Football› Premiership› Round 3› Falkirk vs Hearts

Falkirk vs Hearts — result, stats & head-to-head, 22 Aug 2026

Falkirk vs HeartsPremiership · Round 3 · Falkirk Community Stadium2–1
Matches
Falkirk 2–1 Full time Hearts

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Hearts1 out
Craig Halkett Injurysince 9 May · 15 matches missed

Starting XI

Hearts4-2-3-1
21⚽↓Wilson7.2↓ 46'
15↓McPake6.9↓ 73'
10Soares Braga6.1
7↓Miller6.5↓ 73'
78Mendy6.7
31Dhanda7.1
18↓CMilne5.8↓ 73'
17↓Findlay6.4↓ 80'
5Mccart6.5
23Altena6.6
1Reus6.5

Timeline

  1. 8'
    Ben Krauhaus · 1–0assist: Ryan Strain
  2. 22'
    James Wilson · 1–1assist: Josh McPake
  3. 68'
    Owen Eames · 2–1Right foot shot
Show all 19 events (+16 subs & bookings)
  1. 3'
    Finley Barbrookyellow card
  2. 8'
    Ben Krauhaus · 1–0assist: Ryan Strain
  3. 22'
    James Wilson · 1–1assist: Josh McPake
  4. 28'
    Cláudio Bragayellow card
  5. 35'
    Yan Dhandayellow card
  6. 46'
    James Wilson ↑ Jerome Williams ↓substitution
  7. 55'
    Ryan Strainyellow card
  8. 57'
    Ben Krauhaus ↑ CJ Fodrey ↓substitution
  9. 67'
    Owen Eamesyellow card
  10. 68'
    Owen Eames · 2–1Right foot shot
  11. 73'
    Harry Milne ↑ Stephen Kingsley ↓substitution
  12. 73'
    Josh McPake ↑ Rogers Mato ↓substitution
  13. 73'
    Calvin Miller ↑ Sabah Kerjota ↓substitution
  14. 75'
    CJ Fodreyyellow card
  15. 77'
    Jamie McCartyellow card
  16. 78'
    Jacob Murrell ↑ Ross MacIver ↓substitution
  17. 79'
    Finley Barbrook ↑ Craig Sibbald ↓substitution
  18. 80'
    Stuart Findlay ↑ Christian Borchgrevink ↓substitution
  19. 86'
    Owen Eames ↑ Deniss Melniks ↓substitution

Falkirk left · Hearts right

Periods

Falkirk
1st half1
2nd half1
Extra time0
Hearts
1st half1
2nd half0
Extra time0

Match statistics

13Shots9
4Shots on target4
3Corners4
15Fouls13
22Tackles12
4Yellow cards3

Match information

PremiershipCompetition
3Round
Sat 22 Aug · 14:00 UTCKickoff
Falkirk Community StadiumVenue
7,937Capacity

Possession

Possession
41% · 59%
Duels won
53% · 47%
Pass accuracy
76% · 80%

Breakdown

Shooting
10Shots inside box6
3Shots outside box3
3Shots blocked3
1Hit woodwork0
4Big chances created2
3Big chances missed1
Passing
346Passes489
12Crosses15
2Accurate crosses3
61Long passes66
24Accurate long passes30
Defence
9Interceptions5
3Keeper saves2
Duels & dribbles
57Duels won51
12Dribble attempts13
7Successful dribbles3

Goalscorers

Cláudio BragaHearts
Tom RenaudHearts
Josh McPakeHearts
Calvin MillerHearts

Bench

Falkirk · bench

1HogarthGK
4McMillanDF
7ParkinsonFW
9MacIver6.4↑ 78'
10Sibbald6.6↑ 79'
17TanserDF
21Melniks↑ 86'
47DohertyFW
99Fodrey6.4↑ 57'

Hearts · bench

2Borchgrevink6.3↑ 80'
3Kingsley6.6↑ 73'
9Williams6.4↑ 46'
11KaboreFW
19GuendouzFW
29Kerjota6.5↑ 73'
30FultonGK
74Mato6.6↑ 73'
77Ba-SyFW

Managers

J
W

Previous meetings

In 4 recorded meetings, Falkirk have won 0 and Hearts 4 — 0 ended level.

2026 · PremiershipHearts vs Falkirk 3–0 2026 · PremiershipHearts vs Falkirk 1–0 2025 · PremiershipFalkirk vs Hearts 0–2 2025 · PremiershipHearts vs Falkirk 3–0 All 4 meetings →

Recent form

Falkirk LLLLD
Hearts LLLWD

Premiership

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Celtic8701164+1221
2Rangers8611115+619
3Hearts8512198+1116
4Dundee8413118+313
5St. Johnstone83231010011
6Dundee United83231011-111
7St. Mirren8314814-610
8Aberdeen822479-28
9Motherwell8224913-48
10Hibernian8215812-47
11Falkirk8134711-46
12Kilmarnock8125718-115

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
11
Falkirk
LLLLD
 6.92 6
3
Hearts
LLLWD
 6.55 16
Market

No market on record.

How to watch

No broadcaster on record.

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Form
FalkirkLLLLD
HeartsLLLWD
Match stats
41Possession59
13Shots9
4On target4
3Corners4
4Yellow cards3