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Hibernian 3-2 Hearts: Hibs survive late comeback to secure victory in derby thriller

Hibernian 3-2 Hearts McGrath (3′) Campbell (45′) Bowie (48′) Shankland (75′) Devlin (89′) Hibs held off a late Hearts comeback to secure bragging rights in the Edinburgh Derby in a pulsating game of Scottish Premiership action. Hibs burst into life after two minutes. A sweeping Nicky Cadden delivery from the left was poked home by McGrath from the penalty spot, giving David Gray a dream start The strike invigorated the home side and their noisy support base. Alexander Schwolow easily gathered Kieron Bowie’s dipping strike from the edge of the box as they looked. for a second. The visitors seemed startled from their opponent’s electric start, epitomised by Oisin McEntee, who let a simple pass roll off his foot, and out for a Hibs throw. Lawrence Shankland went close to levelling proceedings after meeting Stephen Kingsley’s deep cross, but his cushioned header across goal narrowly missed Raphael Sallinger’s right post. McEntee glanced at Kingsley’s next delivery from a promising free-kick position wide as they continued to grow into the game. Hibs reestablished a foothold in the match and doubled their lead on the halftime mark. Clever play by McGrath saw him beat McEntee on the Hibs left. His left-footed cross from the byline was glanced across the goal by substitute Josh Campbell, nestling in the bottom corner. There had been pre-match chants of “we shall not be moved” by the travelling contingent, but at the moment, they certainly looked shaken. McInnes demanded a reaction from his side, making a double change for the second half. The calm presence of Beni Baningime and the wide threat of Harry Milne were introduced as they searched for a way back. But they were caught out defensively three minutes after the restart. Mulligan charged down Stuart Findlay’s clearance, allowing Bowie to poke the ball past Craig Halkett on the edge of the box, and curl a left-footed strike into Schwolow’s far post. The Scottish striker had missed a golden chance moments earlier, but his latest effort may have been the final nail in the coffin for the league leaders. Hibs were brimming with confidence and nearly added a 4th. Mulligan marauded towards the goal after pinching the ball from Stuart Findlay, but his shot sailed wide when perhaps he should have squared. Hearts had a mountain to climb, but McInnes continued to encourage his men. The Jambos rescued a point from a 3-0 deficit against Motherwell in August, offering a glimmer of hope to the travelling support. Alexandros Kyziridis had endured a quiet afternoon, but burst into life in the 67th minute. After cutting in from the left, he delivered a curling right-foot strike which Sallinger beat away. Shankland pulled one back for Hearts in the 77th minute after glancing home a Kyzridis cross. The header was 10th of the season, and may have sparked a late comeback for the visitors. Substitute Sabah Kerjota’s inswinging cross curled narrowly wide of the far post as they searched for a second goal. Cammy Devlin added Hearts’ second with two minutes to play. Sallinger could only palm Kyziridis’ strike into the path of the Australian midfielder, who rolled home from close range. They looked destined to level proceedings moments later. Kyziridis continued to pose a danger to the Hibs backline. After beating a Hibs jersey on the left, he drilled a low cross for Shankland to stab towards goal. But Sallinger was alert, making up for his earlier blunder with a point-blank save. Hibs held on to secure the three points, bouncing back from their derby defeat in October. It was a gripping contest, and the perfect way for David Gray and his side to round out 2025. Hibernian: Sallinger 6 O’Hora 7 Hanley 7 Iredale 8 Megwa 7 Barlaser 7 Mulligan 9 N Cadden 7 McGrath 9 Boyle 8 Bowie 8 Substitutes: Campbell 6 Newell 6 C Cadden 6 Klidje 6 Hearts: Schwolow 6 Steinwender 5 Halkett 5 Findlay 5 Kingsley 6 McEntee 4 Devlin 6 Magnusson 6 Kyziridis 6 Braga 5 Shankland 6 Substitutes: Milne 6 Baningime 6 Kabangu 6 Kerjota 6

December 27, 2025

Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian – The points shared in a very dramatic match

