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
Key match information
Hamilton Academical played Montrose in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Hamilton Academical: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Montrose: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hamilton Academical scores 1.52 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. Montrose scores 1.28 and concedes 1.76. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hamilton Academical 36%, Montrose 56%. Over 2.5: Hamilton Academical 56%, Montrose 60%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Hamilton Academical has higher xG: 1.28 vs 1.09. Hamilton Academical: 9.6 shots per match, Montrose: 8.5.
Match halves
Hamilton Academical: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Montrose: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Hamilton Academical: 16-30 (7 goals). Montrose: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Montrose is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Hamilton Academical · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.52 goals / match - Hamilton Academical · 1.28 goals / match - Montrose
Hamilton Academical is 57% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Hamilton Academical · 1.76 goals / match - Montrose
Hamilton Academical scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Montrose keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Montrose scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hamilton Academical
Over / Under - Montrose
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Hamilton Academical · 1.04 pts / match - Montrose
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Montrose - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hamilton Academical
Montrose
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Hamilton Academical 2 - 0 - 0 Montrose. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.