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Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 4
May 12, 2021 at 7.45pm UK
Global Energy Stadium
HL

Ross County
2 - 1
Hamilton

Spittal (28'), Lakin (70')
Kelly (3'), Vigurs (88'), White (90+5')
FT(HT: 1-1)
McMann (26')
Martin (2'), Callachan (20')

Preview: Ross County vs. Hamilton Academical - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Ross County vs. Hamilton Academical - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Scottish Premiership clash between Ross County and Hamilton Academical, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Ross County take on Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday in a potentially pivotal clash at the bottom of the table.

Bottom-placed Hamilton head into the encounter three points behind Ross County with a greater goal difference, with Kilmarnock sandwiched between the two teams in the relegation playoff position.


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One of these two sides would likely have been relegated last season had it not been for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 10th-placed Ross County two points ahead of Hamilton at the time last season was curtailed.

It is almost fitting, then, that 12 months later the two clubs face off in what is close to resembling a relegation decider.

John Hughes's side secured a crucial 2-0 win away to Dundee United last time out, with Jordan White and Alex Iacovitti's first-half strikes sealing the win which ensured they remained above Hamilton, who won on the same day themselves.

Ross County must avoid defeat to Hamilton on Wednesday otherwise they will slip into the bottom two, and potentially bottom should Kilmarnock avoid defeat to St Mirren.

Hamilton are currently enjoying their longest run in Scotland's top flight since before the World War II, having survived since being promoted since 2014.

However, that is in serious danger of ending by the final day of the season on Sunday, with two crucial matches against relegation rivals Ross County and Kilmarnock set to define their season.

Two victories for Brian Rice's side will guarantee their survival, so in a sense the 57-year-old will almost certainly be relieved to be playing his side's direct rivals as it ensures that their destiny remains in their own hands, despite the undoubted pressure the fixtures will bring.

Hamilton showed signs of improvement during their 2-1 win at St Mirren last time out, too, with Ross Callachan and David Moyo's strikes either side of half time securing a crucial win which has kept their chance of survival firmly alive.

Ross County Scottish Premiership form:
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • W

Ross County form (all competitions):
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • W

Hamilton Academical Scottish Premiership form:
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • W

Hamilton Academical form (all competitions):
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • W

Team News

Ross County will certainly be without Tim Grivosti, who is out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.

Callum Morris and former Liverpool defender Connor Randall remain injury doubts, too, with Hughes certain to name his strongest possible XI.

Hamilton, meanwhile, have several injury issues, with Ryan Fulton, Andy Winter, Shaun Want and David Templeton all out for the rest of the season.

Scott Martin and Marios Ogkmpoe are also doubts due to leg issues, with Rice likely to name an unchanged XI.

Ross County possible starting lineup:
Laidlaw; Naismith, Donaldson, Iacovitti, Hjelde; Spittal, Vigurs, Tillson, Kelly, Gardyne; White

Hamilton Academical possible starting lineup:
Gourlay; Hamilton, Martin, McMann; Hodson, Munro, Odoffin, Callachan, Mimnaugh; Moyo, Anderson


We say: Ross County 1-1 Hamilton Academical

We can envisage a draw playing out between these two sides, who will understandably be extremely cautious of losing.

Should there indeed be a share of the spoils, it would ensure that both sides retain a chance of staying up on the last day of the season.



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