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Aberdeen stages late comeback against Hearts in league opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Aberdeen stages late comeback against Hearts in league opener

Summary

Aberdeen earned an unlikely victory over Hearts in their league opener on August 5, 2026. After trailing for most of the match, Aberdeen rallied late with goals from Lewis Mayo and Kevin Nisbet, overcoming a 40-point deficit from the previous season. The Dons appeared more organized than last year, indicating a positive shift under manager Stephen Robinson. They next face Dundee on Saturday, seeking to maintain their momentum in the league following this important win.

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By the Numbers

•Aberdeen struggled initially but turned the match around late.
•Lewis Mayo and Kevin Nisbet scored to secure the win.
•The Dons finished 40 points behind Hearts last season.
•Next match is against Dundee on Saturday.
•Robinson aims for a continued unbeaten start this season.

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11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Unlikely win provides optimism that better times lie ahead

What they're saying

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If you asked any football supporter if they'd rather play well and lose or play poorly and win they would take the latter every single time. Aberdeen struggled at times in their league opener against Hearts on Saturday evening and looked to be heading for defeat before a spectacular turnaround as the walls began closing in on them. Given there were 40 points between the two clubs last season, bridging that gap just two months later was going to be a challenge for Stephen Robinson but it was one he overcame thanks to those late salvos from Lewis Mayo and Kevin Nisbet.
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