27 November

Matches

1886: The match report of the West Calder v Acas game of 27th November was taken from the Hamilton Advertiser, “The friendly fixture was played at the ground of West Calder last Saturday, when the Hamiltonians were worsted to the tune of 5 goals to 2”.

1897: Acas first Scottish League win, with Dougie Eglinton scoring the only goal, at home to Linthouse.

Events

1875: The first record of a football team in Hamilton was when Hamilton Thistle Cricket and Football Club was formed in 1862. It was to be another thirteen years before a football match was recorded, on 27th November 1875 when a Captains side met the Vice Captains selection.

1953: 7 applicants for the post of Manager interviewed.

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