Only nine minutes on the pitch after coming off the bench and the Newcastle United loan striker scoring what turned out to be the winning goal against Partick Thistle.The 20 year oldforward scoring the goal that gives the Scottish Championship club some hope of avoiding relegation.
They are still bottom of the table but have closed the gap to four points off second bottom and five points off the third lowest club.Hamilton manager John Rankin:“I was raging and the players knew that, but fair play to them, they put it right in the second.“I’m over the moon for Dylan Stephenson.“He affected the game very well and he brought out the best in John Pierre Tiehi, as did Connor Smith and Dario Zanatta by getting near him.
“I was delighted with Dylan and also Connor. I know what Connor brings. I know the enthusiasm he has for the game – he just wants to play football. “Having that bit of variety in his play will help us and it will help the likes of Lucas de Bolle in the midfield as well.