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Hearts v Falkirk: Scottish Premiership 2025-26, 21 February 2026

Scottish Premiership · Sat 21 Feb 2026 · Tynecastle Park

Hearts
1–0 Full time
Falkirk
  • Islam Chesnokov 45'

    The story

    Hearts beat Falkirk 1-0 at Tynecastle Park in the Scottish Premiership, matchday 28.

    The goal came from Islam Chesnokov (45').

    It was 1-0 at half-time.

    Falkirk had 51% of the ball and 8 shots to Hearts' 17.

    Written from the match data (Statorium).

    Match stats

    Hearts Falkirk

    49%Possession51%
    17Shots8
    4On target2
    8Corners4
    9Fouls10
    3Offsides1
    1Yellow cards3
    0Red cards0

    Statorium.

    Key moments

    1. 45' Islam Chesnokov Goal · Hearts 1-0

    Line-ups

    Hearts

    1. Alexander SchwolowGoalkeeper
    2. Stuart Findlayoff 84'Defender
    3. Harry MilneDefender
    4. Craig HalkettDefender
    5. Michael Steinwenderoff 81'Defender
    6. Marc LeonardMidfielder
    7. Alexandros KyziridisMidfielder
    8. Tómas Bent Magnússonoff 82'Midfielder
    9. AgeuMidfielder
    10. Cláudio BragaForward
    11. Islam ChesnokovForward

    Subs used: Jordi Altena (81'), Pierre Landry Kabore (82'), Jamie McCart (84')

    Falkirk

    1. Scott BainGoalkeeper
    2. Coll Donaldsonoff 73'Defender
    3. Leon McCannDefender
    4. Calvin Milleroff 73'Defender
    5. Keelan AdamsDefender
    6. Filip LissahDefender
    7. Dylan TaitMidfielder
    8. Brad Spenceroff 73'Midfielder
    9. Ben Broggiooff 73'Forward
    10. Kyrell Wilsonoff 50'Forward
    11. Barney StewartForward

    Subs used: Louie Marsh (50'), Henry Cartwright (73'), Ethan Ross (73'), Connor Allan (73'), Ethan Williams (73')

    Full timeline

    Every goal and card (5)
    1. 41' 🟨 Coll Donaldson
    2. 45' ⚽ Islam Chesnokov
    3. 67' 🟨 Brad Spencer
    4. 90' 🟨 Dylan Tait
    5. 90+3' 🟨 Blair Spittal

    Head to head

    3Hearts wins0Draws2Falkirk wins

    Last 5 meetings

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