Motherwell FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Hamilton Academical FC.
- 5' Goal! Chris Long scores his 25 goal in 290 matches.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 11' Scott Martin was booked on 11.
- 16' It’s high time Brian Rice made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 21' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Rice will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' Sam Stubbs is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 36' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamilton Academical FC backline.
- 41' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hamilton Academical FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sam Stubbs.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Hamilton Academical FC's compact .
- 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Hamilton Academical FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jermaine Hylton on 63.
- 64' The whistle greets Jermaine Hylton as he departs to be replaced by Sherwin Seedorf.
- 65' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Peter Hartley comes on to replace James Scott.
- 68' The deadlock is broken! Aaron McGowan gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
- 73' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Mark O'Hara is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 75.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Moyo makes it 1-2.
- 79' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. David Moyo is replaced by Blair Alston on 79 minute.
- 80' Liam Polworth makes way for Ross MacIver at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Blair Alston is booked for Hamilton Academical FC — Yellow card on 81.
- 83' Johnny Hunt gets the nod from Hamilton Academical FC. He replaces Scott Martin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' Liam Grimshaw has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. George Oakley is replaced by Marios Ogboe on 90 minute.
- 1-2 the final result. Motherwell FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 52
- 3
- 24
- 20
- 4
- 6
-
17
James Scott ↓ Peter Hartley 65'
- 31
- 14
-
19
Liam Polworth ↓ Ross MacIver 80'
Bench
-
11
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 64'
-
5
Peter Hartley ↑ 65'
- 1
- 2
- 15
- 25
-
37
Ross MacIver ↑ 80'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Scott Martin ↓ Johnny Hunt 83'
- 7
- 26
- 2
- 3
- 13
- 11
- 24
-
20
David Moyo ↓ Blair Alston 79'
- 31
-
9
George Oakley ↓ Marios Ogkmpoe 90'
Bench
-
6
Johnny Hunt ↑ 83'
-
99
Marios Ogkmpoe ↑ 90'
-
10
Blair Alston ↑ 79'
- 1
- 8
- 19
- 40
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| David Moyo | 2 |
| Tom Aldred | 2 |
| Ross Callachan | 2 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 2 |
| Mark O'Hara | 2 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| Steven Boyd | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Hamilton Academical FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.