Dundee United welcome Hibernian to Tannadice in the Scottish Premiership in a game which has proven to be high scoring in recent times. The opening 15 didn’t offer much in terms of attempts but both sides looking very energetic and up for it but remains goalless. Hibs had the best chance after 17 minutes, a darting run by Nicky Cadden who unleashed a strike from outside the box which rattled side netting. The visitors continued to up the pressure with a cross in from the left by Nicky Cadden who whipped a ball in but missing all bodies in the box. Dundee United went ahead after 21 minutes. Ferry crossed the ball in from the corner as Watters flicked the ball into Stephenson who struck it home to put Jim Goodwin’s men ahead. Nicky Cadden again, running towards the box with an attempt from range firing over the bar. A horror mistake by Sallinger giving away the ball to Watters who was through but Scotland International, Grant Hanley with an amazing block to avoid a two-goal cushion for the hosts. Bowie nearly had Hibs level, following a short corner, Bowie turning and unleashing a strike which hit side netting after the travelling support celebrated thinking they were level. Boyle should’ve had Hibs level, a low cross into the box with Bowie failing to connect with Boyle at the back post but only finding side netting. Hibs were level as a volley from Boyle on the left hand side of the box firing into the bottom right hand corner to draw Hibernian back level. Hibs very close to going ahead as Cadden whipped a ball into the box after a corner which found Zack Mitchell who headed the ball onto the bar which was cleared by the United backline. Into the second half, Max Watters had a great chance, through on goal but a heavy touch resulting in Sallinger collecting. United were very close, Mulligan losing possession as Sibbald robs the ball and feeds it to Watters who takes the shot off first time but fires far into the stands. A very even second half but no major chances but there were signs of a winner coming as both sides were really giving it their all. Trapanovski had a brilliant chance, a pacey run into the box where he cut inside and his effort was brilliantly stopped by Sallinger. The North Macedonian international again cutting onto his right, firing an effort just wide of target. Trapanovski continued to cause problems, doing well to skip past the Hibees midfield where he than took on a shot but struck just wide of the net to keep the match all-square. Hibs chance arrived, a ball into the box which was defended which fell to Levitt but his attempt was wide and over in which was a very weak effort. Ferry with a ball in Sevelj had a chance from range but his shot was deflected and caught by Sallinger in goals. Dundee United: Richards (7), Strain (5), Sevelj (7), Graham (6), Sapsford (7), Ferry (6), Sibbald (8), Fatah (7), Stephenson (8), Keresztes (6), Watters (7). Substitutes: Moller (6), Trapanovski (8), Cleall-Harding (7), Dolcek (6), Esselink (6), Naamo (6). Hibernian: Sallinger (6), Hanley (9), Bowie (6), Boyle (8), Iredale (7), McGrath (6),N. Cadden (8), Mulligan (6), Barlaser (7), Mitchell, Megwa. Substitutes: Campbell (7), Levitt (6), Klidje (6), Hoilett (6), Youan (6).

December 20, 2025

Dundee United v Hibernian Match Preview

Dundee United host Hibernian in what promises to be an entertaining encounter. The last match between these 2 sides ended in a 3-3 draw. Jim Goodwin’s side found themselves 3-1 up after 48 minutes, but Hibs managed to rescue a penalty courtesy of goals from Kieron Bowie and a penalty from Jamie McGrath. Hibernian are unbeaten in their last 4 meetings against Dundee United, winning 2 and drawing 2, the last time the Dundee outfit won in this fixture was in October 2024, when Luca Stephenson and Meshack Ubochioma scored in second-half stoppage time to give United all 3 points. In continuation, there has been no less than 4 goals in the last 3 meetings between the 2 sides. The last encounter provided 6 six goals, the meeting in May provided 4 goals, with Hibernian winning 3-1, and the meeting between the sides in February also provided 4 goals, where Hibs also won 3-1. Both sides faced Old Firm opposition in their last encounter and picked up contrasting results. Dundee United came from a goal down to defeat Wilfried Nancy’s Celtic 2-1 at Tannadice. Before their win against the Champions, United were on a run of 7 games without a win, 3 losses and 4 draws. United are 4 points away from 6th and Hibernian in 5th. Hibernian lost 1-0 to Rangers at Ibrox, with Emmanuel Fernandez’ goal the difference between the sides. David Gray’s side have had a mixed start to their 2025/26 Premiership campaign, winning 6, drawing 6 and losing 5. As a result, the Edinburgh outfit sit in 5th place, 3 points off Motherwell in 4th and 5 points away from Rangers in 3rd. Jim Goodwin on his side’s win against Celtic: “It has been a long time since we beat Celtic in front of our own supporters, it was 2014 the last time, and that’s one for them. “We are not getting carried away. We are not happy with our league position, but that gives us a lot of confidence.” David Gray on his side’s defeat at Ibrox: “So, for all the control I felt we had, considering this was a difficult venue to come, Jack Butland didn’t really have a save to make, so it wasn’t as if we had chance after chance and I think that was down to a lack of decision making sometimes, and a lack of quality. “The final third let us down, we just lacked that little bit of cutting edge tonight and it wasn’t for getting into good areas, it was just the final bit and it probably summed up our night, to be honest.”

