Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical: match statistics
Peterhead demonstrate an advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 1.9 goals per match. The hosts boast a superior xG (1.36 vs 1.32) and higher average possession (51% vs 46%), suggesting greater control over the game. Hamilton Academical are going through a slump, averaging just 0.8 points per match in their last five outings and suffering a 40% loss rate on the road. Both teams have an identical shot conversion rate (17%) and similar goal records, indicating a closely contested affair. Given the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' poor form, a slight edge for Peterhead seems the most likely scenario, although a draw remains a distinct possibility.
Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Peterhead played against Hamilton Academical in League One (Scotland). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Peterhead has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Hamilton Academical has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Peterhead scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.95. Hamilton Academical scores 1.68 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Peterhead's games and 42% of Hamilton Academical's. The Over 2.5 rates are 79% and 63%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamilton Academical has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.15 per game. Peterhead takes 9.1 shots per game, while Hamilton Academical takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Peterhead leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Hamilton Academical leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
Peterhead's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Hamilton Academical, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Peterhead demonstrate an advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 1.9 goals per match. The hosts boast a superior xG (1.36 vs 1.32) and higher average possession (51% vs 46%), suggesting greater control over the game. Hamilton Academical are going through a slump, averaging just 0.8 points per match in their last five outings and suffering a 40% loss rate on the road. Both teams have an identical shot conversion rate (17%) and similar goal records, indicating a closely contested affair. Given the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' poor form, a slight edge for Peterhead seems the most likely scenario, although a draw remains a distinct possibility.
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
| Peterhead | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Peterhead · 1.4 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 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Peterhead · 1.68 goals / game - Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical is 68% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.95 goals / game - Peterhead · 1.16 goals / game - Hamilton Academical
Peterhead scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 meczów).
Hamilton Academical scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Peterhead keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - Peterhead
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 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Peterhead · 1.74 pts / game - Hamilton Academical
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterhead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 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 47% of games and wins 47%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). 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
Peterhead
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
| Peterhead | Liga | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.32 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 41% | • 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 79% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 33% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 80% | • 79% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Peterhead's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Hamilton Academical. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
The League One match finished Peterhead 2:3 Hamilton Academical. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Peterhead and Hamilton Academical?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Peterhead won 0, Hamilton Academical won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
Peterhead score 1.37 goals per game on average and Hamilton Academical 1.68. The League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Peterhead's matches and 42% of Hamilton Academical's.
What form are Peterhead and Hamilton Academical in?
Over the last 5 games Peterhead have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Hamilton Academical 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
The statistical background for Peterhead 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.