Falkirk
4/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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PremiershipMatchweek 3THE MATCH CENTREFalkirk vs Heart Of Midlothian match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Ben krauhaus8′
Owen Eames68′
James wilson22′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 15 Sep 15:09 UK.
Odds updated 15 Sep 19:00 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
FalkirkHeart Of Midlothian
2.050Expected goals · API-Football1.720
4Shots on target4
12Total Shots9
42%Ball Possession58%
3Corner Kicks4
14Fouls12
4Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
342Total passes463
262Passes accurate370
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Falkirk 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Heart Of Midlothian 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Heart Of Midlothian
6/10Wins
2.5Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Heart Of Midlothian’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Falkirk
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Dundee UtdAway · Premiership1–1RangersHome · Premiership1–2CelticAway · Premiership1–2ST MirrenHome · Premiership0–2StranraerHome · League Cup3–0Alloa AthleticAway · League Cup1–1GenkHome · Friendlies Clubs1–0Ayr UtdHome · League Cup0–1Edinburgh CityAway · League Cup5–0Airdrie UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs2–1
Heart Of Midlothian
10 matchesResults6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.5
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
StenhousemuirAway · League Cup3–0DundeeHome · Premiership2–1HibernianAway · Premiership3–1ST JohnstoneHome · Premiership2–1Rapid ViennaAway · UEFA Europa Conference League1–1Rapid ViennaHome · UEFA Europa Conference League2–2Inverness CTHome · League Cup6–2BenficaHome · UEFA Europa League1–1Dundee UtdHome · Premiership4–0BenficaAway · UEFA Europa League1–6
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Falkirk at home with Heart Of Midlothian away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 14:16 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premiership · 2026/27 · all league matches
FalkirkHeart Of Midlothian
5Matches played5
2Points earned12
0Wins4
0.6Goals scored / match2.4
1.4Goals conceded / match1.0
1Clean sheets1
2Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Falkirk at home with Heart Of Midlothian away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Falkirk
0wins4MEETINGS
Heart Of Midlothian
3winsDec 2025 – May 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Falkirk first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Falkirk
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1J. McGlynn
- 19
S. BainG - 22
R. StrainD - 15
L. NeilsonD - 5
L. HendersonD - 3
L. McCannD - 16
Finley Frank BarbrookM - 8
B. SpencerM - 23
E. RossM - 28
B. KrauhausM - 42
Owen EamesM - 24
J. MurrellF
Substitutes (9)
17 · S. Tanser
47 · A. Doherty
99 · C. Fodrey
1 · N. Hogarth
9 · R. MacIver
4 · J. McMillan
21 · D. Meļņiks
7 · Ben Parkinson
10 · C. Sibbald
Heart Of Midlothian
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1W. Vrancken
- 1
B. ReusG - 23
J. AltenaD - 5
J. McCartD - 17
S. FindlayD - 18
H. MilneD - 31
Y. DhandaM - 78
L. MendyM - 7
C. MillerM - 10
Cláudio BragaM - 15
J. McPakeM - 21
J. WilsonF
Substitutes (9)
19 · S. Guendouz
30 · R. Fulton
74 · R. Mato
3 · S. Kingsley
29 · S. Kerjota
11 · P. Kabore
2 · C. Borchgrevink
77 · A. Ba-Sy
9 · J. Williams
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Heart Of Midlothian
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Findlay | 80 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| J. Williams | 45 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| R. Mato | 17 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| S. Kingsley | 17 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| S. Kerjota | 17 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| P. Kabore | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Guendouz | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Fulton | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Borchgrevink | 10 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J. Wilson | 45 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| H. Milne | 73 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 2 |
| C. Miller | 73 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| L. Mendy | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 3 |
| J. McPake | 73 | 6.7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| J. McCart | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 |
| Y. Dhanda | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Cláudio Braga | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| J. Altena | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 3 |
| B. Reus | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| A. Ba-Sy | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Falkirk
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Bain | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| R. Strain | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 6 |
| B. Spencer | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| E. Ross | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
| L. Neilson | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| J. Murrell | 78 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
| L. McCann | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| B. Krauhaus | 57 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| Owen Eames | 86 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 3 |
| Finley Frank Barbrook | 79 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| S. Tanser | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Doherty | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Fodrey | 33 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| N. Hogarth | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. MacIver | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J. McMillan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Meļņiks | 4 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Parkinson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Sibbald | 11 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| L. Henderson | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 3 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premiership table
Current standings · Premier League. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Rangers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Heart Of Midlothian | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 13 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Dundee | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | WLDLW |
| 5 |  ST Mirren | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 | LLLWD |
| 6 |  ST Johnstone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 | DLWDL |
| 7 |  Aberdeen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 8 |  Dundee Utd | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 | WDLWL |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 | LLLWD |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 | DLLLW |
| 11 | Falkirk | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 6 | DWDLL |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 5 | DWDLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Falkirk | Draw | Heart Of Midlothian |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 3.50 | 3.40 | 1.91 |
| Bet365 | 3.50 | 3.60 | 2.00 |
| Marathonbet | 3.60 | 3.54 | 1.94 |
| Betfair | 3.75 | 3.60 | 1.95 |
| BetVictor | 3.50 | 3.70 | 1.95 |
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