graham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lee Erwin on 63 minute.
  • 64' George Oakley adds to his 0 season tally! Hamilton Academical FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 65' Ross County FC ring the changes. Billy McKay has done his job and it is now time for Josh Mullin to step up.
  • 70' Ross County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 73' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. Lewis Spence departs to be replaced by Ewan Henderson.
  • 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Liam Fontaine.
  • 80' Hamilton Academical FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Hamilton Academical FC. Lewis Smith is replaced by Ronan Hughes.
  • 88' A stunning finish from Brian Graham — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Scott Martin.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Hamilton Academical FC! Johnny Hunt comes on to replace Mikel Miller.
  • It finishes all square. Hamilton Academical FC and Ross County FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Billy McKay 4
Brian Graham 1
Scott Martin 1
Ross Callachan 1
Stephen Kelly 1
Jordan White 1
Scott McMann 1
Ross Stewart 1

Head to Head

2019-11-02 Hamilton Academical FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2019-08-03 Ross County FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

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 2019-10-06 Rangers FC 5–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-09-28 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Livingston FC W

Ross County FC Form

2019-11-02 Hamilton Academical FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2019-10-30 Ross County FC 0–4 Rangers FC L 2019-10-26 Hibernian FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2019-10-19 Celtic FC 6–0 Ross County FC L 2019-10-05 Ross County FC 2–2 St. Johnstone FC D 2019-09-28 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Ross County FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Hamilton Academical FC or Ross County FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC38% Draw27% Ross County FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Ross County FC
62%
Hamilton Academical FC or Ross County FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC28% Draw45% Ross County FC27%
Actual: Ross County FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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