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League OneMatchweek 8THE MATCH CENTRE

Hamilton Academical vs Queen of the South match centre

Hamilton Academical badgeHamilton AcademicalHome · 2 in league
DLWWW
Momentum↗ Rising73/100OlderLatest
Full time
4:1
UK time · Europe/London
Queen of the South badgeQueen of the SouthAway · 10 in league
LWDDL
Momentum↘ Falling31/100OlderLatest
Goalscorers
A. Ryan23′
A. Ryan34′
A. Ryan41′
T. Gallacher69′
L. Smith12′
ZLX Stadium · HamiltonSeason 2026/27Back to matches
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES

Our view of the game

Awaiting usable data

Pre-match analysis only. No current bet recommendation once kickoff has passed or the match is not scheduled.

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Why this selection? Data checks & method

Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 14:44 UK.

Odds updated 19 Sep 14:49 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 6 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.

We compare match winner, over/under 2.5 goals, both teams to score and double chance. Priced selections need decimal odds of at least 1.25. The value filter subtracts five percentage points from the model chance, then requires at least a 5% estimated return. These are conservative policy choices, not a calibrated confidence interval or proof of profitability.

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Odds & probabilities Pre-match snapshot Home win1.33Our model 76.7%Market 67.4% Draw4.33Our model 15.4%Market 20.7% Away win7.50Our model 7.8%Market 11.9% Bet365 · Updated 19 Sep 14:49 UK · Older than 24 hours Market probabilities adjusted for margin. Model estimates, not guarantees.
THE FINAL WHISTLE

The match in numbers

Statistics and key moments from this match.

FULL TIME
Hamilton AcademicalQueen of the South

The score is available. Detailed match statistics have not been supplied yet.

— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Team news & availability

API-Football

Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.

Hamilton Academical 0 reported

Availability report not received yet.

Queen of the South 0 reported

Availability report not received yet.

Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.

THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT

Your match briefing

From recorded results

Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

What could change the picture?

  • Lineup data is available in the match centre.
  • Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
  • Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.

Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓

HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING

Recent form

Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.

Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.

About these numbers

Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Hamilton Academical at home with Queen of the South away.

We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.

Updated 2 Oct, 04:30 UK.

THE SEASON SO FAR

How the teams compare

League One · 2026/27 · all league matches

Hamilton AcademicalQueen of the South
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—

Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Hamilton Academical at home with Queen of the South away. Small samples can be misleading.

THE STORY SO FAR

Head-to-head

4 recorded meetings

Hamilton Academical

1wins
0 draws

Queen of the South

3wins

Aug 2025 – Mar 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.

Scores shown with Hamilton Academical first; venues vary.

TEAM SELECTION

Lineups & formations

Confirmed lineups

Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.

Hamilton Academical

Confirmed formationPending
  1. 1D. Lyness
  2. 2A. Comrie
  3. 16K. Smutek
  4. 3T. Gallacher
  5. 33S. Hendrie
  6. 8K. MacDonald
  7. 17S. Bannigan
  8. 6C. Blues
  9. 7D. Thomas
  10. 29A. Ryan
  11. 27S. McKinstry
Substitutes (7)

12 · J. Lane

5 · F. Owens

14 · A. McGinlay

18 · L. Morgan

21 · G. Crookston

22 · D. Shiels

24 · A. Eadie

Queen of the South

Confirmed formationPendingNicky Clark
  1. 1D. Mehmet
  2. 2C. Goldie
  3. 15N. Rogerson
  4. 12S. Want
  5. 3T. Charters
  6. 8Z. MacKenzie
  7. 17R. Ellis
  8. 7L. Smith
  9. 14B. Johnstone
  10. 16C. Coughlin
  11. 9C. Young
Substitutes (8)

34 · S. Petry

5 · C. McQueen

11 · B. Dair

18 · A. Davis

25 · B. Gray

26 · B. Morton

27 · J. Kelly

32 · R. McColm

2026/27 STANDINGS

League One table

League centre ↗

Current standings · Division2. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1Ross County76102241819
WWDWW
2Hamilton Academical76101611519
WWWDW
3Montrose85031313015
WWWWW
4East Kilbride84131412213
WWLLL
5Alloa Athletic82338629
LLDDW
6Airdrie United8233611-59
WWLDL
7East Fife81527708
LDDDD
8Peterhead8215614-87
LLLDL
9Cove Rangers8125511-65
LLDLW
10Queen of the South8116624-184
LLDWL
THE MARKET VIEW

Match-winner odds

Decimal · 90 minutes
BookmakerHamilton AcademicalDrawQueen of the South
William Hill1.304.7510.00
Bet3651.334.337.50
Marathonbet1.294.408.60
BetVictor1.255.259.50
Pinnacle1.354.628.30

Snapshot from 19 Sep 2026, 14:49 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.

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