FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Alloa Athletic 07 Dec 2013

Last updated : 06 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hamilton Academical v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Athletic pack their bags to visit Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, Wasps have recorded 14 wins, and Hamilton Academical have come away with 20 victories.

The previous match played between the two at New Douglas Park was within the last three years, in January 2011, with Hamilton Academical running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Sat 28 Sep Alloa Ath. 1 - 0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Championship
2010/2011 Sat 08 Jan Hamilton Ac. 2-0 Alloa Ath. Scottish F.A. Cup
2005/2006 Tue 07 Feb Alloa Ath. 0 - 3 Hamilton Ac. Scottish F.A. Cup
2005/2006 Sat 04 Feb Hamilton Ac. 0 - 0 Alloa Ath. Scottish F.A. Cup
2003/2004 Sat 24 Apr Alloa Ath. 1 - 1 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Tue 16 Mar Hamilton Ac. 0 - 1 Alloa Ath. Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 13 Dec Alloa Ath. 1 - 3 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Alloa Athletic have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Wasps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Hamilton Academical are leading the way in the Scottish Championship, with their 14 games giving them a return of 30 points.

Alloa Athletic are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish Championship with a return of just 21 points from their 14 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hamilton Academical 6 4 1 1 8 6 13
Alloa Athletic 6 3 1 2 8 8 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Athletic have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Hamilton Academical may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hamilton Academical Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Alloa Athletic 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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