FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Greenock Morton 05 Mar 2013

Last updated : 04 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hamilton Academical v Greenock Morton fixture

Greenock Morton face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 75 games played, 'Ton have recorded 16 wins, and Hamilton Academical have come away with 37 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at New Douglas Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2011/2012 Sun 04 Sep Hamilton Ac. 2 - 1 Morton Scottish Challenge Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Accies in those games, with 5 conceded.

The 'Ton have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the 'Ton, and 8 goals against.

Hamilton Academical see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 25 points from their 23 games played so far,

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 25 games giving them a return of 52 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hamilton Academical 6 1 2 3 7 9 5
Greenock Morton 6 4 1 1 14 9 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Greenock Morton are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Hamilton Academical. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hamilton Academical Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Greenock Morton 5 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.

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