Ross County FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Kevin Graham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Aberdeen FC get us underway at Global Energy Stadium.
- 1' What composure from Oliver Shaw! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 6' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 11' Ross County 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.
- 16' Shaleum Logan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' A stunning finish from Charlie Lakin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Ross County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonny Hayes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ross County FC.
- 31' Shaleum Logan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ash Taylor on 31 minute.
- 36' The 33-year-old Jermaine Hylton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Ross County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Alex Iacovitti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Morris on 49 minutes.
- 54' 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 Lewis Ferguson suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Regan Charles-Cook. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' Kieran Ngwenya gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Jonny Hayes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Ross County FC make a change. Regan Charles-Cook trudges off to be replaced by Ross Draper on 65 minutes.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 75' Scott Wright needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 76' The crowd applauds Curtis Main as he leaves the pitch. Bruce Anderson steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 81' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 84' Magnificent from Oliver Shaw! That is 11 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 87' A moment of madness from Oliver Shaw on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ross County FC will be frustrated.
- 88' Another substitution for Ross County FC to replace Oliver Shaw by Billy McKay on 88 minute.
- Ross County FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 19
- 23
- 2
- 16
- 1
-
8
Oliver Shaw ↓ Billy McKay 88'
- 14
- 5
- 11
- 24
Bench
- 28
- 22
- 18
- 31
- 15
-
6
Ross Draper ↑ 65'
- 7
-
9
Billy McKay ↑ 88'
- 43
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Ash Taylor ↓ Shaleum Logan 31'
-
17
Jonny Hayes ↓ Kieran Ngwenya 64'
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 25
- 16
- 19
- 33
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Bruce Anderson 76'
- 40
Bench
- 8
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 31'
- 10
-
21
Bruce Anderson ↑ 76'
- 24
- 18
- 43
- 26
-
37
Kieran Ngwenya ↑ 64'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie McGrath | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Curtis Main | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Billy McKay | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or Aberdeen FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ross County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
55%
Ross County FC or Aberdeen FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ross County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.