Hibernian held off a late Hearts comeback to win a thrilling five-goal Edinburgh derby and dent the Scottish Premiership leaders’ title hopes.
Hibs cruised to a 3-0 lead at Easter Road with goals from Jamie McGrath, Josh Campbell, and Kieron Bowie, before late strikes from Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin set up a tense finale. However, goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger made crucial saves to deny Shankland and Beni Baningime, ensuring Hibs claimed victory.
The result leaves Celtic, who have two games in hand, able to cut Hearts’ lead to three points with a win against Livingston. Hibs, now fifth, move within two points of third-placed Motherwell, while Hearts suffer only their second league defeat under Derek McInnes.
Key moments included McGrath’s early assist for Nicky Cadden’s cross and substitute Josh Campbell’s 45th-minute header, as well as Stuart Findlay’s error that allowed Bowie to score Hibs’ third. Hearts’ late rally added drama, but Hibs held on for a memorable win.
