Livingston FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Kevin Graham
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Tony Macaroni Arena as Livingston FC face off against Hamilton Academical FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nicky Devlin.
- 10' Hamilton Academical FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 16' The England Jay Emmanuel-Thomas breaks the deadlock on 16 minutes. 1-0!
- 21' The 24-year-old Jamie Hamilton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Callum Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' A stunning finish from Callum Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 35' 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.
- 36' GOAL! Scott Pittman fires home to make it 2-1!
- 41' The travelling Hamilton Academical FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' Jason Holt catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
- 45' Callum Smith has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Lee Hodson is replaced by Ronan Hughes on 55 minute.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' Livingston FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hamilton Academical FC's shape.
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 78' Another change for Livingston FC made on 78 minute. Alan Forrest leaves to be changed by Josh Mullin.
- 83' Livingston FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 84' Julien Serrano is replacing Craig Sibbald for the Livingston FC side.
- 89' Hamilton Academical FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Hamilton Academical FC ring the changes. Callum Smith has done his job and it is now time for David Moyo to step up.
- 90' Aaron Martin is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- With this win, Livingston FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 6
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Julien Serrano 84'
- 1
-
11
Alan Forrest ↓ Josh Mullin 78'
- 23
- 9
Bench
-
12
Julien Serrano ↑ 84'
- 25
- 21
- 40
- 33
- 22
-
14
Josh Mullin ↑ 78'
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 90'
- 37
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 16
- 7
- 23
- 34
- 5
-
27
Lee Hodson ↓ Ronan Hughes 55'
- 6
-
32
Callum Smith ↓ David Moyo 90'
- 21
Bench
- 17
- 4
-
15
Ronan Hughes ↑ 55'
-
20
David Moyo ↑ 90'
- 18
- 14
- 22
- 26
- 25
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Pittman | 5 |
| Steven Lawless | 2 |
| Craig Halkett | 1 |
| Craig Sibbald | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Sam Woods | 1 |
| Shaun Want | 1 |
| Steve Lawson | 1 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2021-03-13
Livingston FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-03-06
Aberdeen FC
0–0
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2021-03-03
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
St. Johnstone FC
D
2021-02-20
Hibernian FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-02-17
St. Mirren FC
1–1
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2021-02-13
Motherwell FC
1–4
Hamilton Academical FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
55%
Livingston FC or Hamilton Academical FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Livingston FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.