Hamilton Academical began their Scottish League One season with a commanding 2-0 home win against Montrose at New Douglas Park. Accies demonstrated their promotion credentials with a dominant performance from start to finish. The home side took an early lead to settle any nerves and controlled the tempo of the match throughout. Hamilton doubled their advantage in the second half to put the result beyond doubt, with Montrose offering little in response. The clean sheet and three points provide the ideal start for Hamilton's quest to return to the Championship, while Montrose will look to bounce back from this opening defeat.