Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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
50% Clean Sheets
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' Three points are at stake. Motherwell FC host Hamilton Academical FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Chris Long is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 10' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamilton Academical FC backline.
  • 11' Poor challenge from Scott Martin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 16' Mark O'Hara has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 21' Over 21 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 26' Hamilton Academical FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Hamilton Academical FC's compact .
  • 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 52' Sam Stubbs catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
  • 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
  • 62' Johnny Hunt, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Jermaine Hylton will be fuming at that decision.
  • 64' Sherwin Seedorf is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jermaine Hylton at the 64 minute mark.
  • 65' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — James Scott exits the field as Peter Hartley enters on 65.
  • 68' Magnificent from Aaron McGowan! That is 5 goals in 106 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 73' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hamilton Academical FC's shape.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark O'Hara on 75.
  • 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Moyo makes it 1-2.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Hamilton Academical FC — Blair Alston on, David Moyo off on 79 minutes.
  • 80' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Liam Polworth is withdrawn and Ross MacIver gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
  • 83' Johnny Hunt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott Martin at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 294 games and scored 342 goals.
  • 90' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — George Oakley exits the field as Marios Ogboe enters on 90.
  • 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.