Hearts, the Premiership leaders, slipped to defeat against St Mirren, losing for only the third time this season. Miguel Freckleton scored a late 88th-minute header to give the hosts a deserved win, ending a poor run of form for St Mirren.
Hearts had a tough game, reduced to 10 men in the 30th minute after captain Craig Halkett was sent off for a last-man foul on Jacob Devaney. Despite being under pressure, Hearts held on until Freckleton’s decisive header from a corner.
The first half was a nightmare for Hearts—outfought, weak in attack, and shaky at the back. St Mirren hit the bar and forced goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow into several crucial saves. A few potential goals for St Mirren were also disallowed for offside or overturned decisions.
The second half was tighter, but Hearts seemed on the ropes until Freckleton struck. The defeat leaves Celtic and Rangers with a chance to narrow the gap in the league. Meanwhile, St Mirren moved seven points clear of the relegation play-off zone after their first win in eight games.
