Zak Rudden and Brian Graham lead Partick Thistle to thumping victory at Hamilton

Rangers v Bury – Pre-Season Friendly – Ibrox Stadium
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Zak Rudden and Brian Graham both scored twice as Partick Thistle demolished Hamilton 6-1 in the cinch Championship.

Rudden opened the scoring for the visitors to New Douglas Park from a corner after just seven minutes.

Graham added a second with 52 minutes gone before Rudden secured his double moments later.

Scott Tiffoney made it four following a neat one-two with Graham shortly after the hour mark.

Connor Murray scored the Jags’ fifth with 71 minutes on the clock before Graham netted his second to complete a comprehensive win.

David Moyo scored a consolation for the hosts in the closing moments.

Partick move above Raith Rovers and Arbroath into third, with the Accies remaining in eighth.