History of the Dumbarton v Hamilton Academical fixture
Dumbarton prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, Sons have recorded 31 wins, and Hamilton Academical have come away with 24 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2013, with Dumbarton running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | Sat 17 Aug | Hamilton Ac. | 4 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 02 Apr | Hamilton Ac. | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 30 Mar | Hamilton Ac. | 2 - 3 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 26 Jan | Dumbarton | 3-1 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Mon 17 Dec | Dumbarton | 1 - 3 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 22 Sep | Dumbarton | 3 - 3 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish Division One |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 09 Aug | Hamilton Ac. | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Sons have scored 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.
Hamilton Academical's away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Accies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.
Dumbarton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish Championship with a return of just 18 points from their 16 games thus far.
Hamilton Academical are leading the way in the Scottish Championship, with their 16 games giving them a return of 31 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Hamilton Academical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Strathclyde Homes Stadium for the Sons and the Madmen are unable to see past Hamilton Academical claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dumbarton | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Hamilton Academical | Undefeated in last 3 away games. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here