Raphael Sallinger made two crucial stoppage-time saves as Hibernian held off a late fightback from Hearts to defeat the William Hill Premiership leaders 3-2 in Saturday's Edinburgh derby at Easter Road. With smoke from the pre-match pyro display still billowing around the ground, Hibs went ahead in the third minute. Oisin McEntee then glanced a header wide from a Kingsley free-kick before Tomas Magnusson's shot was blocked behind by Grant Hanley. Hibs were forced into a change in the 29th minute when Cadden went off injured and was replaced by Campbell. Hearts boss McInnes made a double change for the start of the second half, replacing Kingsley and McEntee with Harry Milne and Baningime.

Source: Irish Examiner December 28, 2025 04:38 UTC