December 19, 2025

Highly-Rated Hibs star draws attention from Premier League

Both Nottingham Forest and Leeds are said to be exploring a January bid for 23-year-old Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. After joining from Dundee in the summer, Mulligan has impressed in David Gray’s midfield, making 24 appearances across all competitions. He has stood out as a consistent performer for the Leith side, registering a goal and three assists so far this season. His eye-catching form earned him a first senior call-up to Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad in October, where he featured as an unused substitute against Belarus at Hampden. Mulligan could be a vital player for Hibernian as they face a challenging schedule over the Christmas period, which includes difficult away matches at Ibrox and Tannadice, followed by a crucial Edinburgh Derby at Easter Road and a game against Aberdeen.

December 10, 2025

Hibernian 3-0 Falkirk: Bowie brace helps Hibs return to winning ways

Hibernian 3-0 Falkirk Boyle (36′ pen) Bowie (41′, 80′) Hibs returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon as they dismantled Falkirk 3-0 at Easter Road. A spot kick converted by Martin Boyle and a double from Kieron Bowie ensured that David Gray’s men bounced back from the disappointment of last weekend’s defeat to Celtic and secured an important three points. The hosts started the game on the front foot and carved out the first chance of the game within five minutes. Jack Iredale burst his way past a few Falkirk defenders whilst driving into the box before forcing Scott Bain into making a save at the near post, who stuck a foot out for a Hibs corner. Hibs threatened again as Chris Cadden’s fired an effort from eight yards over the bar, following some good play by Martin Boyle and Dan Barlaser on the right-hand side. It was all Hibs in the early stages, and they were inches away from netting the opener shortly before the 20th minute as Chris Cadden was involved as he played an inviting ball across the face of the goal with Falkirk defender Liam Henderson making a vital clearance to prevent Hibs from taking the lead. A first opportunity of the match for Falkirk fell on the 20th minute with Hibs keeper Raphael Sallinger doing well to get a hand to Brad Spencer’s effort from outside the box, Man United Loanee Ethan Williams hoped to net from the follow through, but he could only find the side netting from an incredibly tough angle. Falkirk had struggled to deal with Hibs’ attacking threat so far, with Josh Mulligan in particular proving to be a nuisance for Falkirk to deal with. Hibs were awarded a penalty kick on the 35th minute, Martin Boyle was clipped by Philip Lissah on his way through to goal after being played through by Josh Mulligan, Lissah was shown a yellow card in the aftermath. Boyle stepped up from twelve yards out and made absolutely no mistake from the penalty spot as he sent Scott Bain the wrong way, Hibs’ pressure eventually paying off. A Falkirk free kick was then whipped into the box, which was met by Brian Graham who attempted an ambitious backheel flick as Raphael Sallinger had to be at full stretch to deny the striker. Hibs doubled their advantage on the 40th minute as Kieron Bowie took a touch on the edge of the area before curling a stunning strike into the top corner beyond Scott Bain, giving his side a convincing two goal cushion going into the interval. With the second half underway, Falkirk made a double substitution for Falkirk, with Alfie Agyeman and Henry Cartwright coming on to replace Brian Graham and Dylan Tait. At the start of the half, VAR was involved as a check was ongoing, Falkirk felt as though they should’ve had a penalty for a potential handball from Jack Iredale, however replays showed it came off his forearm. The visitors began to show signs of improvement, Falkirk attacker Ethan Ross was lively down the left-hand side, as he cut inside before being denied brilliantly by Raphael Sallinger who tipped over the bar. Falkirk looked as if they had got one back, when Ethan Ross had the ball in the back off the Hibs net on the 65th minute after calmly slotting the ball past Sallinger, a VAR check would then penalise Ross for being offside and the goal was overturned. An improved second half display from Falkirk would see Hibs limited to very few chances in front of goal, with the Bairns enjoying the better of possession. With ten minutes remaining, Hibs had a third. Keiron Bowie netted his second goal of the afternoon and secured all three points for David Gray’s men. It was an instant impact from Josh Campbell as he flew down the right-hand side before fizzing the ball across goal for Bowie, who finished well from close range to cap off an impressive performance from the Hibees. Next up, Hibs travel to Ibrox to face Rangers on Monday 15 December, whilst Falkirk host Hearts at the Falkirk stadium next Saturday. Hibs: Sallinger,C Cadden, O’Hora, Bushiri, Iredale, Mulligan, Chaiwa, McGrath, Barlaser, Bowie, Boyle. Substitutes: Smith, Hanley, Levitt,88’ Youan,76’ Newell 76’, Hoilett, Mitchell, Megwa,86’ Campbell 76’ Falkirk: Bain, Lissah, Allan, Henderson, McCann, Spencer, Tait, Ross, Williams, Miller, Graham. Substitutes: Hogarth, Hart 76’, Yeats, Agyeman 45’, Edwards, Samuel-Ogunsuyi, Arfield 76’, Wilson 76’, Cartwright,45’

