Hamilton also competed in the Scottish Cup and the League Cup.
[1] Hamilton secured their top flight status for the 2017–18 season by beating Dundee United 1–0 on aggregate in the Premiership play-off final.
The club began the 2016–17 season under the continued management of Martin Canning who also extended his own playing contract, staying as the player-manager for the club.
[2] After saving the club from relegation through the play-offs, manager Martin Canning thanked the board for sticking with him throughout the season.
[3] Win Draw Loss Postponed As of 20 May 2017[4]