Hamilton Accies v Airdrie: Derby will be a barometer for season, says MacDonald

SportLocal SportHamilton Academical FCThe sides clash at New Douglas Park on Saturday06:00, 14 Aug 2026Hamilton Accies midfielder Kyle MacDonald says Saturday’s derby clash with Airdrieonians will give them a ‘real gauge’ for how their season will pan out.‌The South Lanarkshire side welcome their North Lanarkshire rivals to New Douglas Park aiming to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.‌A narrow 1-0 win over Alloa on Saturday backed up a thumping 5-0 win at Montrose the previous week to take Accies to the League One summit.‌But MacDonald believes Airdrie – managed by former Accies gaffer John Rankin – will provide a good barometer for them, with two of the pre-season title contenders going head-to-head.Airdrie have drawn both of their matches so far – away to Cove and at home t