Wednesday , 30 September 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 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
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' And we are off! Hamilton Academical FC vs Ross County FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Fountain of Youth Stadium. Ross County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 16' Against the run of play, Stephen Kelly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 21' The travelling Ross County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 26' It looks surprising Ross County FC does not make any changes. Oliver Shaw has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 31' Hamilton Academical FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
  • 32' Jermaine Hylton was booked on 32.
  • 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 38' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
  • 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' Jason Naismith has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 52' Harry Paton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
  • 57' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Ben Stirling exits the field as Reegan Mimnaugh enters on 57.
  • 62' Another substitution for Ross County FC to replace Iain Vigurs by Jordan White on 62 minute.
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hamilton Academical FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 77' Ross County FC ring the changes. Harry Paton has done his job and it is now time for Billy McKay to step up.
  • 78' Bruce Anderson makes way for David Moyo at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hamilton Academical FC.
  • 81' What composure from Jordan White! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 85' Billy McKay doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Thomas. He replaces Brian Easton on 87 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Stephen Kelly 1
Jordan White 1
Scott McMann 1
Ross Stewart 1
Charlie Lakin 1
Joe Chalmers 1
Blair Spittal 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.