FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Falkirk 15 Sep 2012

Last updated : 14 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hamilton Academical v Falkirk fixture

Falkirk face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 37 of the 80 previous games, with the hosts winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at New Douglas Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, with Falkirk 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 Tue 10 Apr Falkirk 3 - 0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sun 01 Apr Falkirk 1 - 0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Challenge Cup
2011/2012 Sat 18 Feb Hamilton Ac. 0-1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Falkirk 0 - 0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 01 Oct Hamilton Ac. 0 - 1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Falkirk 0 - 1 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Hamilton Ac. 2 - 2 Falkirk Scottish Premier

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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 6 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bairns have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hamilton Academical are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 4 matches.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hamilton Academical 6 2 1 3 4 8 7
Falkirk 6 1 0 5 4 12 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Accies, as the Bairns have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hamilton Academical Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Falkirk 4 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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