Challenge Cup · Group Stage - 3

Spartans vs Hamilton Academical

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Published: 06 Sept 2026Updated: 08 Sept 2026, 20:41

Match preview

Kickoff time, live score, statistics and 1X2 odds for Spartans vs Hamilton Academical in Challenge Cup on 8 September 2026.

Spartans vs Hamilton Academical Odds

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1X2 prediction for Spartans vs Hamilton Academical

Date and time 8 September 2026 at 21:45

1X22
BTTSNo20%

Competitive fixture

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Spartans vs Hamilton Academical Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

SpartansSpartansLast matchesHamilton AcademicalHamilton A.
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals20%
60%Over 2.5 goals20%
60%Over 3.5 goals20%
40%BTTS0%
40%Last 5 BTTS0%

Head to Head Spartans — Hamilton Academical

In the last 1 meetings, Hamilton Academical hold the edge — 0 wins for Spartans, 1 for Hamilton Academical, 0 draws.

0% W00% D0100% W1
  • Spartans0:4Hamilton Academical
    Challenge Cup · 08 Sept 2026
100%Over 0.5100%
100%Over 1.5100%
100%Over 2.5100%
0%BTTS0%
0%Spartans over 0.5100%

Betting profits Spartans vs Hamilton A.

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Spartans

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-3.46415
Match WinnerDraw+8.22615
Match WinnerLose-3.34515
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.291112
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-4.72512
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.65914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-3.17514
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+3.811015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-5.49615
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+5.26711
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-4.89411
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-0.5124
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-0.3334
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.4311

Hamilton Academical

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.16814
Match WinnerDraw-3.13314
Match WinnerLose-3.41314
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-4.15614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+3.29814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-1.58614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.39814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+0.81511
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-2.08611
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-4.89410
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+9.41710
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.1623
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-0.5723
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.3911

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

Key events

  • 3'
    S. WelshOwn goal
    Hamilton A.
  • 47'
    D. ThomasGoal
    Hamilton A.
  • 63'
    Goal
    Hamilton A.
  • 65'
    Goal
    Hamilton A.

SpartansLast matches Spartans

In the last 5 matches Spartans have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W240% D220% L1
  • Stirling Albion0:2Spartans
    WLeague Two · 05 Sept 2026
  • Spartans3:3Clyde
    DLeague Two · 29 Aug 2026
  • Spartans5:0Hearts U21
    WChallenge Cup · 25 Aug 2026
  • Spartans3:3Elgin City
    DLeague Two · 22 Aug 2026
  • Stranraer1:0Spartans
    LLeague Two · 15 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
2.6
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

Hamilton AcademicalLast matches Hamilton Academical

Hamilton Academical are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.2 goals per game.

60% W320% D120% L1
  • East Kilbride0:1Hamilton Academical
    WLeague One · 05 Sept 2026
  • Hamilton Academical1:0Cove Rangers
    WLeague One · 29 Aug 2026
  • Hamilton Academical0:1Edinburgh City
    LChallenge Cup · 25 Aug 2026
  • East Fife0:0Hamilton Academical
    DLeague One · 22 Aug 2026
  • Hamilton Academical4:0Airdrie United
    WLeague One · 15 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
1
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
20%
Over 2.5
20%
BTTS
0%

Spartans vs Hamilton Academical Standings

League table is not available for this competition snapshot yet.

Comparative team statistics

240%Wins60%3
240%Draws20%1
120%Losses20%1
13100%Goals scored46%6
7100%Goals conceded14%1
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Spartans vs Hamilton Academical

SpartansSpartans

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 13 (2.6)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

Hamilton AcademicalHamilton A.

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 6 (1.2)
  • Goals conceded 1 (0.2)
  • Clean sheets 4
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished

Lineups

SpartansSpartans

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Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical

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Injuries and suspensions

SpartansSpartans

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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