Kilmarnock FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee David Roome
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Hamilton Academical FC is underway.
- 5' Kyle Gourlay has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Hamilton Academical FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Hamilton Academical FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hamilton Academical FC that had 106 games and scored 94 goals.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' What a moment for Greg Kiltie! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' A tactical swap from Hamilton Academical FC — Callum Smith on, David Moyo off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Hamilton Academical FC's compact .
- 61' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamilton Academical FC backline.
- 63' The Scotland Greg Kiltie breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 2-0!
- 68' Aaron Tshibola has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 269 appearances.
- 73' Hamilton Academical FC have won 94 goals from 106 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Mitchell Pinnock on, Chris Burke off on 78 minutes.
- 79' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Youssouf Mulumbu is replaced by Diaguely Dabo.
- 84' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 86' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Alan Power trudges off to be replaced by Aaron Tshibola on 86 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jamie Hamilton on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Kilmarnock FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 21
- 2
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Mitchell Pinnock 78'
- 5
- 7
- 17
- 10
-
6
Alan Power ↓ Aaron Tshibola 86'
- 23
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↓ Nicke Kabamba 79'
Bench
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 78'
- 4
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↑ 86'
- 18
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↑ 79'
- 32
- 33
- 40
-
26
Diaguely Dabo ↑ 79'
Coach
Alex Dyer
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 3
- 17
- 34
- 27
- 4
-
20
David Moyo ↓ Callum Smith 46'
- 19
- 6
- 14
- 22
Bench
- 23
- 15
- 37
- 18
- 36
-
32
Callum Smith ↑ 46'
- 21
- 41
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Greg Kiltie | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Mikel Miller | 2 |
| Mitchell Pinnock | 2 |
| Dougie Imrie | 1 |
| Steve Davies | 1 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 1 |
| Conor McAleny | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2021-01-09
Kilmarnock FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-01-02
Hamilton Academical FC
3–0
Motherwell FC
W
2020-12-30
St. Johnstone FC
0–0
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2020-12-26
Hamilton Academical FC
0–3
Celtic FC
L
2020-12-23
Hamilton Academical FC
0–2
Livingston FC
L
2020-12-19
Ross County FC
0–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
56%
Kilmarnock FC or Hamilton Academical FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.
