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Hearts secure 2-1 victory over St Johnstone in Premiership clash

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Hearts secure 2-1 victory over St Johnstone in Premiership clash

Summary

Hearts defeated St Johnstone 2-1 at Tynecastle on August 29, 2026, moving up to second in the Scottish Premiership standings. James Wilson opened the scoring for Hearts in the 9th minute, followed by an own goal from St Johnstone's Enes Alic in the 39th minute. Ruari Paton pulled one back for St Johnstone just after halftime, but Hearts managed to hold on for the win despite a late push from the visitors. Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken made several changes to the lineup, reflecting their busy schedule, including a midweek triumph in the Conference League.

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By the Numbers

•Hearts now sit in second place in the Premiership.
•James Wilson scored the opening goal in the 9th minute.
•Enes Alic scored an own goal on his St Johnstone debut.
•Ruari Paton scored for St Johnstone in the 48th minute.
•Hearts aimed to build on their recent midweek victory.

What they're saying

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Weary Hearts held firm at the end of a gruelling week to close out an unconvincing 2-1 home win over St Johnstone and climb to second in the Scottish Premiership.
— Sky Sports

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