Key Points
- Hibernian defeated St Mirren 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership at Easter Road on February 14, 2026, with 18,012 in attendance.
- Owen Elding scored on his full debut for Hibernian in the 42nd minute with a header from Dan Barlaser’s cross.
- Ante Suto, a January signing and substitute, added the second goal in the 66th minute.
- Hibernian moved within two points of fourth-placed Motherwell, while St Mirren remain three points above 11th-placed Kilmarnock after just one win in their last 10 league games.
Edinburgh (Edinburgh Daily News) February 16, 2026 – Hibernian secured a 2-0 victory over St Mirren at Easter Road, with goals from debutant Owen Elding and substitute Ante Suto boosting their European push in the Scottish Premiership.
The win marked a strong response from Hibernian after their recent Edinburgh derby defeat, as reported by Sky Sports, with Elding marking his full debut with a first-half header and Suto doubling the lead after the break.
How Did Hibernian Break the Deadlock?
Hibernian dominated proceedings at Easter Road, where St Mirren offered little in attack during the first half, according to Sky Sports match reports. Owen Elding, a teenage January signing, opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, heading in Dan Barlaser’s cross to send the home crowd into raptures, as detailed by Evri Magaci.
St Mirren made three changes at the start with Conor McMenamin, Jake Young and Dan Nlundulu coming in, per the official St Mirren report, but they struggled to create chances before the interval.
As reported by Sky Sports of Sky Sports, Felix Passlack nearly made it 2-0 early in the second half, volleying Nicky Cadden’s cross against the post.
What Challenges Did St Mirren Face?
Stephen Robinson introduced Roland Idowu and Mikael Mandron at half-time for St Mirren, who forced a save from Hibernian keeper Raphael Sallinger, according to Evri Magaci coverage. Despite late corners and a header from Gogic in added time, as noted by Hibernian FC, the visitors could not find a way back.
Who Were the Key Players Involved?
Hibernian line-up included captain O’Hora, with substitutions like Suto entering on 64 minutes to score soon after, while St Mirren’s Shamal George was in goal, per St Mirren’s official match details and Sky Sports.
What Are the League Implications?
The result leaves Hibernian two points behind fourth-placed Motherwell, who have two games in hand, strengthening Hibs’ European aspirations, as stated in Sky Sports analysis. St Mirren, with only one win in 10 league matches, hold a three-point buffer over 11th-placed Kilmarnock.
Hibernian supporters celebrated the impact of their new signings, signaling renewed optimism for the season ahead, according to multiple reports from the match.
