Match Summary
Cove Rangers and Hamilton Academical drew 2:2. The match was played in League One 2025. Goals were scored by A. Darge 17′ (o.g.), L. Kilday 39′, J. Teasdale 66′, C. Maguire 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Cove Rangers made 3 substitutions, Hamilton Academical made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Cove Rangers and Hamilton Academical — 4 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
assist: A. Hutton
assist: A. Emslie
Lineups
Cove Rangers lined up in a — formation under Paul Hartley, while Hamilton Academical deployed a — under John Rankin.
Midfield Control
Cove Rangers field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Hamilton Academical's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Cove Rangers's starting XI is 20.0 (youngest: L. O'Donnell (20), oldest: L. O'Donnell (20)), while Hamilton Academical average 19.0 (youngest: A. Hutton (19), oldest: A. Hutton (19)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Cove Rangers have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Hamilton Academical show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Cove Rangers
Hamilton Academical
Head to Head
Cove Rangers and Hamilton Academical have met 3 times — Cove Rangers won 1, Hamilton Academical won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
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Cove Rangers
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 23 Mar 2026