December 6, 2025

Celtic Avoid Capital Punishment With Win Against Hibs

Celtic cut the gap on Hearts at the top of the table as they seen out a 2-1 win away to Hibernian at Easter Road. The champions survived periods of sustained pressure from a fired up Hibs side, who will leave feeling aggrieved that they haven’t taken at least a point from today’s game at a venue which has not been the happiest of hunting grounds in recent years for Celtic. The win makes it six wins from seven games for Martin O’Neill, who said pre-match that there is a possibility he remains in the dugout for Wednesday’s match at home to Dundee. A first-half double salvo from Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels put Celtic ahead at the break, with Australian Martin Boyle converting a penalty to revive any Hibee hopes of a result in the second half. Hibs started the game as the better side but it was Celtic who created most. Daizen Maeda tapped the ball into an empty net 11 minutes in, but his provider Hyun-Jun Yang was offside in the build up. Just one minute later, the home side had a glaring opportunity to take the lead. Nicky Cadden whipped a daring cross in from the left, but Martin Boyle could only knock it wide of Kasper Schmeichel’s right post amid pressure from Marcelo Saracchi. Maeda would tap the ball into an empty net once again 27 minutes in, and this time it counted. A poor pass out from Hibees goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger to Miguel Chaiwa was pounced upon by Reo Hatate, and Celtic’s two Japanese internationals linked up to put the Hoops in the driving seat. Then only 93 seconds later, the visitors doubled their advantage. Yang dipped a ball in from left wing just outside the penalty area, and midfielder Arne Engels got his head on in to nod home and injured himself in the process. Uruguayan left-back Marcelo Saracchi almost made it three on the cusp of half-time. Maeda back heeled the ball into his path, but his effort cannoned off of the post. Hibs clawed one back ten minutes into the second period. Nick Walsh was called over to the VAR monitor and awarded the Edinburgh side a penalty for a Liam Scales handball. Captain Martin Boyle stepped up, and slotted the ball into the bottom right as Kasper Schmeichel stayed standing. There were calls for a Celtic penalty with 22 minutes left to play when winger Yang and Hibs’ Rocky Bushiri’s heads collided following a deflected Kieran Tierney cross, however these claims were quickly waved away from Walsh. A late chance for Hibs went begging with just five minutes of normal time to play. Kieron Bowie got the better of Auston Trusty and fired a low ball into the box. Chris Cadden done everything right to keep his effort goal bound, but Schmeichel’s extended leg denied the hosts an equaliser. Today’s result means that Celtic have cut the gap on league leaders Hearts to just two points with one game played less than the Jambos. Both sides meet next Sunday after midweek action on Wednesday with Celtic at home to Dundee, and Hearts hosting Kilmarnock As for Hibs, they return to Easter Road on Saturday to face Falkirk, after losing at home for only the second time in 19 league matches. HIBERNIAN: Sallinger 5, O’Hora 5, Bowie 6, Boyle 6 (Youan 79’ 1), C Cadden 5, Chaiwa 4(Newell 79’ 1), McGrath 6, N Cadden 2 (Iredale 38’ 5), Mulligan 5 (Barlaser 79’ 1), Obita 6 (Campbell 66’ 3), Bushiri 6 CELTIC: Schmeichel 7, Scales 5, Trusty 6, Yang 6, McCowan 5c(Nygren 63’ 3), Engels 5, Saracchi 5 (Tierney 63’ 3), Maeda 6, Hatate 6, McGregor 6, Donovan 3(Ralston 46’ 4)

