Key Points
- Hearts defeated Hibernian 1-0 in the Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle Park on February 10, 2026, with substitute Tomas Magnusson scoring the winner in the 88th minute.
- Magnusson’s goal, assisted by Harry Milne, secured three points for Premiership leaders Hearts, moving them six points clear of Rangers.
- The match featured tense moments including shots, corners, a yellow card to Hibs’ M. Garananga, and several substitutions in the closing stages.
- Hearts now lead the Scottish Premiership table with 57 points from 26 games, intensifying title discussions among supporters.
Edinburgh (Edinburgh Daily News) February 11, 2026 – Substitute Tomas Magnusson struck in the 88th minute to give Hearts a 1-0 victory over Hibernian in a fiercely contested Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle Park.
The late winner, assisted by Harry Milne’s low cross from the left, sparked jubilant scenes among the home fans and propelled the Jambos six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
What Were the Key Flashpoints in the Hearts vs Hibs Derby?
Hearts started brightly with Pierre Landry Kabore driving a low effort just wide and Claudio Braga sending an acrobatic shot high and wide, according to Sky Sports reporting.
Hibs ramped up pressure around the hour mark, with Nicky Cadden’s delivery cut out by Alexandros Kyziridis and Martin Boyle fizzing a shot just over from another Cadden cross, as detailed in match coverage from Sky Sports.
According to FOX Sports, flashpoints included a 53rd-minute corner and shot on goal by Harry Milne for Hearts, a 58th-minute corner for Hibs by Dan Barlaser, and a 77th-minute yellow card to Hibs’ M. Garananga.
How Did Tomas Magnússon’s Goal Change the Title Race?
Magnusson’s close-range finish from Milne’s cross in the 88th minute proved decisive, with ESPN confirming the final score of Hearts 1-0 Hibernian and Hearts now on 57 points from 26 games.
Sky Sports reported that the win places Hearts six points ahead of Rangers, who have a game in hand, and nine ahead of Celtic, who have two games in hand, fuelling title talk among Jambos fans.
As reported by Sky Sports, the Icelandic midfielder’s intervention tightened Hearts’ grip on top spot in a tense derby atmosphere.
Which Substitutions Shaped the Closing Stages?
Late changes included Rogers Mato replacing Kyziridis for Hearts in the 87th minute, followed by Magnusson’s goal a minute later, and Jamie McCart entering at 90+3, per ESPN and FOX Sports timelines.
Hibs made a substitution with W. O’Hora replacing Garananga in the 79th minute, as noted in FOX Sports play-by-play.
What Do Hearts’ Recent Results Mean for Their Title Push?
Hearts’ victory extends their strong form, sitting top with 17 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses from 26 matches, according to ESPN standings.
The result ramps up title reality fever for the Jambos, with Rangers visiting Motherwell next and Celtic facing Livingston, live on Sky Sports.
