Summary

  • Arbroath visit Hamilton in second tier

  • Bottom side Arbroath stay one point behind Accies

  • Arbroath unbeaten in seven games on road

  • Little sent off for Arbroath

  1. Postpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    So far, Arbroath don't really look worse off with a man fewer.

    They're still being patient with their attacks and look relatively sound in defence.

  2. Postpublished at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Scotland at ZLX Stadium

    Dick Campbell may be back in the stand shortly if he doesn't stop burning the ear of the fourth official...

  3. Postpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Arbroath goalie Derek Gaston is down low to get behind a near-post effort from Dylan Stephenson.

    Again, it's easy for the keeper.

  4. Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Sarcastic cheers from the Arbroath crowd as they win a free-kick deep in their own half.

    Craig Napier has a card out, but it's not for a player. Off he runs to the dugout to flash a yellow to Dick Campbell.

  5. Postpublished at 20:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    I know he's just dished out a red card, but Craig Napier is letting a lot go in this game.

    The referee is letting the game flow.

  6. Postpublished at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Michael McKenna tests the palms of Hamilton keeper Ryan Fulton with a free-kick from range.

    Was easy enough to gather in all honesty.

  7. Postpublished at 20:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Dick Campbell's side now need to show huge character if they want to get something out of this.

  8. Postpublished at 20:11 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Scotland at ZLX Stadium

    Well, that's enough for Dick Campbell to trot down to the dugout.

    That one has certainly split the opinion in the ground... was Little the last man?

  9. RED CARD - Little (Arbroath)published at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    A huge, huge call.

    Jean Pierre Tiehi latches onto a through ball, takes a touch and he looks to be through on goal - but he's brought down by Ricky Little.

    Referee Craig Napier is straight out with the red card. Tiehi was a good 25 yards, at least, away from goal but he probably would've got a shot away.

    Resulting free-kick isn't far away from Connor Smith.

  10. Postpublished at 20:04 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Both sides are playing some decent stuff in the first two thirds of the pitch.

    It's in the last third it's breaking down a bit, though. Probably a bit of nerves there.

  11. Postpublished at 20:01 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Scotland at ZLX Stadium

    Dick Campbell may be taking this affair in from the stands right now, but his assistant - and twin - Ian, is more than racking up the steps on this touchline.

    A frenetic start to the game, and he's going through all the motions.

  12. Postpublished at 20:01 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    First real effort for either side and it's from the hosts.

    Connor Smith doesn't quite catch it right as he bends one over from the edge of the box.

  13. Postpublished at 19:58 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    No player is getting a second on the ball. Game is getting played at some pace and the crowd is adding to it.

    Both teams will need a bit of composure to fashion a chance as Matthew Shiels' cross is easy for visiting goalie Derek Gaston.

  14. Postpublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Usually these sort of affairs can be cagey to begin with. This one has been frantic.

    No goalmouth action yet, however.

  15. Postpublished at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Couple of early crunching tackles flying in. As you'd expect in a game of this magnitude...

  16. Postpublished at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportscene

    I think both teams will go out for the win. There will be nerves, though. It will be interesting to see how Hamilton deal with their change in shape.

  17. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical 0-0 Arbroath

    Aaaaand we're off.

    Send on the drama...

  18. Postpublished at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Both teams will now observe a minute's silence for long-serving Hamilton commercial director Arthur Lynch, who died earlier this week.

  19. 'Arbroath well backed in Hamilton'published at 19:42 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Scotland at ZLX Stadium

    It's hardly a secret that this is a big one at the bottom of the table.

    It's not lost on the fans either. The Arbroath have made the journey down to Lanarkshire in their numbers.

    Right now the stand may look a little empty. But believe me, they're all in the queue at the kiosk for a hot drink or snack.

    So much for it being spring... it's still baltic.

  20. What a difference a year makespublished at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    A year makes quite the difference in this sport we all love, eh?

    This time 12 months ago, Arbroath were top of the Championship. A year later, they're bottom.

    Dick Campbell's men go into this with just one win in their last seven. They did beat Hamilton 1-0 in October. That was at home, though. They suffered a reverse of that scoreline in Lanarkshire in August.