November 30, 2025

“We didn’t deserve to get back into the game” – Gray after Motherwell 2-0 Hibs

Hibernian suffered defeat to Motherwell on Tuesday evening, and David Gray believes his side “got what we deserved”. The 2-0 loss halted the Leith side’s three-game unbeaten league run, and former captain Gray offered a brutal assessment of his team’s performance after the match. “I thought we were not very unlike us. Started the game slowly, really poor in possession, a lot of unforced errors, a lot of misplaced passes, and then everything that could have went against us did, in that period as well, found herself 2-0 down, down to 10 men, and it was a really difficult task from there” “We’ve been really poor; there wasn’t an individual that was a collective performance from us, which I’ve not seen for a while. We’ll need to look at that.” Goals from Tawanda Maswanhise and Elijah Just had the home side in control, but the misery was compounded in the 34th minute after Grant Hanley’s red card. The Scottish international clipped the heels of Maswanhise, with the striker bearing down on goal, referee Duncan Nicolson had no choice but to dismiss the defender. “No complaints about the red card because of the letter of the law. Now, if he’s on side, and he’s brought down, and you’re the last man, that’s a red card that’s outside the box. It’s an accidental trip. I think so, that is a red card. “We signed up to VAR, and the technology, we can argue about that, whether we think it’s good enough. It is a factual decision that we’ve all signed up to. So I’m not going to argue about the offside.” Gray offered some consolation to his players for their efforts in the second period, but ultimately their slow start had cost them the game. “I think they did show character; they did show effort. They didn’t just roll over. I think that’s clear, especially because of the way we quickly found ourselves 2-0 down, down to ten men, the way Motherwell were playing on the front foot. It would have been easy to do that and feel sorry for yourself. I don’t think they did. “I can’t fault the players for effort, for going right to the very end, but we certainly didn’t deserve to get back into the game, didn’t do enough to get back into the game. Hibernian return to home league action against Celtic this weekend, and the manager believes his side can bounce back for the huge fixture. “There’s nothing else for it. I think one thing we won’t do is just move on quickly. I know the Celtic games on Sunday, but at this moment in time, we’ll be in tomorrow, we’ll reflect on why we started the game the way we did and look at that. “We’ve got enough time to get the players recovered and ready for their opportunity to try and put tonight’s result and performance right.”

