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Gala Fairydean Rovers v Hamilton Academical
Gala Fairydean RoversHamilton AcademicalChallenge Cup · TUE 13 OCT · Netherdale
The prediction on this page is exactly as published before kick-off. Match events and statistics come from the match and are corrected when the official figures change. Wrong calls are shown exactly like right ones.
- 0′Before kick-off: we said Hamilton Academical win at 86%.
- 1′Much as we predicted: Hamilton Academical was 86% before kick-off and our model makes it 86% now. 0–0 · 5–9–86
- 1′KICK-OFF Gala Fairydean Rovers v Hamilton Academical
- 20′20′ and it is 0–1: Hamilton Academical have scored. 0–1 · 1–5–94
- 20′⚽ GOAL · 20' Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–1 Hamilton Academical
- 30′Goals are coming at about the 4.0 we expected. 0–1 · 1–5–94
- 45′HALF-TIME Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–1 Hamilton Academical
- 46′SECOND HALF Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–1 Hamilton Academical
- 48′⚽ GOAL · 20' Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–1 Hamilton Academical · D. Shiels (assist Trialist B)
- 62′⚽ GOAL · 20' Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–1 Hamilton Academical · D. Shiels (assist Trialist B)
- 69′⚽ GOAL · 69' Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–2 Hamilton Academical
- 70′Hamilton Academical find the net on 69′. 0–2. 0–2 · 0–1–99
- 70′OUR NUMBER MOVES UP · 70' Hamilton Academical win: 86% at kick-off, 99% now
- FTFULL TIME Gala Fairydean Rovers 0–2 Hamilton Academical
- FTGala Fairydean Rovers 0–2 Hamilton Academical · Hamilton Academical win: right · Over 2.5: wrong · Not both to score: right · Over 1.5: right · Over 3.5: wrong · 0–3 exactly: wrong
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Published 13 Oct 19:03 · locked at kick-off
Gala Fairydean Rovers win4%Hamilton Academical win86%Kick-offTUE 13 OCT · 19:45
VenueNetherdale
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Before kick-off · this competition
Gala Fairydean Rovers
Hamilton Academical
Based on available results in this competition before kick-off.
The game in numbers
Match statistics
League table
2026/27Positions of these teams
| # | TEAM | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Hamilton Academical | 5 | +5 | 9 |
| 36 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 5 | −12 | 2 |
Based on available league results; standings may be incomplete.
Line-ups
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We make Hamilton Academical a 86% chance to win. The model expects 0.7–3.3, and 0–3 is the single most likely score at 11%. No bookmaker has priced this match yet.
| Market | Us | Market | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Fairydean Rovers win | 4% | – | – |
| Draw | 10% | – | – |
| Hamilton Academical win | 86% | – | – |
| Over 2.5 goals | 76% | – | – |
| Both teams to score | 49% | – | – |
| Over 1.5 goals | 91% | – | – |
| Over 3.5 goals | 57% | – | – |
| Gala Fairydean Rovers or draw | 14% | – | – |
| Gala Fairydean Rovers clean sheet | 4% | – | – |
| Hamilton Academical clean sheet | 49% | – | – |
Every figure here is read off one scoreline distribution, so no two can contradict each other. No bookmaker has priced this match yet.
This is a probability, not a recommendation. We take no bets and hold no affiliate relationships with any gambling operator. Model 1.1 — Pitchside Lab's own model.
Head to head
0 meetings since 2021No meetings between these two in Challenge Cup since 2021. Cup ties and meetings in other competitions are not counted here.
Form · last six in Challenge Cup
GALA FAIRYDEAN ROVERS
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL
The table
2026/27| # | TEAM | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Clydebank | 5 | +9 | 13 |
| 2 |  Ross County | 5 | +22 | 12 |
| 3 |  Airdrie United | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 4 |  Elgin City | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 5 |  Cove Rangers | 5 | +11 | 12 |
| 6 |  Peterhead | 5 | +7 | 12 |
| 7 |  Alloa Athletic | 5 | +7 | 11 |
| 8 |  Queen of the South | 5 | +7 | 11 |
| 9 |  East Kilbride | 5 | +5 | 10 |
| 10 |  Stirling Albion | 5 | +4 | 10 |
| 11 |  Edinburgh City | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| 12 |  St. Mirren U21 | 5 | +6 | 9 |
| 13 | Hamilton Academical | 5 | +5 | 9 |
| 14 |  Montrose | 5 | +4 | 9 |
| 15 |  Celtic II | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 16 |  Formartine United | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 17 |  Kelty Hearts | 5 | +1 | 9 |
| 18 |  Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 5 | −2 | 9 |
| 19 |  Hearts U21 | 5 | −11 | 9 |
| 20 |  Annan Athletic | 5 | +4 | 8 |
| 21 |  Spartans | 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 22 |  Aberdeen U21 | 5 | +2 | 7 |
| 23 |  East Fife | 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 24 |  Forfar Athletic | 5 | −2 | 7 |
| 25 |  Berwick Rangers | 5 | −5 | 7 |
| 26 |  Dumbarton | 5 | −5 | 7 |
| 27 |  Stranraer | 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 28 |  Rangers U21 | 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 29 |  Clachnacuddin | 5 | −2 | 4 |
| 30 |  Kilmarnock II | 5 | −5 | 4 |
| 31 |  Banks O' Dee | 5 | −8 | 4 |
| 32 |  Fraserburgh | 5 | −13 | 4 |
| 33 |  Clyde | 5 | −8 | 3 |
| 34 |  Dundee United II | 5 | −8 | 3 |
| 35 |  Cumbernauld Colts | 5 | −9 | 2 |
| 36 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 5 | −12 | 2 |
| 37 |  Cowdenbeath | 5 | −8 | 0 |
| 38 |  Dundee II | 5 | −9 | 0 |
| 39 |  Hibernian U21 | 5 | −10 | 0 |
| 40 |  Motherwell U21 | 5 | −14 | 0 |
Based on available league results; standings may be incomplete.