East Kilbride vs Hamilton Academical: match statistics
East Kilbride vs Hamilton Academical: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Kilbride played against Hamilton Academical in League One (Scotland). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: K Park Training Academy. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
East Kilbride has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Hamilton Academical has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
East Kilbride scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.80. Hamilton Academical scores 2.20 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of East Kilbride's games and 0% of Hamilton Academical's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 40%, compared with league averages of 29% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.37 per game. East Kilbride takes 9.8 shots per game, while Hamilton Academical takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
East Kilbride leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Hamilton Academical leads at halftime in 80% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Kilbride's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Hamilton Academical, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.33 goals. Both teams score in 29% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
East Kilbride have been impressive at home, winning both of their matches so far, scoring an average of 4.0 goals and conceding just 0.5 per game. The hosts are also creating better-quality chances, posting an xG of 1.83 compared with just 0.72 xG conceded to their opponents, while their 14 shots per match translate into 6.5 shots on target. Hamilton Academical lead the table and remain unbeaten in all 5 matches this season, but they have scored only 6 goals across their last five fixtures, compared with East Kilbride’s 11. The visitors are highly solid defensively away from home, keeping a 100% clean-sheet record and allowing an average of 0.67 xG, which makes a draw a realistic outcome. Nevertheless, home advantage, the hosts’ 29% conversion rate and their run of two consecutive home wins narrowly favor East Kilbride.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal points to BTTS - No: both teams have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their league matches so far, while their season-long BTTS - Yes rates stand at 0% each. Hamilton Academical have yet to concede, with an average xG allowed of just 0.67, while East Kilbride create only 1.30 xG on average. BTTS has also appeared infrequently across the last five matches— in 40% of East Kilbride’s games and just 20% of Hamilton’s—while the visitors conceded an average of 0.8 goals. East Kilbride have been more defensively vulnerable over their last five, conceding 11 goals, but Hamilton may once again contain opponents who have failed to score in any match this season. The low league-wide BTTS rate of 28% further supports a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Hamilton have solid defensive foundations: they concede just 0.67 xG on average, while in their last 5 matches they have conceded only 4 goals, or 0.8 per game. East Kilbride have been more open recently, scoring and conceding an average of 2.2 goals in their five appearances, with Over 2.5 goals landing in each of those matches. At the same time, the profiles of both teams indicate that high-scoring games are not the norm: the hosts had fewer than 3.5 goals in 67% of their matches, while their average xG against is only 1.09. The visitors create an average of 1.51 xG, but against a home defense conceding just 0.78 xG, their most realistic return is around one goal. The projected total of 2.48 goals leaves a clear margin below four goals, making Under 3.5 goals the best option.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to Hamilton leading at the break and maintaining that advantage until the end of the match. In their last five matches, East Kilbride were trailing at half-time in 60% of cases, scoring an average of just 0.4 goals before the break and conceding 1.2, while Hamilton led in 40% of their matches and conceded only 0.4 goals in that period. The visitors also have slightly higher average xG, 1.51 compared with 1.30, as well as a clear advantage in shots on target, averaging 6.5 versus 4.0 for the hosts. Although East Kilbride have won all three of their home matches so far, their recent run has been defensively unstable, with an average of 2.2 goals conceded per match. Hamilton have kept clean sheets in both of their away appearances, strengthening the 2/2 scenario despite a significant draw risk.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| East Kilbride | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Hamilton Academical is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - East Kilbride · 2.6 pts / game - Hamilton Academical
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hamilton Academical is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - East Kilbride · 2.2 goals / game - Hamilton Academical
East Kilbride scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 100% (5 of 5 games).
Hamilton Academical scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - East Kilbride
Over / Under - Hamilton Academical
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hamilton Academical is 160% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - East Kilbride · 2.6 pts / game - Hamilton Academical
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Kilbride - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
East Kilbride
Hamilton Academical
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| East Kilbride | Liga | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.60 | 2.33 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 44% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 60% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of East Kilbride vs Hamilton Academical?
The League One match finished East Kilbride 0:1 Hamilton Academical. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before East Kilbride vs Hamilton Academical?
East Kilbride score 1.80 goals per game on average and Hamilton Academical 2.20. The League One average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 40% of East Kilbride's matches and 0% of Hamilton Academical's.
What form are East Kilbride and Hamilton Academical in?
Over the last 5 games East Kilbride have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hamilton Academical 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Kilbride vs Hamilton Academical?
The statistical background for East Kilbride vs Hamilton Academical — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.