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Hearts and Aberdeen clash in Scottish Premiership opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Hearts and Aberdeen clash in Scottish Premiership opener

Summary

Heart of Midlothian faces Aberdeen at Pittodrie today at 5:30pm BST as both teams kick off their Scottish Premiership campaigns. Aberdeen enters after advancing in the Premier Sports Cup, while Hearts looks to recover from a tough Champions League qualification defeat. Hearts has seen significant changes with key player exits and struggles defensively, conceding in all recent matches. These teams had several encounters last season, with mixed results, making this matchup crucial for both as they aim to improve from last season's performances.

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Status Watch

•Hearts lost their last Champions League tie 6-0 on aggregate.
•Aberdeen secured group stage advancement in the Premier Sports Cup.
•Hearts' injury list includes key players like Craig Halkett and Stephen Kingsley.
•The game is live on Sky Sports.

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5:55 AMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Hearts look to kickstart their season against Aberdeen

What they're saying

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Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen will both kick off their Scottish Premiership campaigns this afternoon, as they go head-to-head at Pittodrie.Both sides have already played competitive games this term...
— Yahoo Sports

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