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Hibernian hosts Hearts for first Edinburgh derby of the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Hibernian hosts Hearts for first Edinburgh derby of the season

Summary

Hibernian meets Hearts at Easter Road tonight for the first Edinburgh Derby of the season. Both clubs head into the match with identical records, having each secured two victories in their opening three league fixtures. Hearts enters the contest after recent wins against Dundee United and St. Johnstone, while Hibernian aims to build on recent results against Rangers and Dundee. The hosts report a mostly healthy squad with defender Rocky Bishiri listed as the only injury doubt. Conversely, Hearts faces multiple personnel absences including Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett, Ageu, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and Tom Renaud. The match is scheduled for a 7:45pm BST kickoff and will be broadcast on Premier Sports.

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Status Watch

•Hibernian and Hearts both enter with two wins in three league games.
•Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45pm BST at Easter Road.
•Hearts will be without Stephen Kingsley and Craig Halkett due to injury.
•Claudio Braga has recorded one goal and two assists for Hearts this term.
•Premier Sports will provide live coverage of the fixture.

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Hibernian and Hearts will meet at Easter Road this evening for the first Edinburgh Derby of the season.Both sides have enjoyed a solid start to the league season, winning two of their first three matc...
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