Hamilton Academical vs Montrose: match statistics
Hamilton Academical presents impressive home form with 67% wins and only 25% losses at their own stadium. The hosts distinguish themselves with solid defense at home, conceding an average of only 0.58 goals per match and recording an impressive 58% clean sheets. Montrose has a much weaker away record with just 23% wins and as many as 46% losses, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per match on the road. Hamilton's positive goal difference in home matches (+11) compared to Montrose's negative difference away (-6) further argues for the hosts. Although both teams have identical PPG in the last 5 matches (1.6), Hamilton possesses the home advantage, which should be the deciding factor in this clash.
Hamilton Academical vs Montrose: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hamilton Academical played against Montrose in League One (Scotland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Hamilton Academical has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Montrose has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hamilton Academical scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.12. Montrose scores 1.28 and allows 1.76. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Hamilton Academical's games and 56% of Montrose's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 60%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamilton Academical has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.09 per game. Hamilton Academical takes 9.6 shots per game, while Montrose takes 8.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Hamilton Academical leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Montrose leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hamilton Academical's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Montrose, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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
Hamilton Academical presents impressive home form with 67% wins and only 25% losses at their own stadium. The hosts distinguish themselves with solid defense at home, conceding an average of only 0.58 goals per match and recording an impressive 58% clean sheets. Montrose has a much weaker away record with just 23% wins and as many as 46% losses, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per match on the road. Hamilton's positive goal difference in home matches (+11) compared to Montrose's negative difference away (-6) further argues for the hosts. Although both teams have identical PPG in the last 5 matches (1.6), Hamilton possesses the home advantage, which should be the deciding factor in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Hamilton Academical | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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.
Montrose is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.6 pts / game - Montrose
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 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.28 goals / game - Montrose
Hamilton Academical is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.76 goals / game - Montrose
Hamilton Academical scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Montrose scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 meczów).
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 - Hamilton Academical
Over / Under - Montrose
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 54% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.04 pts / game - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 48%. 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.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Hamilton Academical
Montrose
* 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
| Hamilton Academical | Liga | Montrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.64 | 2.66 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 30% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 74% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Hamilton Academical's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Montrose. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamilton Academical vs Montrose?
The League One match finished Hamilton Academical 1:1 Montrose. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamilton Academical and Montrose?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamilton Academical won 2, Montrose won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamilton Academical vs Montrose?
Hamilton Academical score 1.52 goals per game on average and Montrose 1.28. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Hamilton Academical's matches and 56% of Montrose's.
What form are Hamilton Academical and Montrose in?
Over the last 5 games Hamilton Academical have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Montrose 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamilton Academical vs Montrose?
The statistical background for Hamilton Academical vs Montrose — 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.