Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34' | Aberdeen | Bradley Lyons | 0-0 | |
| 35' | Hearts | Goal — O. McEntee | 0-1 | |
| 41' | Hearts | Jordi Altena | 0-1 | |
| 60' | Hearts | Substitution — A. Ba-Sy on, P. Kabore off | 0-1 | |
| 71' | Aberdeen | Aremu Afeez | 0-1 | |
| 73' | Aberdeen | Substitution — A. Aremu on, S. Armstrong off | 0-1 | |
| 73' | Aberdeen | Substitution — T. Yogane on, L. Smith off | 0-1 | |
| 73' | Aberdeen | Substitution — C. Ronan on, A. Briedl off | 0-1 | |
| 73' | Aberdeen | Substitution — C. Cadden on, A. Mouloua off | 0-1 | |
| 75' | Hearts | Substitution — L. Mendy on, J. McCart off | 0-1 | |
| 75' | Hearts | Substitution — S. Kerjota on, S. Guendouz off | 0-1 | |
| 80' | Hearts | Substitution — B. Spittal on, T. Magnusson off | 0-1 | |
| 83' | Aberdeen | Substitution — N. Guinness-Walker on, G. Molloy off | 0-1 | |
| 89' | Hearts | Harry Milne | 0-1 | |
| 90+6' | Aberdeen | Kevin Nisbet | 0-1 | |
| 90+3' | Hearts | Stuart Findlay | 0-1 | |
| 90' | Aberdeen | Goal — L. Mayo (assist: K. Nisbet) | 1-1 | |
| 90' | Aberdeen | Goal — K. Nisbet | 2-1 |
Aberdeen came from behind to beat Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie, mounting a second-half comeback after going in a goal down at the break. The home side dominated possession and carved out chances, putting 11 shots at goal over the course of the match, though Hearts' defence proved stubborn for long stretches. It took time for Aberdeen to break through, but they found a way and secured the three points with a spirited display that showed real character after that disappointing first forty-five minutes. Hearts had looked the threat early on, taking the lead through a clinical first-half performance. Oisin McEntee was immense for the visitors, putting in a display that earned him the man-of-the-match award, but it ultimately wasn't enough to see them over the line. Aberdeen's second-half pressure finally told, and they came away with a win that lifts them in the table and will do wonders for confidence ahead of their next fixture.
The Matchup
Aberdeen beat Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Aberdeen also had the better share of the ball, holding 51% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from Aberdeen against 19 from Hearts over the course of the game. Hearts had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Aberdeen vs Hearts Lineups
Looking Ahead
Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen vs St Johnstone going to play at 11 October 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.
Hearts, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to St Mirren, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Hearts vs St Mirren going to play at 10 October 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.