Ross County FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Dundee United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Apr | Dundee United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Hamilton Academical FC gets underway.
- 2' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Martin on 2.
- 3' Ross County FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 8' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 13' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamilton Academical FC backline.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Ross County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ross Callachan on 20.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' Goal! Scott McMann scores his 1 goal in 106 matches.
- 28' What an equalizer from Blair Spittal!
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' David Moyo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' A quiet spell here at Global Energy Stadium. Hamilton Academical FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan White, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 19 goals in the last 18 games.
- 52' Keith Watson is replacing Alex Iacovitti for the Ross County FC side.
- 57' The 22-year-old Leo Fuhr Hjelde has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Callum Smith is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Ross County FC tonight.
- 65' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Leo Fuhr Hjelde is withdrawn and Charlie Lakin gets his opportunity.
- 70' Ross County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Charlie Lakin on 70.
- 75' Nathan Thomas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brian Easton at the 75 minute mark.
- 79' The Hamilton Academical FC bench stirs into life. Bruce Anderson is withdrawn and Callum Smith gets his opportunity.
- 84' Michael Gardyne has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 212 appearances.
- 87' Ross County FC make a change. Blair Spittal trudges off to be replaced by Harry Paton on 87 minutes.
- 88' Iain Vigurs catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan White is booked for Ross County FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Ross County FC take all three points.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 22
-
16
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Keith Watson 52'
- 1
- 18
- 25
- 26
- 11
- 7
-
20
Blair Spittal ↓ Harry Paton 87'
-
4
Leo Fuhr Hjelde ↓ Charlie Lakin 65'
Bench
-
17
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 87'
-
19
Charlie Lakin ↑ 65'
- 28
- 8
- 14
-
15
Keith Watson ↑ 52'
- 6
-
24
Harry Paton ↑ 87'
- 21
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 16
-
7
Bruce Anderson ↓ Callum Smith 79'
- 3
- 34
-
5
Brian Easton ↓ Nathan Thomas 75'
- 27
- 20
-
18
Reegan Mimnaugh ↓ Lewis Smith 79'
- 6
- 22
Bench
-
24
Nathan Thomas ↑ 75'
-
11
Lewis Smith ↑ 79'
- 17
- 4
- 9
- 26
-
14
Callum Smith ↑ 79'
- 21
- 41
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy McKay | 4 |
| Charlie Lakin | 1 |
| Joe Chalmers | 1 |
| Blair Spittal | 1 |
| Lewis Smith | 1 |
| George Oakley | 1 |
| Brian Graham | 1 |
| Scott Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2021-05-12
Ross County FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-05-01
St. Mirren FC
1–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2021-04-21
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
Motherwell FC
L
2021-04-10
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
Dundee United FC
L
2021-03-20
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
St. Mirren FC
D
2021-03-13
Livingston FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ross County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
55%
Ross County FC or Hamilton Academical FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.