Hamilton 1 Inverness 1: Accies rue familiar missed chances story in latest draw

Hamilton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle cancelled each other out in a tight Championship contest, as missed chances were rued in the 1-1 draw.

Josh Mullin handed the home side a merited lead after a strong opening quarter but Caley Thistle retaliated through Sam Pearson's strike before half-time.

A scrappier second half ensued and Mullin hit the post in search of his and head coach Stuart Taylor's side getting a crucial goal. David Moyo then missed a key chance as Accies were again made to pay for missing their opportunities.

No winning goal was found to seal a fourth draw in five league games for the New Douglas Park side while Inverness manager Billy Dodds' side are without a win in 10 games.

Taylor's men are sixth while Inverness sit third.

Taylor was without injured goalkeeper Joe Hilton and versatile defender Jamie Hamilton. Ryan Fulton came in for Hilton while midfielder Steve Lawson came into play at right-back for Hamilton, where he can also be deployed.

Inverness made five changes from last weekend's defeat to Ayr United. Captain Sean Welsh returns alongside Danny Devine, Aaron Doran, Austin Samuels and Lewis Hyde.

It was a first start from the home side against a team they had dispatched 2-1 home and away already this term. A great run from Kai Kennedy found Mullin on six minutes but his header sailed over the bar.

But the Livingston loanee wasn't prepared to let that slide as he atoned for his chance six minutes later. Inverness failed to deal with a ball across their box and the playmaker lashed a shot high into the net.

It was what the home side deserved in an opening where Caley Thistle didn't get going. They did begin to show some threatening signs but nothing concrete.

Samuels had a decent opening on 21