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Matches

1888: In the Lanarkshire Cup, Motherwell were defeated 2-1 at Hamilton. It was reported that the rope round the field was cut, it was suggested that a wire one be purchased.

1937: The Scottish Cup tie against Heart of Midlothian attracted a ground record attendance of 28,690. The match was played midweek as the original match due 27th February was postponed due to ground conditions. Accies won the tie 2-1, Chris McNee scoring twice.

1974: The first Scottish League match to be played in Hamilton on a Sunday brings out a bigger than usual attendance, 4,500, in a 3-0 defeat of Clydebank.

1986: The Scottish Cup tie versus Heart of Midlothian attracts an all ticket attendance of 10,000 and produces record receipts of £23,751 for Douglas Park. Accies lost 1-2.

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1964: John Gilmour signed from Wishaw Juniors.

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