Hibernian left Dens Park on Sunday with all three points after a 1-2 win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. The visitors were the better side in the first half and deserved their interval lead, going in 1-0 up at the break. Dundee huffed and puffed after the restart but couldn't find a way back into it until late on, and by then Hibernian had done enough to make the game safe. A late Dundee goal gave the home support something to shout about, but it was too little too late. Hibernian held firm and saw the game out for a 1-2 win that lifts them nicely in the table. For Dundee, there'll be frustration at falling behind so early and leaving themselves too much to do. Games at Dens Park won't come much tougher than this if they can't turn draws into losses like this one around.
The Matchup
Dundee 1-2 Hibernian was the final score at Dens Park, in a game where Hibernian did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. It was not always comfortable for Hibernian, and Dundee pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Looking Ahead
Dundee will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes at home to St Johnstone, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Dundee vs St Johnstone going to play at 2 September 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.
Hibernian, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to Hearts, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Hibernian vs Hearts going to play at 3 September 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.