Wednesday , 30 September 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 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

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

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Hibernian FC
Martin Boyle 3 G
Callum Wright 2 G
Josh Campbell 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Hibernian FC welcome Livingston FC for this crunch clash at Easter Road Stadium.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Livingston FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kevin Nisbet makes it 1-0.
  • 13' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 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' What composure from Martin Boyle! The Australia international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 28' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Jack McMillan comes on to replace Jackson Longridge.
  • 32' Controversy at the stadium! Jackson Irvine argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' It’s a booking for Livingston FC player. Nicky Devlin gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' Livingston FC make a change. Efe Ambrose trudges off to be replaced by Alan Forrest on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 56' Scotland international Nicky Devlin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Alan Forrest is booked for Livingston FC — Yellow card on 57.
  • 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 67' Matej Poplatnik gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Josh Mullin and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Livingston FC that had 251 games and scored 245 goals.
  • 76' Drey Wright is replacing Christian Doidge for the Hibernian FC side.
  • 76' The referee calls foul for Joe Newell. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 80' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 80.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Livingston FC. Craig Sibbald is replaced by Djibril Diani.
  • 84' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Joe Newell exits the field as Kyle Magennis enters on 84.
  • 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas makes it 2-1.
  • 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 2-1 the final result. Livingston FC will be bitterly disappointed.

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
Jon Guthrie 3
Christian Doidge 3
Christopher Cadden 3
Joel Nouble 3
Thody Elie Youan 3
Bruce Anderson 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
3 / 4
1.77 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC53% Draw25% Livingston FC22%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Livingston FC
47%
Hibernian FC or Livingston FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC37% Draw44% Livingston FC19%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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