FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Livingston 20 Oct 2012

Last updated : 19 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hamilton Academical v Livingston fixture

Livingston face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 24 games played, Livi have recorded 5 wins, and Hamilton Academical have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at New Douglas Park was less than a year ago, in December 2011, with Livingston inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Accies in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 17 Mar Livingston 0 - 4 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Mon 26 Dec Hamilton Ac. 0-1 Livingston Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 12 Nov Livingston 1 - 0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sun 09 Oct Hamilton Ac. 1 - 0 Livingston Scottish Challenge Cup
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Hamilton Ac. 1 - 1 Livingston Scottish Division One
2007/2008 Sat 12 Apr Livingston 1 - 3 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2007/2008 Sat 23 Feb Hamilton Ac. 3 - 1 Livingston Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Livingston have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Livi, and 7 goals against.

Hamilton Academical are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 8 matches.

Livingston see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hamilton Academical 6 1 2 3 8 12 5
Livingston 6 2 1 3 10 11 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Livi has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Hamilton Academical. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hamilton Academical Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Livingston Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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