Sunday , 15 November 2026

Hamilton Academical FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Hamilton Academical FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Ross County FC
Wed 3 Feb 2021 · 18:00 UTC Fountain of Youth Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 32' Jermaine Hylton
Brian Easton 38' Y
Y 52' Harry Paton

Overview

Match Preview

Hamilton Academical FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Fountain of Youth Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Euan Anderson
  • Referee Ralph Gordon
  • Referee Ross MacLeod

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

1
1
4
Hamilton Academical FC 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Ross County FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-03 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Ross County FC 2020-12-19 Ross County FC 0–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-08-08 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Ross County FC 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
03 Feb Ross County FC H 1–2 L
27 Jan Celtic FC A 0–2 L
16 Jan Dundee United FC H 0–0 D
09 Jan Kilmarnock FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
30 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 0–0 D
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 2–1 W
27 Jan Motherwell FC H 1–2 L
23 Jan Rangers FC A 0–5 L
16 Jan Aberdeen FC H 4–1 W
10 Jan Livingston FC A 1–3 L
02 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Fountain of Youth Stadium as Hamilton Academical FC face off against Ross County FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Martin made 198 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hamilton Academical FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 16' Brilliant from the ! Stephen Kelly makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 16.
  • 21' The 30-year-old Ryan Fulton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' Hamilton Academical FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
  • 32' Jermaine Hylton picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 37' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
  • 38' Controversy at the stadium! Brian Easton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 43' 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.
  • 48' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ross County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' A moment of madness from Harry Paton on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ross County FC will be frustrated.
  • 57' Reegan Mimnaugh is replacing Ben Stirling for the Hamilton Academical FC side.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. Iain Vigurs is replaced by Jordan White.
  • 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Scott McMann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ross County FC.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. Harry Paton is replaced by Billy McKay.
  • 78' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Moyo is hanging Bruce Anderson on the field on 78 minute.
  • 81' Brilliant from the ! Jordan White makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 81.
  • 85' Brilliant from the ! Billy McKay makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 85.
  • 87' Another substitution for Hamilton Academical FC to replace Brian Easton by Nathan Thomas on 87 minute.
  • With this win, Ross County FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-02-03 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Ross County FC 2020-12-19 Ross County FC 0–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-08-08 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Ross County FC 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

2021-02-03 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2021-01-27 Celtic FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2021-01-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D 2021-01-09 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2021-01-02 Hamilton Academical FC 3–0 Motherwell FC W 2020-12-30 St. Johnstone FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC D

Ross County FC Form

2021-02-03 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Ross County FC W 2021-01-27 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC L 2021-01-23 Rangers FC 5–0 Ross County FC L 2021-01-16 Ross County FC 4–1 Aberdeen FC W 2021-01-10 Livingston FC 3–1 Ross County FC L 2021-01-02 Ross County FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Hamilton Academical FC or Ross County FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC40% Draw29% Ross County FC31%
Actual: Ross County FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Ross County FC
60%
Hamilton Academical FC or Ross County FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hamilton Academical FC31% Draw47% Ross County FC22%
Actual: Hamilton Academical FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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