Hamilton 1, Montrose 1: Accies' title hopes take a major dent as Graham levels

Hamilton Accies' League One title hopes took a major dent as Montrose snatched a late point at New Douglas Park.

Kevin O'Hara's early first-half strike looked like being enough to take all three points, before Luke Graham bagged a draw with a tap-in.

However, Hamilton should have had the game out of sight by then.

A mixture of mixed chances and decent goalkeeping kept them at bay, but Hamilton nearly let their visitors back into a game they shouldn't have had a chance in.

O'Hara put Hamilton on their way with his 12th goal of the season in 15 minutes and that should have had them on their way to a big win, but they simply didn't create enough chances.

For Montrose's part, Craig Brown's curling effort that didn't really cause a problem for Jamie Smith was all they had to show for their efforts, and they looked seriously devoid of confidence.

Montrose looked better in the second half and should have levelled just before the hour-mark through sub Matheus Muchado, but managed it with six minutes left.

Hamilton boss John Rankin made two changes to the side that beat Cove Rangerss here on January 13. New signing Jake Hastie went straight in for his debut, and Mikey Hewitt came in, at the expense of Euan Henderson and suspended Ben Williamson. Latest signing, goalkeeper Dean Lyness, was on the bench.

Montrose gaffer Stewart Petrie made two changes to his team that lost 2-0 against Morton in the Scottish Cup last weekend. Paul Watson and Blair Lyons came in for Ryan Williamson and Michael Gardyne.

A side-rule pass from Mikey Hewitt put O'Hara through on goal in seven minutes, but while he beat keeper Cammy Gill, it was cleared off the line.

But Hamilton took the lead in 15 minutes in some style when Lewis Smith's cross from the