It will be a battle between clubs at opposite sides of the Scottish Premier League table in week 27 when Hamilton take on Rangers. The two sides are coming off of important victories in their last match and in the case of Hamilton their big victory came on the road.
It took a come from behind effort by the Accies to secure the points in their away day to Falkirk at Falkirk Stadium. After falling behind early on an own goal by Swailes, a goal on either side of halftime from Mensing and McGowan saw Hamilton run out deserved winners. Through 26 matches the side managed by Billy Reid are in 8th place of the Scottish Premier League with 32 points. They are 4 points ahead of 9th place St. Mirren and just behind 7th place Hibernian.
Rangers held serve at home over Kilmarnock last week by a score of 3-1 at Ibrox Stadium. It was also a come from behind effort by Walter Smiths side as after Hamil had put the visitors up early, Boyd would equalize before Miller added two goals to secure the victory. The victory, coupled with Celtic's failure to win their match allows Rangers to leap-frog into first place on goal difference with 57 points. On the injury front Novo and McCulloch are not expected to be available.
Live Scottish Premier League
Hamilton v Rangers
New Douglas Park, kick off 1230 hours