November 26, 2025

“You’re judged on scoring goals” – Bowie after Hibernian 2-0 Dundee

After scoring his 4th league goal of the season against Dundee, Kieron Bowie referenced the “added incentive” of joining Steve Clarke’s Scotland World Cup squad. Speaking with the media after Hibernian’s 2-0 win over Dundee, Bowie referenced the importance of getting back to “basics” after a brief stint out of David Gray’s starting eleven: “When we played Livingston, I came out of the team, and he was just sort of reinforcing that it wasn’t performance-based. It was just a freshening up. “Since then, I’ve been back in the team, just trying to do the basics again, really like the start of the season, just trying to get back into that groove of things and being confident myself and taking shots more than I’m passing it, and thankfully, it paid off today.” The Hibs’ number 9 opened the scoring against Dundee. After taking a clever touch, he drilled a low strike past the helpless Jon McCracken on the half-hour mark. “Early on I felt like I couldn’t score. I missed from a yard out, which was almost impossible, but it happened, and it’s just about bouncing back after that. Just sort of got to laugh it off. “You’re judged on scoring goals, but the gaffer has obviously said that I’m doing everything that he wants me to do, and that’s obviously on my mind; that’s a positive. I want to keep scoring as many goals as I can, and hopefully I can continue to keep doing that” Bowie, like the entire nation, had watched Scotland’s monumental victory over Denmark to qualify for the World Cup next year. The young striker was upbeat despite missing out on the squad. “He (Steve Clarke) phoned me the night before just to let me know, so there wasn’t a surprise which was good. I’ve just got to get on with it and keep doing what I’m doing for the next one, so I can be in it, obviously, to watch the game. It was amazing for everybody. But yeah, you want to be there, like I said, and hopefully I can be in the next one.” It was unbelievable to watch it. Obviously, you want to be there to experience it. But unfortunately, that has not happened this time. It’s just an added incentive, we’ve got an amazing squad, good forwards, and it’ll be tough to get back in there, but I just need to keep doing here, and hopefully it’s just an added bonus.” Hibernian return to Scottish Premiership action on Tuesday evening against Motherwell at Fir Park, before hosting Celtic next Sunday.

November 24, 2025

Hibernian 2-0 Dundee: Hibees Record Routine Victory over tame Dundee

Hibernian 2-0 Dundee Bowie (4′) McGrath (59′) Hibs consolidated third place in the Scottish Premiership, scoring a goal in each half to down Dundee in the capital. The home side had the first opening in the 4th minute. Martin Boyle cushioned an inswinging Nicky Cadden cross into the path of Kieron Bowie, but the striker couldn’t connect from close range. Hibs almost walked the ball into the net on the 10-minute mark. McGrath collected Boyle’s cute pass in the 6-yard box, but the Irishman’s shot lacked power, and John McCracken collected it easily. Bowie headed over Mulligan’s cross from close range in the 17th minute as David Gray’s side continued to press. The big striker had started the season with such confidence, including a 40-yard screamer against Partizan Belgrade, but would have been extremely disappointed with this effort Steven Pressley’s side have won just one of their last six league matches, and struggled to create opportunities. Yan Dhanda’s corner kick dropped to Simon Murray in the 23rd minute, but the Dundee captain’s side-footed effort was easily cleared by the Hibs defence. Gray’s side chipped away at the visiting defence. Daniel Barlaser connected sweetly on the edge of the box, but his shot was tipped wide by McCracken. The strikeforce of Boyle and Bowie combined on Dundee’s left moments later, the latter laid off to the onrushing Mulligan, who registered another tame shot on goal. Their dominance paid off on the half-hour mark, thanks to Bowie. Cadden’s low cross was collected by the striker, after shifting the ball to his left foot, he drilled a low strike under McCracken. The goal warranted the home side’s play and was Bowie’s fourth league goal of the season. Their attacking talent continued to grow as the half drew to a close. Chris Cadden’s reverse pass was driven towards goal by the electric Boyle, but his strike could only find the sidenetting. Dundee spent the remainder of the half pinned in their 18-yard box, surviving wave after wave of Hibs attacks. Tony Yogane burst into life moments into the second half. After beating Rocky Bushiri, he cut across the face of the defender and went down in the box. Despite the collision, Steven McLean quickly waved off the Dundee penalty shouts. Hibs wrestled back control of the game. Cadden’s lofted cross was inches away from connecting with Boyle’s head as they searched for a second. Bowie laid off McGrath on the edge of the box after a slack Dundee pass. The midfielder bent a right-footed strike from 25 yards, which ricocheted off the crossbar. The second goal arrived on the hour mark. Mulligan’s powerful run allowed Bowie to cushion a pass into the path of the onrushing McGrath, who drilled home from 8 yards with his right foot. Dundee produced their best chance in the 64th minute. Cameron Congreve’s marauding run and cross from the right was volleyed towards goal by Yogane. But Raphael Sallinger produced a brilliant save, racing across his line to parry away. Hibs raced forward from the resultant turnover. McGrath produced brilliant skill, beating several navy jerseys with quick feet, but the desperate Dees’ defence blocked his shot. The visitors looked destined to pull a goal back with ten minutes remaining. Congreve’s tantalising, inswinging freekick was headed towards goal by Clark Robertson at the backpost, but Sallinger was again on hand to produce a stunning close-range save, and maintain the clean sheet. Despite their chances, the visitors were unable to register a goal and remain in the bottom two of the Scottish Premiership. Hibs remain in third, and victory confirmed their second home win of the season. Hibernian: Sallinger 9 Bushiri 7 Hanley 7 Iredale 7 C Cadden 7 Barlaser 8 Mulligan 9 McGrath 9 N Cadden 8 Boyle 7 Bowie 7 Substitutes: Klidje 6 Obita 6 Levitt 6 Youan 6 Megwa 5 Dundee: McCracken 5 Wright 5 C Robertson 5 Graham 5 Samuels 4 Digby 5 Hamilton 5 Congreve 6 Dhanda 6 Yogane 6 Murray 5 Substitutes: Astley 5 Jones 5 Reilly 5 Attendance: 17,714

