Greg Kiltie's 61st-minute strike was enough to give Kilmarnock a 1-0 win over Hamilton Academical in the League Cup, with Mark O'Hara the standout player, and it sets up a trip to Peterhead in the next round. It was a tight, scrappy affair that never really caught fire, with neither side able to impose themselves in a first half that ended goalless.
Kilmarnock vs Hamilton Academical
First half0 - 0
- 43
Second half1 - 0
- 61
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Kilmarnock vs Hamilton Academical?
Kilmarnock 1-0 Hamilton Academical (League Cup).
Who scored?
Greg Kiltie (61') for Kilmarnock.
Was Kilmarnock's win deserved?
Yes — Kilmarnock were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Kilmarnock vs Hamilton Academical?
Yellow cards: Rory McKenzie (Kilmarnock).
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Head to Head meetings
Kilmarnock – Hamilton Academical
Kilmarnock
Hamilton Academical
- 6
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  6 | 0  |
Scored goals | 13 | 5 |
Average per game | 2.17 | 0.83 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0 |
Form
Kilmarnock
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Hamilton Academical
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 2Draws
- 0Losses
Best statistical picks
Kilmarnock – Hamilton Academical
Recent form favours Hamilton Academical to win
12 hasn't lost in 9 of the last matches
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
Hamilton Academical opened the score in 6 of the last 8 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | 5.50 | 7.50 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 65.2 vs 56.5 for Hamilton Academical. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 71.2 vs 64.6). CheckLive signal strength 62/100.
Both teams to score — Yes1.75
Medium confidence72%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
54.9
CheckSkill
54.7
54.1
CheckMental
71.2
64.6
CheckLive total65.2 vs 56.5+8.7
More match signals
Over 2.570%1.44
Over 3.565%2.00
Home win — Kilmarnock60%1.29
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Kilmarnock vs Hamilton Academical?
In the CheckLive calculation Kilmarnock is the favourite: 65.2 vs 56.5. Signal strength 62/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Kilmarnock's main edge?
Kilmarnock is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 71.2 vs 64.6 for Hamilton Academical. The overall rating gap is 8.7.
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: 3-2 (Kilmarnock vs Hamilton Academical, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | 5.50 | 7.50 |