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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' That's the starting whistle at The Hope CBD Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Hamilton Academical FC and Ross County FC.
- 5' The travelling Ross County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' A quiet spell here at The Hope CBD Stadium. Ross County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Harry Paton, a Canada , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Jordan Tillson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Ross County FC tonight.
- 35' Tunde Owolabi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Iacovitti is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ross County FC.
- 45' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 46' The Hamilton Academical FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Smith departs to be replaced by Charlie Trafford.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hamilton Academical FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 62' Ross County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Gardyne is hanging Jordan Tillson on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' Scotland international Josh Reid has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 72' Ryan Fulton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hamilton Academical FC so far.
- 76' Brilliant from the ! Billy McKay makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 76.
- 77' The crowd applauds Andrew Winter as he leaves the pitch. David Templeton steps in for Hamilton Academical FC.
- 79' Another change for Ross County FC made on 79 minute. Harry Paton leaves to be changed by Ross Draper.
- 82' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Lewis Smith exits the field as Justin Johnson enters on 82.
- 85' Tunde Owolabi is replacing Ross Callachan for the Hamilton Academical FC side.
- 90' Iain Vigurs was booked on 90.
- Hamilton Academical FC will have plenty to reflect on. Ross County FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
| Charlie Lakin | 1 |
| Joe Chalmers | 1 |
| Blair Spittal | 1 |
| Lewis Smith | 1 |
| George Oakley | 1 |
| Brian Graham | 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.