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

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Premier League · 2020-21

Hibernian FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Hamilton Academical FC

Fri 2 Oct 2020 · 18:45 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+3'

Y 17' Ross Callachan

Y 19' Hakeem Odoffin

Paul McGinn 55' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 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	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

Hibernian FC 8 games · Avg 3.1 goals Hamilton Academical FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-10-02 Hibernian FC 3–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-01-22 Hibernian FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-10-19 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2019-02-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2018-12-08 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC

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

Hamilton Academical FC

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)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Three points are at stake. Hibernian FC host Hamilton Academical FC — let the battle begin!
5' The 38-year-old Lewis Stevenson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
15' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. Shaun Want trudges off to be replaced by Kyle Munro on 15 minutes.
17' Ross Callachan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 17.
19' Goal! Kevin Nisbet scores his 48 goal in 297 matches.
19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hakeem Odoffin.
24' Hamilton Academical FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
34' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamilton Academical FC backline.
35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kevin Nisbet makes it 2-0.
40' Hamilton Academical FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
46' Hibernian FC make a change. Joe Newell trudges off to be replaced by Melker Hallberg on 46 minutes.
51' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul McGinn on 55 minutes.
60' Hamilton Academical FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
63' A stunning finish from Paul Hanlon — that came from absolutely nowhere!
64' The crowd applauds Scott Martin as he leaves the pitch. Tunde Owolabi steps in for Hamilton Academical FC.
69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
73' Another change for Hamilton Academical FC made on 73 minute. David Templeton leaves to be changed by Callum Smith.
75' A goal from the Scotland international Ross Callachan! He fires home on 75 to make it 3-1!
77' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Drey Wright is hanging Jamie Murphy on the field on 77 minute.
82' It looks surprising Hamilton Academical FC does not make any changes. Tunde Owolabi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
84' Ryan Porteous does the damage! The net is bulging and Hibernian FC surge ahead!
85' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Kevin Nisbet is withdrawn and Stephen Mallan gets his opportunity.
90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
The points are shared — Hibernian FC 3-2 Hamilton Academical FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Kevin Nisbet	3
Martin Boyle	3
Stephen Mallan	3
Stephen Mallan	2
Christian Doidge	2
Florian Kamberi	2
Paul Hanlon	2
Ryan Porteous	1

Head to Head

Hibernian FC Form

2020-10-02 Hibernian FC 3–2 Hamilton Academical FC W 2020-09-27 Celtic FC 3–0 Hibernian FC L 2020-09-20 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2020-09-12 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Hibernian FC W 2020-08-30 Hibernian FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L 2020-08-23 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W

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

✓ Correct

Hibernian FC50% Draw25% Hamilton Academical FC25%

Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

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

✗ Wrong

Hibernian FC33% Draw45% Hamilton Academical FC22%

Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.5%

2 – 1

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

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.