Scott Martin admits Hamilton's late collapse against Partick Thistle was painful for the whole squad but reckons a fortnight break from action can help them lick their wounds and put everything into their final day showdown with Arbroath on May 5.
A Dan O'Reilly double after Brian Graham had given Partick a 28th minute lead looked to have won yesterday's clash for Accies, but Steven Lawless struck in stoppage time to leave Accies joint-bottom of the Championship with Cove Rangers on goal difference, having played a game more.
Hamilton's destiny is out of their own hands as things stand but a defeat on Friday night for Cove when they play leaders Dundee in the game they have up their sleeve would ensure Accies go to Arbroath on the final day with a big chance to avoid automatic relegation.
And Martin says the squad have to focus on that and use their time on the sidelines to boost their reserves for one last push.