Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee United (9 August 2026, Scottish Premiership): match facts, form and head-to-head

Heart of Midlothian’s home ground was transformed into a fortress as they swept Dundee United aside with a comprehensive 4‑0 victory. The win lifts the Edinburgh side to 95th place with two points from three games, having yet to taste a win this season but improving their goal difference to an even 3‑3. Dundee United, now ninth with five points, remain winless in their last three outings, their tally slipping to six goals scored and eleven conceded. The result also extends the head‑to‑head advantage this season, with Hearts securing the sole encounter between the clubs. The three points will be crucial for Hearts as they strive to climb out of the bottom of the table.