Martin Canning, who recently moved from Hibs to Hamilton, got his head to a Steven Ettien corner but Ma-Kalambay got down smartly to gather.

BBC: Hamilton Accies 0-1 Hibernian

Within three minutes, Ettien came within a whisker of levelling.

BBC: Falkirk 4-1 Hamilton Academical

Both sides were producing far better fare but the visitors decided on a bold double-switch in the 55th minute, replacing Thomas and Lyle with Richard Offiong and Stephen Ettien, Wednesday's match-winner against Motherwell.

BBC: Falkirk 4-1 Hamilton Academical