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. I don't care if it's a good game or not - Campbellpublished at 19:36 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    Arbroath manager Dick Campbell tells BBC Scotland: "We deserve to be in this league. This is our fifth season and we want to stay in it. Hamilton will be the same.

    "Of course it's a big game, but you only get three points for a win. I'm not bothering my backside whether it's a good game or not, I just want three points."

    Dick CampbellImage source, SNS
  2. Sportscene off and runningpublished at 19:34 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    Our TV coverage is now under way. Just flick over to the BBC Scotland channel. Or even easier, click play at the top of this page.

    Amy Irons is on presenting duties. Ex-Scotland international Leanne Crichton and former Hibs boss Jack Ross are the pundits.

  3. Can revitalised Accies avoid drop?published at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    Despite a heavy home defeat to league leaders Queen's Park last weekend, Accies go into this in far better from than Arbroath.

    Last Saturday's loss ended a five-game unbeaten league run. John Rankin's side have been revitalised since mid-January, with 13 points gained from the last 18 on offer.

    Read more: Can Hamilton maintain Championship place?

  4. Blow to lose McGowan - Rankinpublished at 19:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    Hamilton boss John Rankin tells BBC Scotland: "It's a blow [to lose Dylan McGowan]. Dylan has come in and done really well. He's a leader on the pitch. It's a chance for someone else to come in.

    "Tonight is a chance for us to get back on a run. We won't win every game. The players know that. But we know the significance of the game."

    John RankinImage source, SNS
  5. McGowan out as Rankin makes two switchespublished at 19:27 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    It's two changes for John Rankin's Hamilton.

    The big news is captain Dylan McGowan is missing due to a calf injury he picked up in last weekend's defeat to Queen's Park.

    Steve Lawson also drops out as Tom Sparrow and Dylan Stephenson come in.

    Dylan McGowanImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Dylan McGowan hasn't recovered from a calf issue in time for tonight's game

  6. Campbell names unchanged Arbroath sidepublished at 19:22 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    For the first time in 14 weeks, Dick Campbell names an unchanged side.

    The Arbroath boss has opted for the same XI that started last Saturday's goalless draw at home to Partick Thistle.

    Campbell is also boosted by the return of Scott Allan. The midfielder is on the bench, the first time since December the midfielder has been included in the squad.

    Scott AllanImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Scott Allan returns to the Arbroath squad tonight

  7. LINE-UPS from ZLX Stadiumpublished at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    Hamilton Academical: Fulton, Shiels, O'Reilly, Martin, Sparrow, Stephenson, Tiehi, C Smith, Tumilty, De Bolle, Owens.

    Substitutes: J Smith, Easton, Zanatta, Redfern, Mimnaugh, Winter, Lawson, McGinn, One.

    Arbroath: Gaston, Banks, Hamilton, Little, O'Brien, Balde, McKenna, Hetherington, Dow, Olusanya, El-Mhanni.

    Substitutes: Gill, Hilson, Linn, Stewart, Komolafe, Tait, Allan, Adarkwa.

  8. Ah, Friday againpublished at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2023

    Hamilton Academical v Arbroath (19:45)

    The term 'six-pointer' was coined for nights like tonight. In fact, Dick Campbell called this one a "12-pointer" during the week.

    Hamilton Academical are second bottom of the Scottish Championship. Arbroath are bottom. One point splits them. They meet, in Hamilton, this evening.

    We've got you covered on text and TV for this cracker. Get comfy.

    ZLX StadiumImage source, SNS