Hibernian began their Scottish Premiership campaign with a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Motherwell on Sunday, as Ibrahim Said's stunning strike sealed the victory for the visitors. The defeat leaves Hibernian in 10th place in the Premiership table with 0 points from 1 game, having scored 1 goal and conceded 2 so far this season.
What happened in the match?
Motherwell took the lead early in the first half, but Hibernian managed to equalize before the break. However, it was Said's moment of magic in the second half that proved to be the difference, as his powerful strike from outside the box found the back of the net. Despite Hibernian's efforts to find an equalizer, they were unable to break down Motherwell's resolute defense.
Why it matters for Hibernian
This defeat is a setback for Hibernian, who were looking to start the season on a positive note. With key players Jamie McGrath, Nicky Cadden, and Rocky Bushiri currently sidelined, the team will need to regroup quickly. They are already 3 points behind league leaders St Mirren and will need to improve their form to keep pace with the top teams.
What comes next?
Hibernian's next fixture is a challenging away trip to Heart of Midlothian on December 26, 2026. Currently sitting in 9th place in the table, Hearts will be a tough opponent, and Hibernian will need to find their scoring touch to secure a positive result.
