Hibernian FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Grant Irvine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Hibernian FC host Hamilton Academical FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Christian Doidge has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Scott McMann is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
- 15' The crowd applauds Shaun Want as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Munro steps in for Hamilton Academical FC.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Ross Callachan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 19' What a moment for Kevin Nisbet! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hakeem Odoffin.
- 24' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hamilton Academical FC's shape.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Brilliant from the ! Kevin Nisbet makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 35.
- 40' Hamilton Academical FC have won 94 goals from 106 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Callum Smith has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Hibernian FC make a change. Joe Newell trudges off to be replaced by Melker Hallberg on 46 minutes.
- 51' 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.
- 55' Paul McGinn has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' Paul Hanlon adds to his 0 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 64' Tunde Owolabi is replacing Scott Martin for the Hamilton Academical FC side.
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Hamilton Academical FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — David Templeton exits the field as Callum Smith enters on 73.
- 75' The deadlock is broken! Ross Callachan gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
- 77' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Jamie Murphy by Drey Wright on 77 minute.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' What a moment for Ryan Porteous! That strike on 84 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 85 minute. Kevin Nisbet leaves to be changed by Stephen Mallan.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- It finishes all square. Hibernian FC and Hamilton Academical FC share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Melker Hallberg 46'
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ Drey Wright 77'
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Stephen Mallan 85'
Bench
- 33
-
8
Drey Wright ↑ 77'
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↑ 85'
- 2
- 24
- 19
- 25
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 46'
- 29
Coach
Jack Ross
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Scott Martin ↓ Tunde Owolabi 64'
- 7
-
10
David Templeton ↓ Callum Smith 73'
- 2
-
12
Shaun Want ↓ Kyle Munro 15'
- 3
- 34
- 27
-
19
Andrew Winter ↓ Marios Ogkmpoe 46'
- 6
- 22
Bench
-
9
Marios Ogkmpoe ↑ 46'
- 4
- 20
- 18
- 14
-
36
Tunde Owolabi ↑ 64'
-
32
Callum Smith ↑ 73'
-
21
Kyle Munro ↑ 15'
- 41
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Stephen Mallan | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 2 |
| Florian Kamberi | 2 |
| Paul Hanlon | 2 |
| Stephen Mallan | 2 |
| Paul McGinn | 1 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2020-10-02
Hibernian FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-09-26
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Dundee United FC
D
2020-09-19
Kilmarnock FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-09-12
Livingston FC
1–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2020-08-29
Hamilton Academical FC
0–2
Rangers FC
L
2020-08-22
Motherwell FC
0–1
Hamilton Academical FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
50%
Hibernian FC or Hamilton Academical FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.