Gregor Crookston scored once and earned a 9.51 rating as Hamilton Academical thrashed Elgin City 5-0 in the League Cup. The scoreline was emphatic from the first half, with the home side never giving the visitors a foothold in the contest.
Hamilton Academical 5:0 Elgin City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 0
- 23
- 25
- 26
Second half3 - 0
- 46A. Cummings
- 66
- 77
- 81
- 85
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?
Hamilton Academical 5-0 Elgin City (League Cup).
Who scored?
Stuart Bannigan (23') for Hamilton Academical; Stuart Bannigan (25') for Hamilton Academical; Gregor Crookston (66') for Hamilton Academical; Cameron Blues (81') for Hamilton Academical; Andy Ryan (85') for Hamilton Academical.
Was Hamilton Academical's win deserved?
Yes — Hamilton Academical were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?
Yellow cards: Morgyn Neill (Elgin City); Cameron Blues (Hamilton Academical).
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Head to Head meetings
Hamilton Academical – Elgin City
Hamilton Academical
Elgin City
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 5 | 0 |
Average per game | 5 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 5-0 | 0 |
Hamilton Academical
Elgin City
Best statistical picks
Hamilton Academical – Elgin City
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 5.25 | 9.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 58.9 vs 46 for Elgin City. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 69 vs 37.7). CheckLive signal strength 74/100.
Home win — Hamilton Academical1.27
High confidence74%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.6
43
CheckSkill
55.4
52
CheckMental
69
37.7
CheckLive total58.9 vs 46+12.9
More match signals
Over 3.588%2.20
Hamilton Academical (DNB)82%1.08
Hamilton Academical (−1)82%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?
On CheckLive metrics Hamilton Academical rate higher: 58.9 vs 46, CheckLive signal strength 74/100.
What is Hamilton Academical's main edge?
Hamilton Academical is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 69 vs 37.7 for Elgin City. The overall rating gap is 12.9.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 5.25 | 9.00 |