Hibernian 1-2 Falkirk
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Falkirk won: Hibernian 1-2 Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership (Round 9) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh. Hibernian goals: Owen Elding 41'. Falkirk goals: Jacob Murrell 14', Jacob Murrell 37'. Expected goals: 1.35-0.76. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Jacob Murrell (8.8).
Match report
Falkirk beat Hibernian 2-1
Falkirk narrowly beat Hibernian 2-1 away from home at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday 17 October in the Scottish Premiership.
Jacob Murrell put Falkirk ahead on 14' (0-1), added another on 37' (0-2) and Owen Elding pulled one back for Hibernian on 41' (1-2).
Hibernian had 70% of the ball, shots were 17-10 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-0.76. Hibernian created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jacob Murrell (Falkirk) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
The result leaves Falkirk 9th on 9 points, with Hibernian 12th on 7.
Attendance: 18,390. Referee: Nick Walsh.
Match stats
| Hibernian | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 471 (80%) | 163 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
Hibernian (3-4-1-2): Raphael Sallinger, Jason Kerr, Marko Ivezić, Azeem Abdulai, Felix Passlack, Josh Mulligan, Miguel Chaiwa, Adam Mayor, Owen Elding, Martin Boyle, Thibault Klidje
Falkirk (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain, Ryan Strain, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Scott Tanser, Brad Spencer, Finley Barbrook, Ethan Ross, Ben Krauhaus, Owen Eames, Jacob Murrell
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Owen Elding (Hibernian)
- 14' · Goal · Jacob Murrell (Falkirk)
- 25' · Yellow card · Ben Krauhaus (Falkirk)
- 37' · Goal · Jacob Murrell (Falkirk)
- 41' · Goal · Owen Elding (Hibernian)
- 46' · Substitution · Leon McCann for Scott Tanser (Falkirk)
- 60' · Substitution · Jamie McGrath for Azeem Abdulai (Hibernian)
- 60' · Substitution · Rabbi Matondo for Thibault Klidje (Hibernian)
- 61' · Yellow card · Ryan Strain (Falkirk)
- 65' · Substitution · Deniss Meļņiks for Ben Krauhaus (Falkirk)
- 76' · Substitution · Ante Šuto for Adam Mayor (Hibernian)
- 76' · Substitution · Nicky Cadden for Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian)
- 77' · Substitution · CJ Fodrey for Ethan Ross (Falkirk)
- 79' · Yellow card · Finley Barbrook (Falkirk)
- 84' · Substitution · Finn Yeats for Finley Barbrook (Falkirk)
- 84' · Substitution · Jack McMillan for Owen Eames (Falkirk)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 19, draws 15, Falkirk 9.
Questions
Who won Hibernian vs Falkirk?
Falkirk won, 1-2 (Scottish Premiership) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Hibernian vs Falkirk?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernian and Falkirk?
In 43 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 19 wins, 15 draws, Falkirk 9 wins (goals 64-47).