Hamilton Academical FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League .
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Gordon Crawford
- Referee Kevin Graham
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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, St. Johnstone FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Martin Canning might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Ziggy Gordon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hamilton Academical FC tonight.
- 20' Richard Foster is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hamilton Academical FC so far.
- 25' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rakish Bingham.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' The referee shows Hamilton Academical FC player a Yellow card on 36.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Blair Alston gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hamilton Academical FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' GOAL! David McMillan scores on 45. Assisted by Richard Foster
- 46' A stunning finish from David McMillan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Time for substitution for Hamilton Academical FC. Tom Taiwo is replaced by Lennard Sowah.
- 51' 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 David Wotherspoon suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 62' The Hamilton Academical FC bench stirs into life. Delphin Tshiembe is withdrawn and Sam Kelly gets his opportunity.
- 67' Hamilton Academical FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' Rakish Bingham has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 69 minutes.
- 74' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' David Wotherspoon is replacing David McMillan for the St. Johnstone FC side.
- 79' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — Tristan Nydam on, Matthew Kennedy off on 79 minutes.
- 82' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Tony Watt exits the field as Chris Kane enters on 82.
- 87' A quiet spell here at . St. Johnstone FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' A moment of madness from Zander Clark on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. St. Johnstone FC will be frustrated.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for St. Johnstone FC players.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Aaron McGowan ↓ Dougie Imrie 62'
-
5
Delphin Tshiembe ↓ Sam Kelly 62'
- 1
- 21
- 3
- 18
- 9
- 11
- 30
-
12
Tom Taiwo ↓ Lennard Sowah 46'
- 4
Bench
- 17
-
26
Sam Kelly ↑ 62'
- 23
-
7
Dougie Imrie ↑ 62'
- 16
-
46
Lennard Sowah ↑ 46'
- 14
Coach
Martin Canning
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Tristan Nydam 79'
- 7
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Chris Kane 82'
- 16
- 19
- 5
- 4
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 12
-
17
Tristan Nydam ↑ 79'
- 28
- 6
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↑ 75'
- 21
-
9
Chris Kane ↑ 82'
Coach
Tommy Wright
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Wotherspoon | 4 |
| Stevie May | 3 |
| Craig Conway | 2 |
| Ronan Hughes | 2 |
| George Oakley | 2 |
| Steve Davies | 2 |
| Drey Wright | 1 |
| Murray Davidson | 1 |
Hamilton Academical FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Hamilton Academical FC or St. Johnstone FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
58%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
70%
Hamilton Academical FC or St. Johnstone FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.