FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Hamilton Academical 27 Apr 2013

Last updated : 26 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Hamilton Academical fixture

Greenock Morton prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The 'Ton are clearly on top, having won 42 and lost only 18 of the 77 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, with Hamilton Academical inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the 'Ton in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 05 Mar Hamilton Ac. 2 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 10 Nov Morton 0-1 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Hamilton Ac. 1 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 14 Apr Hamilton Ac. 4 - 3 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Morton 1 - 2 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Tue 14 Feb Hamilton Ac. 1 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Morton 0 - 2 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the 'Ton, with 7 goals against.

The Accies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Accies, and 7 goals against.

Greenock Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 67 points from 34 games.

Hamilton Academical's 48 points from 34 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 3 0 3 12 8 9
Hamilton Academical 6 5 1 0 15 3 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Greenock Morton are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Hamilton Academical will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Hamilton Academical Undefeated in last 5 away games.
7 games since last defeat.

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