Thursday , 2 July 2026

Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Hibernian FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Livingston FC
Wed 21 Apr 2021 · 17:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 24' Jason Holt
Jackson Irvine 32' Y
Y 46' Nicky Devlin
Y 57' Alan Forrest
Joe Newell 76' Y
Alexandros Gogic 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alastair Mather
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Callum Spence
  • Referee Craig Napier

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

9
7
8
Hibernian FC 24 games · Avg 2.9 goals Livingston FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC 2021-03-20 Livingston FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2021-01-02 Hibernian FC 0–3 Livingston FC 2020-08-08 Livingston FC 1–4 Hibernian FC 2020-02-22 Hibernian FC 1–1 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Livingston FC H 2–1 W
11 Apr Rangers FC A 1–2 L
20 Mar Livingston FC A 1–1 D
13 Mar Ross County FC A 2–1 W
06 Mar St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
27 Feb Motherwell FC H 0–2 L
Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Hibernian FC A 1–2 L
10 Apr Celtic FC A 0–6 L
20 Mar Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
13 Mar Hamilton Academical FC H 2–1 W
06 Mar Motherwell FC A 1–3 L
03 Mar Rangers FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Hibernian FC Livingston FC
#5 Position #12
51 Points 16
33 Played 33
13 / 12 / 8 W / D / L 1 / 13 / 19
51 Scored 35
37 Conceded 66
+14 GD -31
1.55 PPG 0.48
39% Win % 3%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Hibernian FC and Livingston FC is underway.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Porteous made 297 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 8' The Scotland Kevin Nisbet breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 1-0!
  • 13' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 18' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Livingston FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 24' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jason Holt.
  • 26' GOAL! Martin Boyle fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 28' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Jackson Longridge exits the field as Jack McMillan enters on 28.
  • 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jackson Irvine on 32 minutes.
  • 37' Livingston FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' A moment of madness from Nicky Devlin on 46 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Livingston FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' Another change for Livingston FC made on 46 minute. Efe Ambrose leaves to be changed by Alan Forrest.
  • 51' Lewis Stevenson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 297 appearances.
  • 56' Craig Sibbald is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Alan Forrest is booked for Livingston FC — Yellow card on 57.
  • 62' The 28-year-old Jack McMillan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 67' Matej Poplatnik gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Josh Mullin and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 76' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Drey Wright on, Christian Doidge off on 76 minutes.
  • 76' The referee calls foul for Joe Newell. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 80' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Alexandros Gogic gets a Yellow card.
  • 80' Another change for Livingston FC made on 80 minute. Craig Sibbald leaves to be changed by Djibril Diani.
  • 84' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Joe Newell by Kyle Magennis on 84 minute.
  • 85' Jay Emmanuel-Thomas makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Livingston FC are in front.
  • 90' Supporters expect more eagerness from Efe Ambrose, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

Livingston FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin Nisbet 6
Martin Boyle 5
Thody Elie Youan 3
Jon Guthrie 3
Christian Doidge 3
Christopher Cadden 3
Joel Nouble 3
Craig Sibbald 2

Head to Head

2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC 2021-03-20 Livingston FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2021-01-02 Hibernian FC 0–3 Livingston FC 2020-08-08 Livingston FC 1–4 Hibernian FC 2020-02-22 Hibernian FC 1–1 Livingston FC

Hibernian FC Form

2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC W 2021-04-11 Rangers FC 2–1 Hibernian FC L 2021-03-20 Livingston FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2021-03-13 Ross County FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2021-03-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC L

Livingston FC Form

2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC L 2021-04-10 Celtic FC 6–0 Livingston FC L 2021-03-20 Livingston FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2021-03-13 Livingston FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-03-06 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC L 2021-03-03 Livingston FC 0–1 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.42 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Hibernian FC to win 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC64% Draw20% Livingston FC16%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Livingston FC
36%
Hibernian FC or Livingston FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC49% Draw38% Livingston FC13%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 20% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 22% 33%
-0.5 67% — 33%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.