Hamilton Academical
- Accies finished 9th in League One on 34 points and landed in the relegation play-off spot.
- They have won five of their last six competitive matches and scored two or more goals on four occasions.
- Oli Shaw is the club's top-scorer and netted a brace in the play-off semi-final.
- Both teams look likely to field their best players on Friday with no reported injuries or suspensions.
Clyde FC
- Clyde finished 3rd in League Two on 56 points and came through the play-offs to reach this final.
- They won four and drew one of their last six competitive games but were beaten 0 - 5 by East Kilbride at the weekend.
- Clyde deploy a compact, direct approach with a solid back four and a hardworking midfield.
Head-to-Head
The first leg of this final ended in a tense 1-1 draw , leaving the tie finely poised.
Key Players
- Oli Shaw (Hamilton) - top-scorer who netted a brace in the play-off semi-final.
- Aidan McGinlay (Clyde) - scored in the first leg and has been a midfield spark.
- Scott Williamson, Marley Redfern, Andy Murdoch, Kyle Connell - key contributors to Clyde’s attacking progression during the play-off run.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers price Hamilton at 1.85, Clyde at 3.79 and the draw at 3.5.
- The under 2.5 goals market could be worth a look given the likely cagey nature of this tie.
Prediction
- Hamilton have the edge and go into the tie as slight favourites.
- Expect a tactical, cagey contest where a narrow outcome is likely.
