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Aberdeen enjoyed three league wins against Hamilton last season

Aberdeen's Premiership match with Hamilton Academical, scheduled for 12 August, has been postponed at the request of the home club.

The Dons are preparing for the third round of Europa League qualifying this week and open their league campaign away to Dundee United on Sunday.

The return leg against Kairat Almaty will be at Pittodrie next Thursday.

The Scottish Professional Football League has yet to announce a new date for the fixture.

Aberdeen take on Kilmarnock on Sunday 9 August and the postponement will give Derek McInnes's side six days rest before their next league match at Motherwell.