Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Craig Napier
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Easter Road Stadium as hibernian fc face off against livingston fc in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 8' Kevin Nisbet puts Hibernian FC on the lead.
- 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both hibernian fc and livingston fc are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' Jack McMillan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 23' Alexandros Gogic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for livingston fc so far.
- 24' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jason Holt.
- 26' Magnificent from Martin Boyle! That is 62 goals in 309 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 28' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Jackson Longridge is replaced by Jack McMillan on 28 minute.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jackson Irvine.
- 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Djibril Diani suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nicky Devlin.
- 46' Alan Forrest gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Efe Ambrose and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. hibernian fc and livingston fc are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alan Forrest.
- 62' hibernian fc are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined livingston fc backline.
- 67' Matej Poplatnik is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Mullin at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
- 76' The crowd applauds Christian Doidge as he leaves the pitch. Drey Wright steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 76' Joe Newell is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 80' Alexandros Gogic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 80' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Craig Sibbald departs to be replaced by Djibril Diani.
- 84' Kyle Magennis is replacing Joe Newell for the Hibernian FC side.
- 85' The England Jay Emmanuel-Thomas breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 0-3!
- 90' The 36-year-old Paul McGinn has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Full Time. hibernian fc beats livingston fc
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
-
9
Christian Doidge ↓ Drey Wright 76'
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Kyle Magennis 84'
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 15
Bench
- 33
-
8
Drey Wright ↑ 76'
- 27
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 84'
- 2
- 24
- 20
- 43
Coach
Jack Ross
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 27
- 2
- 18
-
25
Efe Ambrose ↓ Alan Forrest 46'
- 4
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Djibril Diani 80'
- 23
-
14
Josh Mullin ↓ Matej Poplatnik 67'
- 9
Bench
- 5
- 29
- 6
-
21
Jack McMillan ↑ 28'
- 1
-
11
Alan Forrest ↑ 46'
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 67'
- 37
-
28
Djibril Diani ↑ 80'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Nisbet | 6 |
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Jon Guthrie | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Christopher Cadden | 3 |
| Joel Nouble | 3 |
| Kyle Magennis | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

