2016–17 Hamilton Academical F.C. season

The 2016–17 season was the club's third season in the Scottish Premiership. Hamilton also competed in the Scottish Cup and the League Cup. 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.

Management
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.

After saving the club from relegation through the play-offs, manager Martin Canning thanked the board for sticking with him throughout the season.

Appearances
As of 20 May 2017


 * colspan="10"|Players who left the club during the 2016–17 season
 * colspan="10"|Players who left the club during the 2016–17 season


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