Accies would be content with 1-1?published at 13:01 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
HT: Hamilton Academical 1-1 Celtic
Image source, SNSAccies head coach Brian Rice has been getting his message across
Summary
FT: Aberdeen (Hedges) 1-1 St Johnstone (O'Halloran)
FT: Hearts (Ikpeazu, Meshino) 2-3 Motherwell (Gallagher, Seedorf, Hylton)
FT: Kilmarnock (Millar, El Makrini) 2-0 Hibernian
FT: Rangers (Tavernier, Morelos, Barker) 3-1 Livingston (Lawless)
FT: Ross County (Stewart, Fraser) 2-1 St Mirren (Andreu)
FT: Hamilton 0-1 Celtic (Forrest)
Accies would be content with 1-1?published at 13:01 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Image source, SNSImage caption, Accies fitness will be testedpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
HT: Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
John Barnes
BBC Scotland at Fountain of Youth StadiumHow much energy has been used up by Hamilton doing the chasing as Celtic dominated possession in the first half may prove a factor in this encounter. The Accies fitness will be tested, but their ploy to deny the champions clear-cut chances has worked apart from that one moment in the 4th minute when James Forrest scored.
Forrest offside?published at 12:55 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
HT: Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
The suggestion in the radio studio after looking at the replays is that James Forrest might have been offside when scoring that opening goal.
No VAR up in Scotland yet, so it stands whether it was offside or not.
Celtic will be 'annoyed'published at 12:53 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
HT: Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageNeil Lennon won't be happy with the scoreline. There's a lot of the play he'll be happy with, but it's only 1-0. Celtic have been dominant, but they'll be annoyed they haven't worked the goalkeeper more
Smith & Stubbs performing for Hamiltonpublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
HT: Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Neil McCann
Former Scotland and Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageLewis Smith has done well - he's carrying the ball at every opportunity. I also think there's a player in Stubbs. He is doing well at the heart of that Hamilton defence
HALF-TIME Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celticpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
It began with such promise for Celtic with James Forrest's early goal, but as the whistle goes 41 minutes later, that is all Neil Lennon's side have to show for almost total dominance.
Indeed, that is their only attempt on target after enjoying 77% of the possession.
They have looked neat, tidy and sharp in attack, but Accies remain in the game.
Brian Rice's 5-3-2 formation has maybe done the trick after all, but his side need a goal after the break.
Image source, SNSYELLOW CARD Fjortoft (Hamilton)published at 44mins
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Marcus Fjortoft picks up a booking with a cynical shirt tug as Odsonne Edouard breaks towards the edge of the penalty box.
It was worth it for Accies as the free-kick from a dangerous position comes to nothing.
Postpublished at 41mins
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Accies appear to have weathered the storm and are working their way into the game.
However, Lewis Smith's cross is easily held by goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
Player Rater now livepublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Almost as quick as a James Forrest opener, but not quite. It is a bit early to make up your minds just yet, but as we approach half-time, our Player Rater is now live!
You can vote HERE
Accies attempt on target!published at 36mins
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George Oakley wins a foul as Celtic centre-half Christopher Jullien wrestles with him on the half-way line.
From the set-piece, Accies bring Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster into the action.
However, Blair Alston's overhead is more of a cross than a shot and the on-loan Southampton goalkeeper plucks it easily out of the air.
Celtic need to test goalkeeperpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Neil McCann
Former Scotland and Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageOne positive for Hamilton is that I can't remember Owain Fon Williams making too many saves. Despite Celtic's possession, they have not made the goalkeeper work too many times. Brian Rice will be happy that he stopped the bleeding early on
Accies weather Celtic stormpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
John Barnes
BBC Scotland at Fountain of Youth StadiumAfter a blistering start from Celtic to take the early lead, Accies have withstood the visitors' dominance. But they have rarely been seen in the Celtic penalty box and goalkeeper Fraser Forster has not been called into action from any serious threat.
Postpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
George Oakley is ruled offside as the striker looks to break clear behind the Celtic defence.
Close call by the officials as he looked in line with Christopher Jullien.
Long-balls to Oakley not workingpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Neil McCann
Former Scotland and Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageWhen Hamilton have got it on to the carpet, they've got themselves into higher positions, but if they are going long to Oakley, he's up against Jullien and Ajer, two of the most physical centre-backs in the league
'Everyone involved for Celtic attacks'published at 12:28 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageSome of the interchanges from Celtic in and around the box have been top-drawer. Forrest, Christie, Elyounoussi, Edouard, McGregor, Brown, all of them are getting involved in the final third - which is part of the reason it has been so difficult for Hamilton to stop it
Accies out of own half!published at 25mins
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Hamilton win a throw in deep inside the Celtic half. They actually manage from there to venture into the visitors' penalty box, but Celtic quickly clear and normality is restored.
Postpublished at 22mins
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Hamilton's defence are being dragged all over the shop and concede another corner as one disorientated defender sends the ball off another in an attempt to clear.
'Over charging fans, underselling the game'published at 12:19 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Image source, SNSCeltic fans are making their voices heard over the price of tickets at today's game in Hamilton.
You can read our report on the price of football in Scotland right here.
Celtic 'relentless' in opening 15published at 12:17 British Summer Time 14 September 2019
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt has been relentless so far from Celtic - the whole game has been played in Hamilton's half. Celtic look like they really mean business - they are not giving Hamilton a moment's peace
Forrest on firepublished at 14mins
Hamilton Academical 0-1 Celtic
James Forrest looks in the mood after his lacklustre displays for Scotland and the Celtic winger's cross finds the head of Odsonne Edouard.
But the French striker's attempt rises high over the bar.