Hibernian FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee David Munro
- Referee Ross MacLeod
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 05 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
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' The ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Ross County FC.
- 5' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' 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 Richard Foster suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Scott Allan, a Scotland , has 7 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Ross County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 24' A moment of madness from Melker Hallberg on 24 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 29' 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.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Ross County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 44' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
- 46' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Melker Hallberg is replaced by Daryl Horgan.
- 50' Daryl Horgan puts Hibernian FC on the lead.
- 52' Ross County FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 56' What a moment for Scott Allan! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' The 32-year-old Josh Vela has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. Ewan Henderson departs to be replaced by Brian Graham.
- 69' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Lewis Stevenson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 72' Ross County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Chalmers is hanging Lewis Spence on the field on 72 minute.
- 74' Brian Graham doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 81' Fraser Murray is replacing Joe Newell for the Hibernian FC side.
- 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stuart Kettlewell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Allan departs to be replaced by Adam Jackson.
- 90' What composure from Joe Chalmers! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-2.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 6
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Fraser Murray 81'
- 21
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Adam Jackson 88'
- 14
- 22
- 16
- 4
- 25
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↓ Daryl Horgan 46'
Bench
-
18
Adam Jackson ↑ 88'
- 17
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 46'
- 1
-
33
Fraser Murray ↑ 81'
- 32
- 19
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Ewan Henderson ↓ Brian Graham 64'
-
16
Lewis Spence ↓ Joe Chalmers 72'
-
18
Richard Foster ↓ Josh Mullin 72'
- 1
- 15
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 7
- 9
Bench
-
23
Joe Chalmers ↑ 72'
-
14
Josh Mullin ↑ 72'
- 12
- 24
-
19
Brian Graham ↑ 64'
- 20
- 41
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Myziane Maolida | 3 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Jake Doyle-Hayes | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Alex Iacovitti | 2 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Ross County FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Ross County FC
57%
Hibernian FC or Ross County FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.