Kelty Hearts vs Hamilton: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kelty Hearts prepare to host Hamilton on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Hay, this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Kelty Hearts, currently 10th in the standings with 15 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 4 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Hamilton, sitting 9th with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned -5 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Kelty Hearts and Hamilton have favored Hamilton, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Peterhead, Kelty Hearts recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Gourlay, Paterson, Corr, Brydon, Fisher, Pettifer, Clay, Ferguson , Mccarvel, Moore, Graham. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Hamilton's last outing came against East Fife, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lane, Hendrie, Kilday, Smutek, Forrest, Newbury, Macdonald, O'Hara, Crookston, McKinstry, Shaw. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Kelty Hearts are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kelty Hearts and Hamilton are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Kelty Hearts's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hamilton's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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