Hamilton at Home - Match Preview

MATCH PREVIEW – HAMILTON ACADEMICAL

After last week’s disappointing Championship loss to Alloa were are once again at home on Saturday with league leaders Hamilton our visitors with a 3 p.m. kick off.

In our previous meeting with Accies at New Douglas Park back in September a Ziggy Gordon goal early in the second half was enough to give Hamilton the points although the youngster had to leave the pitch soon after when he was hit on the head by a Jamie Stevenson shot!

MATCH SPONSOR – LINTS PROPERTY LIMITED.

COWDEN FORM

Last Saturday’s defeat brought to an end our 3 game unbeaten run in the Championship. So far we have a 50% success rate in league games at Central Park this season.

COWDEN HOME LEAGUE RECORD

Pld 6 W 3 D 0 L 3 F 12 A 11 Pts 9

HAMILTON FORM

Since taking over from Billy Reid, initially on an interim basis in April, Alex Neil has had a good start to his managerial career and his side have been league leaders since week 2 of the season.

On the road this season they have the joint best away record along with Raith Rovers.

They have won 3 of their five games played against Raith Rovers (1-0), Falkirk (2-1) and QOS (1-0).

There have been 2 draws against Dundee (0-0) and Morton (1-1) while their only Championship defeat has been at Alloa (0-1).

HAMILTON AWAY LEAGUE RECORD

Pld 5 W 3 D 2 L 1 F 5 A 3 Pts 11

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE: Mr Des Roache.

ASSISTANT REFEREES: Mr David Watt & Mr Ralph Gordon.

ADMISSION

Adults - £15

Concessions - £8

Season Ticket Voucher No7

PROGRAMME - £2

Our multi award winning Matchday Programme The Blue Brasilian will be on sale from just inside the turnstiles.

50/50 DRAW - £1

Tickets for our popular half time draw are also on sale from just inside the turnstiles. Our normal pay- out is in three figures on average.

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