21 March 2026 at 15:00

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.

Cove Rangers
Hamilton Academical
Kick Off
17′
A. Darge

Own Goal

39′
L. Kilday

assist: A. Hutton

Half Time
52′
S. BradleyS. McKinstry
L. Carroll62′
J. Teasdale

assist: A. Emslie

66′
M. MegginsonD. Eguaibor
69′
L. O'DonnellC. Masson
77′
B. YuleR. McAllister
77′
80′
O. ShawB. Black
80′
E. SimpsonG. Crookston
C. Maguire
90′
Full Time

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.

Cove RangersPosition StrengthHamilton Academical
Cove Rangers
21MidfielderB. Demus
26MidfielderL. Carroll
15MidfielderA. Darge
32MidfielderL. Parker
7MidfielderR. Harrington
22MidfielderL. O'Donnell
8MidfielderB. Yule
16MidfielderJ. Teasdale
77MidfielderC. Maguire
18MidfielderA. Emslie
9MidfielderM. Megginson
Hamilton Academical
41MidfielderJ. Lane
5MidfielderK. Smutek
4MidfielderL. Kilday
30MidfielderT. Gallacher
2MidfielderA. Hutton
10MidfielderS. Bradley
19MidfielderE. Simpson
16MidfielderK. MacDonald
33MidfielderS. Hendrie
7MidfielderK. O'Hara
9MidfielderO. Shaw

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

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Hamilton Academical

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Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical Head to Head Results

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.

1

Cove Rangers

1

Drawn

1

Hamilton Academical

Goals: 2Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (3)

24 Jan 2026Hamilton Academical2 – 0Cove Rangers
15 Nov 2025Cove Rangers2 – 1Hamilton Academical
30 Aug 2025Hamilton Academical0 – 0Cove Rangers
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Mar 2026