Hibernian vs Heart Of Midlothian (3 September 2026, Scottish Premiership): match facts, form and head-to-head

Hibernian’s home ground proved no refuge as Heart of Midlothian walked away with a 3‑1 victory, extending the Edinburgh derby’s recent imbalance. The win lifted Hearts to 2 points from two draws, keeping them unbeaten but still far from the league leaders, while Hibernian remain stuck in 32nd place with only eight points after two wins, two draws and two defeats. Goal‑difference now sits at 8‑7 in Hibs’ favour, but the three‑goal swing in this encounter narrows that margin sharply. The result also tips the head‑to‑head this season in Hearts’ favour, giving them their sole win over Hibs so far. Both clubs will now look to turn the points they’ve earned into momentum as the season progresses.