November 22, 2025

Hibernian 0-1 Rangers: Late Penalty Save Pushes Rohl’s Rangers to Third

Hibernian 0-1 Rangers Danilo (5′) Danilo’s first half strike secured back-to-back victories for Rangers, as they recorded their first away league clean sheet in 25 games. The home side threatened in the third minute, Nicky Cadden was released into acres of space on the left of the Rangers box, but Jack Butland blocked the fullback’s low strike. The visitors raced into the lead moments later. Danilo gathered a Youssef Chermiti square pass on the edge of the box and drilled a left-footed shot past the outstretched Raphael Sallinger. Sallinger had to react swiftly in the 8th minute, tipping Mikey Moore’s bouncing strike behind for a corner as the visitors searched for a second. Jayden Meghoma had enjoyed a positive opening 20 minutes; lots of Rangers’ good play came down his left side. Miguel Chaiwa replaced Chris Cadden, who was booked, and had faced a torrid time defending Meghoma’s attacking threat. Hibs almost responded on the half-hour mark. Grant Hanley rose from a corner and headed down towards the near post, but Jack Butland reacted quickly to tip it away. The home side is unbeaten in 16 home league games, but struggled to create clear-cut chances in the opening period. John Beaton blew his whistle to bring an even first half to a halt, but it was Danny Rohl’s side who had come up with the crucial moment so far at Easter Road. Hibs looked for an immediate equaliser in the second half. Chaiwa worked his way to the byline, flashing a low cross which Thibault Klidje couldn’t force home. The second half had lacked chances, and Gray rolled the dice with a triple substitution, including the introduction of Martin Boyle, who has eight goals against Rangers. Hibs were awarded a penalty in the 85th minute. Connor Barron collided with Junior Hoilett in the box after James Tavernier’s slip. But Butland got down low to his right with a strong hand to divert Jamie McGrath’s penalty, and maintain the visitors’ slender advantage. The second half had lacked clear chances, but the save felt like a massive moment for the Ibrox side. Hibs threatened again in injury time. Chaiwa delivered a whipped cross from the right, and substitute Josh Campbell powered a header inches wide. The win was Rangers’ first clean sheet in 25 away league matches. The win lifts Rohl’s side into third place; they face Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon. Defeat Hibs breaks their run of two straight league wins; they travel to Livingston on Saturday afternoon. Hibernian: Sallinger 6 Bushiri 6 Hanley 6 Iredale 6 C Cadden 5 Mulligan 6 Barlaser 6 N Cadden 6 McGrath 6 Klidje 5 Bowie 5 Substitutes: Chaiwa 6 Hoilett 6 Boyle 6 Youan 6 Rangers: Butland 7 Djiga 6 Souttar 6 Cornelius 6 Aarons 6 Meghoma 7 Raskin 6 Barron 7 Moore 6 Danilo 7 Chermiti 6 Substitutes: Tavernier 6 Gassama 6 Aasgaard 6

October 29, 2025