Scottish Premiership 2025/26: Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian

Name: Scottish Premiership 2025/26: Hibernian vs Heart of Midlothian
Uploaded: 2026-04-26T15:20:00Z
Duration: 2 h 13 min 40 s
Description: Official Replay: ✓ Scottish Professional Football League ✓ Football, Events ✓ LIVE Apr 26, 11:20AM ET/8:20AM PT ✓ Easter Road Stadium ✓ 12 Albion Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5QG ✓ The Edinburgh Derby reaches a fever pitch live on TrillerTV! The capital city splits in two as Hibernian hosts Heart of Midlothian at Easter Road for the first weekend of…

Sun, Apr 26 EDT11:20 AM EDT

The Edinburgh Derby reaches a fever pitch live on TrillerTV! The capital city splits in two as Hibernian hosts Heart of Midlothian at Easter Road for the first weekend of the post-split fixtures. With Hearts sitting at the top of the table and chasing their first league title since 1960, and Hibs fighting for European qualification, the stakes for this "Ould Reekie" clash have never been higher in the modern era.

The 2025/26 season has produced a historic three-way title race, and Heart of Midlothian leads the charge. Under the tactical guidance of Derek McInnes, the Jambos enter the split in 1st place with 67 points, holding a narrow one-point lead over Rangers and a three-point cushion over Celtic. Despite a recent 2-2 draw with Livingston, Hearts have shown the resilience of champions, but they face their ultimate test at the home of their fiercest rivals.

Hibernian, led by David Gray, secured their Top Six status with a series of gritty performances, currently sitting in 5th place with 51 points. While the title may be out of reach, Hibs are locked in a battle with Motherwell for a guaranteed European spot. The Hibees have already proven they can spoil the party this season, having defeated Hearts 3-2 in a Christmas thriller at Easter Road. They will be looking to repeat that feat and deal a catastrophic blow to their rivals' championship ambitions.

Players in Focus

Heart of Midlothian: Lawrence Shankland & Claudio Braga
The most lethal strike force in the country is the foundation of Hearts' title bid. Captain Lawrence Shankland remains the talisman with 15 goals this season, his leadership and physical presence making him a nightmare for defenders. He is perfectly complemented by the Portuguese sensation Claudio Braga, who has matched Shankland's 15-goal haul. Braga's flair and technical brilliance have made him the breakout star of the Premiership.

Hibernian: Martin Boyle & Mykola Kukharevych
The "Pride of Leith" relies on the explosive pace and derby experience of Martin Boyle. Boyle's ability to turn games on their head in transition will be Hibs' primary weapon. Supporting him is the towering Ukrainian forward Mykola Kukharevych, whose aerial dominance will test the Hearts backline. In the middle of the park, the creative vision of Joe Newell will be vital in unlocking a Hearts defense that has been the league's sturdiest for much of the campaign. More