Hearts made the short trip across Edinburgh to Easter Road on Thursday, 3 September 2026 and left with all three points after a comfortable 1-3 win in the Scottish Premiership. The visitors were the better side from the start and had the game more or less wrapped up by half-time, going in two goals to the good. Hibernian couldn't find a way back into it in the second half either, and although they did pull one back, Hearts always looked in control. A derby win like this will do plenty for confidence heading into the next round of fixtures, while Hibernian will have questions to answer after being second best for long spells at home. The half-time gap told its own story, and Hearts never really looked troubled by the response their opponents mustered. For Hibernian, there's work to do to put this one right quickly.
The Matchup
Hibernian 1-3 Hearts was the final score at Easter Road, in a game where Hearts did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. It was not always comfortable for Hearts, and Hibernian 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
Hibernian does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at 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 St Johnstone vs Hibernian going to play at 6 September 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.
Hearts, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Dundee, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Hearts vs Dundee going to play at 6 September 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.