Sunday , 16 August 2026

Ross County FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Ross County FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Heart of Midlothian FC
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC Global Energy Stadium 5,267 HT 45' · FT 45'
Simon Murray 42' 2–1
Simon Murray 49' 2–1
2–1 90+1' Yutaro Oda
Yan Dhanda 55' Y
Y 63' Lawrence Shankland
Victor Loturi 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Ross County FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Grant Irvine
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 Paul O'Neill

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
8
6
Ross County FC 15 games · Avg 2.6 goals Heart of Midlothian FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 Ross County FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2023-12-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2023-09-30 Ross County FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2023-04-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 6–1 Ross County FC 2022-10-30 Ross County FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC

Recent Form

Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–1 W
13 Mar Hibernian FC H 2–2 D
02 Mar Hibernian FC A 0–2 L
27 Feb St. Mirren FC H 1–1 D
24 Feb Livingston FC H 3–2 W
17 Feb Dundee FC A 0–2 L
Heart of Midlothian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Ross County FC A 1–2 L
03 Mar Celtic FC H 2–0 W
28 Feb Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
24 Feb Rangers FC A 0–5 L
17 Feb Motherwell FC H 2–0 W
07 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Ross County FC and Heart of Midlothian FC is underway.
  • 5' It’s high time Don Cowie made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Scotland international Stephen Kingsley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Ross County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Ross County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 42' What a moment for Simon Murray! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. Jordan White is replaced by Eamonn Brophy.
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Simon Murray makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Wickens made 341 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' A moment of madness from Yan Dhanda on 55 minutes earns him a card. Ross County FC will be frustrated.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lawrence Shankland on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Ross County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 73' Ryan Leak, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 77' Another change for Ross County FC made on 77 minute. Yan Dhanda leaves to be changed by Brandon Khela.
  • 80' Victor Loturi is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
  • 82' Yutaro Oda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Cochrane on 82 minute.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Simon Murray as he leaves the pitch. Josh Sims steps in for Ross County FC.
  • 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Ross County FC! George Harmon comes on to replace Josh Reid.
  • 2-1 the final result. Heart of Midlothian FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Ross County FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Don Cowie

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Naismith

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lawrence Shankland 8
Blair Spittal 5
Jordan White 4
Alan Forrest 3
Josh Ginnelly 2
Liam Boyce 2
Barrie McKay 2
Simon Murray 2

Head to Head

2024-03-16 Ross County FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2023-12-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2023-09-30 Ross County FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2023-04-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 6–1 Ross County FC 2022-10-30 Ross County FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC

Ross County FC Form

2024-03-16 Ross County FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2024-03-13 Ross County FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2024-03-02 Hibernian FC 2–0 Ross County FC L 2024-02-27 Ross County FC 1–1 St. Mirren FC D 2024-02-24 Ross County FC 3–2 Livingston FC W 2024-02-17 Dundee FC 2–0 Ross County FC L

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2024-03-16 Ross County FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2024-03-03 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Celtic FC W 2024-02-28 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2024-02-24 Rangers FC 5–0 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2024-02-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Motherwell FC W 2024-02-07 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for: Ross County FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC43% Draw27% Heart of Midlothian FC30%
Actual: Ross County FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Ross County FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
57%
Ross County FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Ross County FC31% Draw45% Heart of Midlothian FC24%
Actual: Ross County FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Ross County FC

Handicap Ross County FC covers Push Heart of Midlothian FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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