Falkirk 2-1 Hearts
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Falkirk won: Falkirk 2-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership (Round 3) on Tue, 15 Sept 2026 at The Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk. Falkirk goals: Ben Krauhaus 8', Owen Eames 68'. Hearts goals: James Wilson 22'. Expected goals: 2.09-1.79. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Ryan Strain (8.3).
Match report
Falkirk beat Hearts 2-1
Falkirk edged Hearts 2-1 at The Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday 15 September in the Scottish Premiership.
Ben Krauhaus put Falkirk ahead on 8' (1-0), James Wilson levelled for Hearts on 22' (1-1) and Owen Eames restored Falkirk's lead on 68' (2-1).
Falkirk had 41% of the ball, shots were 13-9 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.09-1.79.
Ryan Strain (Falkirk) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 7,034. Referee: John Beaton.
Match stats
| Falkirk | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 | 1.79 |
| Total shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 16 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 266 (76%) | 388 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Falkirk (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain, Ryan Strain, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Leon McCann, Finley Barbrook, Brad Spencer, Ethan Ross, Ben Krauhaus, Owen Eames, Jacob Murrell
Hearts (4-2-3-1): Beau Reus, Jordi Altena, Jamie McCart, Stuart Findlay, Harry Milne, Yan Dhanda, Laurent Mendy, Calvin Miller, Cláudio Braga, Joshua McPake, James Wilson
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Finley Barbrook (Falkirk)
- 8' · Goal · Ben Krauhaus (Falkirk)
- 22' · Goal · James Wilson (Hearts)
- 28' · Yellow card · Cláudio Braga (Hearts)
- 35' · Yellow card · Yan Dhanda (Hearts)
- 46' · Substitution · JJ Williams for James Wilson (Hearts)
- 55' · Yellow card · Ryan Strain (Falkirk)
- 57' · Substitution · CJ Fodrey for Ben Krauhaus (Falkirk)
- 67' · Yellow card · Owen Eames (Falkirk)
- 68' · Goal · Owen Eames (Falkirk)
- 73' · Substitution · Rogers Mato for Joshua McPake (Hearts)
- 73' · Substitution · Stephen Kingsley for Harry Milne (Hearts)
- 73' · Substitution · Sabah Kerjota for Calvin Miller (Hearts)
- 75' · Yellow card · CJ Fodrey (Falkirk)
- 77' · Yellow card · Jamie McCart (Hearts)
- 78' · Substitution · Ross MacIver for Jacob Murrell (Falkirk)
- 79' · Substitution · Craig Sibbald for Finley Barbrook (Falkirk)
- 80' · Substitution · Christian Dahle Borchgrevink for Stuart Findlay (Hearts)
- 86' · Substitution · Deniss Meļņiks for Owen Eames (Falkirk)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 1994: Falkirk 9, draws 7, Hearts 17.
Questions
Who won Falkirk vs Hearts?
Falkirk won, 2-1 (Scottish Premiership) on Tue, 15 Sept 2026.
When and where is Falkirk vs Hearts?
Tue, 15 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Falkirk and Hearts?
In 33 league meetings since 1994: Falkirk 9 wins, 7 draws, Hearts 17 wins (goals 32-55).