Aberdeen scores twice late to defeat Hearts 2-1 in Premiership opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Aberdeen turned the match around with two stoppage-time goals to secure a 2-1 victory over Hearts at Pittodrie on August 1. Hearts initially led through Oisin McEntee’s first-half goal, looking for their first win at Pittodrie in over a decade. However, Lewis Mayo equalized in the 90th minute and Kevin Nisbet converted a penalty in stoppage time after Stuart Findlay was sent off. The result adds to a difficult period for Hearts following a challenging summer.
- •Aberdeen rallies with two late goals to secure a win.
- •Hearts leads with Oisin McEntee’s goal in the first half.
- •Lewis Mayo equalizes for Aberdeen in the 90th minute.
- •Kevin Nisbet scores the winning penalty in stoppage time.
- •Stuart Findlay sent off for Hearts for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.
- 7:21 PMThe Guardian Sport — Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbet strike late to help Aberdeen stun Hearts
"Two stoppage-time goals secured 2-1 win for the hosts Killian Phillips double gives St Mirren 2-0 win at Falkirk Hearts’ miserable summer continued as they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Aberdeen in their Premiership opener at Pittodrie. Wouter Vrancken and the Jambos looked on course for a much-needed victory after a turbulent few months as they led through Oisin McEntee’s first-half goal. But just as they looked to be closing out a first win at Pittodrie for more than a decade, Lewis Mayo equalised in the 90th minute before Kevin Nisbet won it for the Dons with a stoppage-time penalty after Stuart Findlay was sent off for denying a goal-scoring opportunity. Continue reading...
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