Hamilton Academical FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee John McCrossan
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The Hope CBD Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hamilton Academical FC and Ross County FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Ross County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Hamilton Academical FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's shape.
- 15' Hamilton Academical FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' It looks surprising Hamilton Academical FC does not make any changes. Josh Reid has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' 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.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' Michael Gardyne is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Ross County FC so far.
- 45' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from Hamilton Academical FC — Charlie Trafford on, Callum Smith off on 46 minutes.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Hamilton Academical FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 62' Michael Gardyne is replacing Jordan Tillson for the Ross County FC side.
- 67' Ross County FC have won 224 goals from 212 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' Billy McKay has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 76 minutes.
- 77' David Templeton gets the nod from Hamilton Academical FC. He replaces Andrew Winter and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Ross Draper is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harry Paton at the 79 minute mark.
- 82' Lewis Smith makes way for Justin Johnson at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hamilton Academical FC.
- 85' Fresh legs for Hamilton Academical FC! Tunde Owolabi comes on to replace Ross Callachan.
- 90' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Hamilton Academical FC 0-1 Ross County FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 23
-
12
Shaun Want ↓ Jamie Hamilton 82'
- 3
-
11
Lewis Smith ↓ Justin Johnson 82'
-
34
Ross Callachan ↓ Tunde Owolabi 85'
- 20
-
19
Andrew Winter ↓ David Templeton 77'
- 16
-
32
Callum Smith ↓ Charlie Trafford 46'
Bench
-
10
David Templeton ↑ 77'
-
37
Justin Johnson ↑ 82'
- 18
-
6
Jamie Hamilton ↑ 82'
-
14
Charlie Trafford ↑ 46'
- 4
- 22
-
36
Tunde Owolabi ↑ 85'
- 21
Coach
Brian Rice
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 22
- 16
- 1
- 27
-
10
Lee Erwin ↓ Josh Mullin 62'
- 25
- 11
-
24
Harry Paton ↓ Ross Draper 79'
- 9
- 43
Bench
-
17
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 79'
- 8
- 18
- 21
- 15
-
14
Josh Mullin ↑ 62'
- 5
-
6
Ross Draper ↑ 79'
-
7
Michael Gardyne ↑ 62'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy McKay | 4 |
| Lewis Smith | 1 |
| George Oakley | 1 |
| Brian Graham | 1 |
| Scott Martin | 1 |
| Ross Callachan | 1 |
| Stephen Kelly | 1 |
| Jordan White | 1 |
Head to Head
Hamilton Academical FC Form
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
2020-03-04
Rangers FC
0–1
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2020-02-22
Hamilton Academical FC
0–0
Motherwell FC
D
2020-02-15
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–2
Hamilton Academical FC
D
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Hamilton Academical FC or Ross County FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ross County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
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 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Ross County FC
68%
Hamilton Academical FC or Ross County FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.