History of the Falkirk v Hamilton Academical fixture
Falkirk prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, having won 50 and lost only 16 of the 79 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, with Falkirk running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Sep | Hamilton Ac. | 1 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 10 Apr | Falkirk | 3-0 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 01 Apr | Falkirk | 1 - 0 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish Challenge Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 18 Feb | Hamilton Ac. | 0 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Falkirk | 0 - 0 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Hamilton Ac. | 0 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Apr | Falkirk | 0 - 1 | Hamilton Ac. | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Falkirk need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. While Bairns have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.
Hamilton Academical's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Accies's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 12 matches.
Hamilton Academical see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 12 points from their 12 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Hamilton Academical | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Falkirk Stadium for the Bairns and the Madmen are unable to see past Hamilton Academical claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Hamilton Academical | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here