Hearts defeat Hibs 3-1 in the opening Edinburgh derby of the season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Hearts secured a 3-1 victory against Hibs at Easter Road in the first Edinburgh derby of the 2026 season. The result followed a match that drew significant scrutiny from local football analysts regarding individual player performances. Following the game, discussion has shifted to the potential inclusion of McPake in the Scotland squad. Broadcasters Alasdair Lamont, Scott Allan, and Ryan Stevenson reviewed the outcome on Sportsound, focusing on the tactical execution and individual contributions during the derby. The victory marks a significant start to the campaign for Hearts as they navigate the opening fixtures of the season. The conversation regarding national team selection remains a point of interest for observers following the decisive performance at Easter Road.
- •Hearts defeated Hibs 3-1 at Easter Road in the first Edinburgh derby of the season.
- •The match review featured analysts Alasdair Lamont, Scott Allan, and Ryan Stevenson.
- •The performance has triggered discussions regarding McPake's readiness for international selection.
- •The Sportsound review of the match was broadcast on September 3, 2026.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?
- 11:40 PMBBC Sport — Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?
- 9:32 PMBBC Football — Is Hearts' derby hero McPake ready for Scotland?
"Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team?
"Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team?
"Alasdair Lamont, Scott Allan and Ryan Stevenson review Hibs 1-3 Hearts at Easter Road
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:43 PMIs Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?
Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team?
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 11:40 PMIs Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?
Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team?
- BBC FootballSep 3, 2026, 9:32 PMIs Hearts' derby hero McPake ready for Scotland?
Alasdair Lamont, Scott Allan and Ryan Stevenson review Hibs 1-3 Hearts at Easter Road
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