Kilmarnock FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Craig Thomson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 29 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Kilmarnock FC are looking to make home advantage count against Hamilton Academical FC.
- 5' Bright Enobakhare has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Greg Taylor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' Dougie Imrie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hamilton Academical FC tonight.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' Dougie Imrie does the damage! The net is bulging and Hamilton Academical FC surge ahead!
- 36' Dougie Imrie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 44' Assisted by Greg Stewart with the perfectly-timed delivery and Rory McKenzie makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 49' Hamilton Academical FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aaron Tshibola on 59 minutes.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott Martin on 63 minutes.
- 63' Kris Boyd is replacing Eamonn Brophy for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 64' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jack Byrne is hanging Rory McKenzie on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Matthew Kilgallon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Steven Boyd. He replaces James Keatings on 73 minute.
- 76' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gary Dicker is hanging Alan Power on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Steven Boyd on 87.
- 90' Steven Boyd was booked on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 27
- 19
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Jack Byrne 64'
- 1
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 17
-
6
Alan Power C ↓ Gary Dicker 76'
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Kris Boyd 63'
Bench
-
4
Jack Byrne ↑ 64'
- 12
- 29
-
9
Kris Boyd ↑ 63'
- 20
- 13
-
8
Gary Dicker ↑ 76'
Coach
Steve Clarke
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 6
- 2
- 5
- 1
- 7
- 18
- 11
-
10
James Keatings ↓ Steven Boyd 73'
- 31
- 4
Bench
- 17
- 23
- 21
- 3
- 28
-
9
Rakish Bingham ↑ 64'
-
30
Steven Boyd ↑ 73'
Coach
Martin Canning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Greg Kiltie | 3 |
| Mitchell Pinnock | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Mikel Miller | 2 |
| Conor McAleny | 1 |
| Nicke Kabamba | 1 |
| Youssouf Mulumbu | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2018-10-27
Kilmarnock FC
1–1
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2018-10-21
Hamilton Academical FC
1–4
Rangers FC
L
2018-10-06
Hibernian FC
6–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2018-09-29
Hamilton Academical FC
0–2
Dundee FC
L
2018-09-22
Hamilton Academical FC
3–0
St. Mirren FC
W
2018-09-15
Livingston FC
1–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
49%
Kilmarnock FC or Hamilton Academical FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.