Motherwell FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Andy McWilliam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 16 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fir Park!
- 3' GOAL! David Turnbull fires home to make it 1-0!
- 8' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 8.
- 11' The deadlock is broken! David Turnbull gets on the scoresheet on 11 minutes.
- 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Hamilton Academical FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' 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 Steven Boyd suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' What a strike from Jake Hastie! The score is 3-0.
- 38' Hamilton Academical FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' The Hamilton Academical FC bench stirs into life. Alexandros Gogic is withdrawn and James Keatings gets his opportunity.
- 51' The 33-year-old Charles Dunne has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Alex Gorrin will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' James Keatings catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for Hamilton Academical FC. Lennard Sowah will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' The crowd applauds Jake Hastie as he leaves the pitch. Elliott Frear steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 68' The crowd applauds Alex Gorrin as he leaves the pitch. Carl McHugh steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Curtis Main departs to be replaced by Danny Johnson.
- 79' Scotland international Allan Campbell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' Hamilton Academical FC make a change. Mikel Miller trudges off to be replaced by Steven Boyd on 82 minutes.
- 87' Hamilton Academical FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Danny Johnson will be fuming at that decision.
- Hamilton Academical FC will have plenty to reflect on. Motherwell FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Danny Johnson 74'
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
-
23
Alex Gorrin ↓ Carl McHugh 68'
-
32
Jake Hastie ↓ Elliott Frear 66'
Bench
- 6
- 22
-
24
Danny Johnson ↑ 74'
-
4
Carl McHugh ↑ 68'
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 66'
- 35
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 22
- 6
- 5
- 1
- 13
- 18
-
11
Mikel Miller ↓ Steven Boyd 82'
- 46
- 4
- 9
Bench
- 17
- 2
-
30
Steven Boyd ↑ 82'
-
10
James Keatings ↑ 46'
- 20
- 16
- 33
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Mark O'Hara | 2 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| David Moyo | 2 |
| Tom Aldred | 2 |
| Ross Callachan | 2 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2019-03-09
Motherwell FC
3–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2019-02-27
Aberdeen FC
0–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2019-02-24
Hamilton Academical FC
0–5
Rangers FC
L
2019-02-16
Hibernian FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2019-02-06
Hamilton Academical FC
2–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
2019-02-02
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Dundee FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Hamilton Academical FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.