Hibernian suffered a 3-1 defeat to Hearts in the Edinburgh derby as the Premiership season got underway. The club also navigated transfer deadline aftermath with several signings and departures across Scottish football.
How did Hibernian perform in the Edinburgh derby?
Hearts secured a 3-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road with James Wilson and Josh McPake scoring in the first half. Adam Mayor pulled one back for Hibernian early in the second half before Jack Iredale was sent off, leaving Hibs to chase the game with ten men. Wouter Vrancken praised his team’s composure after the win.
What transfer activity involved Hibernian players?
Alex Williams joined Hibernian on deadline day according to Daily Record Football, adding to the squad before the window closed. The club also monitored situations like Kenan Bilalovic’s loan move from Aberdeen to MSK Zilina, though he is not a Hibernian player.
What is Hibernian’s current league position?
Hibernian stand 7th in the Premiership with six points from four games, recorded as 2W-0D-2L, and a recent form of LWWL. They have scored six goals and conceded seven, leaving them with a goal difference of -1 and six points behind league leaders Celtic.
Who is currently unavailable for Hibernian?
Rocky Bushiri is currently sidelined and not available for selection, adding to the squad challenges as Hibs prepare for their next fixture. The club will face Heart Of Midlothian away on 2026-12-27, a match that could influence their push up the table.
What’s next for Hibernian?
Hibernian will travel to face Heart Of Midlothian on 2026-12-27 as they look to improve on their early-season form and close the gap on the teams above them in the standings.
