Hibernian FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2025-26 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
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Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70 2 Rangers FC 33 69 3 Celtic FC 33 67 4 Motherwell FC 33 54 5 Hibernian FC 33 51 6 Falkirk FC 33 46 7 Dundee United FC 33 40 8 Aberdeen FC 33 33 9 Dundee FC 33 33 10 St. Mirren FC 33 30 11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28 12 Livingston FC 33 16 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–2 L 11 Apr Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L 04 Apr Kilmarnock FC H 3–0 W 21 Mar Motherwell FC A 0–0 D 14 Mar Livingston FC H 0–0 D 28 Feb Dundee FC A 3–3 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Apr Hibernian FC A 2–1 W 11 Apr Motherwell FC H 3–1 W 05 Apr Livingston FC A 2–2 D 21 Mar Dundee FC H 1–0 W 14 Mar Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L 28 Feb Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W Season Stats
Hibernian FC Heart of Midlothian FC #5 Position #1 51 Points 70 33 Played 33 13 / 12 / 8 W / D / L 21 / 7 / 5 51 Scored 58 37 Conceded 28 +14 GD +30 1.55 PPG 2.12 39% Win % 64% Key Stats
58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history31% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season46% Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this seasonHibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts).
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Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Easter Road Stadium that hosts another battle between Hibernian FC and Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 7' GOAL! Martin Boyle scores on 7. Assisted by Jamie McGrath
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Heart of Midlothian FC that had 301 games and scored 314 goals.
- 14' Raphael Sallinger is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 15' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Nicky Cadden departs to be replaced by Jordan Smith.
- 20' Michael Steinwender has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' It looks surprising Heart of Midlothian FC does not make any changes. Felix Passlack has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Warren O'Hora. He receives a card.
- 46' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 46 minute. Jordi Altena leaves to be changed by Sabah Kerjota.
- 48' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Felix Passlack gets a card.
- 50' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Owen Elding is replaced by Kanayo Megwa.
- 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 3 times this season with Heart of Midlothian FC winning 66.67% of all matches.
- 58' The Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes a substitution. Pierre Kabore departs to be replaced by Alexandros Kyziridis.
- 63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stuart Findlay, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 64' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Jamie McGrath by Josh Campbell on 64 minute.
- 65' Goal! Warren O'Hora scores his 9 goal in 324 matches.
- 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
- 80' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Heart of Midlothian FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 86' GOAL! Blair Spittal scores on 86. Assisted by Sabah Kerjota
- 90' Marc Leonard is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 90 minute. Stephen Kingsley leaves to be changed by Jamie McCart.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hibernian FC.
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Hibernian FC
Starting XI- 21
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22
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Joe Newell 64'
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10
Martin Boyle ↓ Ante Suto 64'
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19
Nicky Cadden ↓ Jordan Smith 15'
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17
Jamie McGrath ↓ Josh Campbell 64'
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- 14
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47
Owen Elding ↓ Kanayo Megwa 50'
Bench-
13
Jordan Smith ↑ 15'
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11
Joe Newell ↑ 64'
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32
Josh Campbell ↑ 64'
- 15
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27
Kanayo Megwa ↑ 50'
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77
Ante Suto ↑ 64'
Coach David GrayHeart of Midlothian FC
Starting XI- 6
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3
Stephen Kingsley ↓ Jamie McCart 90'
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- 4
- 9
- 49
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23
Jordi Altena ↓ Sabah Kerjota 46'
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10
Claudio Braga ↓ Islam Chesnokov 90'
Bench- 2
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5
Jamie McCart ↑ 90'
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16
Blair Spittal ↑ 58'
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89
Alexandros Kyziridis ↑ 58'
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29
Sabah Kerjota ↑ 46'
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99
Islam Chesnokov ↑ 90'
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Coach Derek McInnes -
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2026-04-26 Hibernian FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2026-04-11 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC W 2026-04-05 Livingston FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2026-03-21 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Dundee FC W 2026-03-14 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2026-02-28 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W