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Hamilton Academical FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Hamilton Academical FC
0 – 1
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Thu 26 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC The Hope CBD Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 59' Murray Davidson
Y 81' Callum Hendry
Brian Easton 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Hamilton Academical FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Referee Jordon Stokoe
  • Referee Gavin Duncan
  • Referee Callum Spence

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

2
2
5
Hamilton Academical FC 9 games · Avg 3.1 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC 2019-10-26 St. Johnstone FC 3–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-05-18 Hamilton Academical FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2019-02-06 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC 2018-11-10 St. Johnstone FC 4–0 Hamilton Academical FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L
21 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–1 W
14 Dec Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
07 Dec St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
04 Dec Celtic FC A 1–2 L
30 Nov Livingston FC A 0–0 D
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 1–0 W
21 Dec St. Mirren FC H 0–0 D
14 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–0 W
04 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 0–0 D
30 Nov Motherwell FC A 0–4 L
24 Nov Aberdeen FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at The Hope CBD Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Hamilton Academical FC and St. Johnstone FC.
  • 5' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' St. Johnstone FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamilton Academical FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hamilton Academical FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 45' Hamilton Academical FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hamilton Academical FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Murray Davidson was booked on 59.
  • 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 66' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steve Davies is hanging David Moyo on the field on 66 minute.
  • 67' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Michael O'Halloran is replaced by Drey Wright.
  • 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 73' The St. Johnstone FC manager makes a substitution. Stevie May departs to be replaced by Callum Hendry.
  • 75' George Oakley makes way for Blair Alston at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hamilton Academical FC.
  • 79' Johnny Hunt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Collar at the 79 minute mark.
  • 80' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Alistair McCann! He fires home on 80 to make it 0-1!
  • 81' Callum Hendry has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
  • 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brian Easton on 83.
  • 85' St. Johnstone FC make a change. Chris Kane trudges off to be replaced by Scott Tanser on 85 minutes.
  • 90' England international George Oakley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Wotherspoon 4
Stevie May 3
Craig Conway 2
Ronan Hughes 2
George Oakley 2
Steve Davies 2
Mikel Miller 1
Blair Alston 1

Head to Head

2019-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC 2019-10-26 St. Johnstone FC 3–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-05-18 Hamilton Academical FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2019-02-06 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC 2018-11-10 St. Johnstone FC 4–0 Hamilton Academical FC

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2019-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2019-12-21 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2019-12-14 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-12-07 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2019-12-04 Celtic FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-11-30 Livingston FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC D

St. Johnstone FC Form

2019-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2019-12-21 St. Johnstone FC 0–0 St. Mirren FC D 2019-12-14 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2019-12-04 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D 2019-11-30 Motherwell FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2019-11-24 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.12 Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Hamilton Academical FC or St. Johnstone FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC33% Draw31% St. Johnstone FC36%
Actual: St. Johnstone FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
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
64%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
67%
Hamilton Academical FC or St. Johnstone FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hamilton Academical FC24% Draw51% St. Johnstone FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap Hamilton Academical FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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