EDINBURGH. Hibernian was able to capture a draw against Hearts with a late goal from M. Boyle scored in the (90′) after Hearts got a lead with a goal from L. Shankland (22′). Hibernian was not able to win even if it was better in terms of ball possession (56%)

The match was played at the Easter Road Stadium stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday and it started at 12:00 pm local time. The referee was John Beaton who was helped by Daniel McFarlane and Dougie Potter. The 4th official was Grant Irvine. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20.6 degrees Celsius or 69.12 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 63%.​

Match Statistics​

Hibernian

1 - 1

Hearts

  • 56 Ball Possession 44
Shots
  • 9 Total 9
  • 2 On Target 4
  • 7 Off Target 5
  • 2 Shots blocked 2
  • 73 Attack 67
  • 54 Dangerous attack 47
  • 93 Ball safe 79
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 7 Corners 9
  • 3 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 18 Total 13
  • 3 Yellow Cards 1
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 3 Substitutions 4

Ball possession

Hibernian had a superior ball possession 56% while Hearts was struggling with a 44% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Hibernian had a more offensive attitude with 54 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 2 were on target. However, that was not enough Hibernian to win the match​.

Hibernian shot 9 times, 2 on target, 7 off target. On the other side, Hearts shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.

Cards

Hibernian received 3 yellow cards (R. Porteous, M. Cabraja and E. Henderson). On the opposite side, Hearts received 1 yellow card (P. Haring).

Match Timeline

22'
L. Shankland(goal)B. McKay
35'
54'
Martin Boyle- sub ->J. Campbell
62'
63'
Toby Sibbick- sub ->M. Smith
63'
Nathaniel Atkinson- sub ->A. Forrest
64'
77'
Cammy Devlin- sub ->J. Grant
Jake Doyle-Hayes - sub ->N. Kenneh
80'
85'
Peter Haring - Yellow
89'
90'
Martin Boyle(goal)T. Youan
90'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Celtic
92
33
Rangers
79
33
Aberdeen
53
33
Hearts
48
33
Hibernian
44
33
St. Mirren
44
33
Livingston
42
33
Motherwell
37
33
St. Johnstone
33
33
Dundee United
31
33
Kilmarnock
31
33
Ross County
27
33

After playing this match, Hibernian has 3 points to occupy the 4th place in the standings. Talking about the opposition, Hearts has 3 points (2nd).

Next matches

In the next match in the Premiership, Hibernian will play away against Hearts on the 2nd of January with a 21-11 head to head stats in favor of Hearts (16 draws).

Hearts will host Hibernian on the 2nd of January with a 21-11 head to head in favor of Hearts (16 draws).

Hibernian – Formation

Hibernian
G
David Marshall 1.Scotland
7.7
D
Chris Cadden 12.Scotland
6.6
D
Rocky Bushiri 33.Belgium
7.0
D
R. Porteous 5.Scotland
7.5
35'
D
Marijan Cabraja 3.Croatia
6.2
64'
M
Nohan Kenneh 6.Liberia
6.8
80'
M
Joe Newell 11.England
6.7
M
Elias Hoff Melkersen 20.Norway
6.5
54'
M
Ewan Henderson 18.Scotland
7.0
90'
M
Josh Campbell 32.Scotland
6.1
62'
F
Élie Youan 23.France
6.9
Substitutes
G
K. Dąbrowski 21.Poland
D
D. McGregor 24.Scotland
D
Paul Hanlon 4.Scotland
D
O. MacIntyre 37.Scotland
D
Lewis Miller 2.Australia
M
Jake Doyle-Hayes 8.Republic of Ireland
6.9
80'
F
Martin Boyle 77.Australia
7.4
62' 90'
F
Christian Doidge 9.Wales
6.2
54'
F
Momodou Bojang 17.Gambia

Hibernian adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager David Gray decided to play with the following team: David Marshall (7.7), Christopher Cadden (6.6), Rocky Bushiri Kiranga (7.0), Ryan Porteous (7.5), Marijan Čabraja (6.2), Nohan Kenneh (6.8), Joe Newell (6.7), Elias Hoff Melkersen (6.5), Josh Campbell (6.1), Ewan Henderson (7.0) and Thody Elie Youan (6.9).

The home team had on the bench: Maciej Dabrowski, Darren McGregor, Paul Hanlon, Oscar MacIntyre, Lewis Miller, Martin Boyle (7.4), Jake Doyle Hayes (6.9), Christian Doidge (6.2) and Momodou Bojang.

Hibernian could not rely on the presence of M. Boyle (injured).

Substitutions

Hibernian made 3 changes: E. Melkersen for C. Doidge (54′), J. Campbell for M. Boyle (62′) and N. Kenneh for J. Doyle-Hayes (80′).

Best player: David Marshall​

The most impressive player for Hibernian was the goalkeeper: David Marshall. His rating is 7.65. He performed 5 saves.

Hearts – Formation

Hearts
G
C. Gordon 1.Scotland
6.8
D
Michael Smith 2.Northern Ireland
6.4
63'
D
Craig Halkett 4.Scotland
7.1
D
Kye Rowles 15.Australia
6.8
D
Alex Cochrane 19.England
7.0
M
Alan Forrest 17.Scotland
6.5
63'
M
Jorge Grant 7.England
6.9
77'
M
Peter Haring 5.Austria
7.1
85'
M
Barrie McKay 18.Scotland
6.9
M
L. Boyce 10.Northern Ireland
6.5
89'
F
L. Shankland 9.Scotland
7.4
22'
Substitutes
G
R. Stewart 13.Scotland
D
Nathaniel Atkinson 12.Australia
6.5
63'
D
Toby Sibbick 21.England
6.1
63'
D
L. Neilson 20.Scotland
M
Andy Halliday 16.Scotland
89'
M
Cammy Devlin 14.Australia
6.1
77'
M
Josh Ginnelly 30.England
M
Gary Mackay-Steven 11.Scotland
F
Euan Henderson 22.Scotland

Also Hearts adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Robbie Neilson played with: Craig Gordon (6.8), Michael Smith (6.4), Craig Halkett (7.1), Kye Rowles (6.8), Alex Cochrane (7.0), Peter Haring (7.1), Jorge Grant (6.9), Barrie McKay (6.9), Liam Boyce (6.5), Alan Forrest (6.5) and Lawrence Shankland (7.4).

They had on the bench: Ross Stewart, Nathaniel Atkinson (6.5), Toby Sibbick (6.1), Andy Halliday, Lewis Neilson, Cameron Devlin (6.1), Josh Ginnelly, Euan Henderson and Gary Mackay-Steven.

Substitutions

Hearts made 4 changes: M. Smith for T. Sibbick (63′), A. Forrest for N. Atkinson (63′), J. Grant for C. Devlin (77′) and L. Boyce for A. Halliday (89′).

Best player: Lawrence Shankland​

The most impressive player for Hearts was Lawrence Shankland.

His rating is (7.4) with 1 goal, 16 passes (50% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 5 duels out of 11. He performed 1 cross.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premiership.​