Overview
- Jamie McGrath scored after three minutes, Josh Campbell added a header before the interval, and Kieron Bowie made it 3-0 early in the second half.
- Lawrence Shankland replied on 75 minutes and Cammy Devlin struck in the 89th, but goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger produced late saves to seal the win.
- The derby marked the rivalry’s 150th anniversary dating to 1875, heightening the occasion at Easter Road.
- The match aired live on Sky Sports with streaming on Sky Go and NOW, amplifying immediate post-game reaction.
- Hearts failed to register a shot on target before half-time, and Sky Sports footage showed some away fans leaving at 3-0 as rivals mocked the scenes online.