Thursday , 2 July 2026

Motherwell FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Motherwell FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Hamilton Academical FC
Sun 29 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Scott Martin
Y 52' Sam Stubbs
Jermaine Hylton 63' Y
Mark O'Hara 75' Y
Y 81' Blair Alston

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Douglas Ross
  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee Andy Milne
  • Referee

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

4
2
5
Motherwell FC 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Hamilton Academical FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2019-04-20 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2019-03-09 Motherwell FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2018-12-29 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Hamilton Academical FC H 1–2 L
26 Dec Ross County FC A 2–1 W
21 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
15 Dec Rangers FC H 0–2 L
07 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
04 Dec St. Mirren FC A 3–0 W
Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L
21 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–1 W
14 Dec Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
07 Dec St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
04 Dec Celtic FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Motherwell FC to score. At the same time, Hamilton Academical FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Brilliant from the ! Chris Long makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Rice will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 11' The referee shows Hamilton Academical FC player a Yellow card on 11.
  • 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aaron McGowan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 293 games and scored 340 goals.
  • 26' The 35-year-old Declan Gallagher has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' It’s high time Brian Rice made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 36' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' Blair Alston needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 52' The referee calls foul for Sam Stubbs. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 57' Hamilton Academical FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Jermaine Hylton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' Sherwin Seedorf gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Jermaine Hylton and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Peter Hartley on, James Scott off on 65 minutes.
  • 68' Aaron McGowan does the damage! The net is bulging and Hamilton Academical FC surge ahead!
  • 73' Johnny Hunt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 156 appearances.
  • 75' A moment of madness from Mark O'Hara on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 77' Against the run of play, David Moyo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 79' Blair Alston is replacing David Moyo for the Hamilton Academical FC side.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Liam Polworth is replaced by Ross MacIver.
  • 81' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
  • 83' Another substitution for Hamilton Academical FC to replace Scott Martin by Johnny Hunt on 83 minute.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 90' Marios Ogboe has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Oakley on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Turnbull 3
David Moyo 2
Tom Aldred 2
Ross Callachan 2
Marios Ogkmpoe 2
Mark O'Hara 2
Chris Long 2
Aaron McGowan 1

Head to Head

2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-08-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2019-04-20 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2019-03-09 Motherwell FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2018-12-29 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-12-26 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2019-12-15 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2019-12-07 Motherwell FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2019-12-04 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Motherwell FC W

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2019-12-29 Motherwell FC 1–2 Hamilton Academical FC W 2019-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2019-12-21 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2019-12-14 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-12-07 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2019-12-04 Celtic FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Hamilton Academical FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC43% Draw28% Hamilton Academical FC29%
Actual: Hamilton Academical FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
57%
Motherwell FC or Hamilton Academical FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC29% Draw49% Hamilton Academical FC22%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Hamilton Academical FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.