Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Hearts leave it late to rescue point at Kilmarnock

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Nathaniel Atkinson scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as Hearts fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Kilmarnock at a rain-lashed Rugby Park.

The Tynecastle side looked in trouble after their former striker Kyle Lafferty capitalised on a rare slip from Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon to add to Chris Stokes’ opener for the hosts.

But Stephen Humphrys pulled one back before Australian right-back Atkinson volleyed home to secure a cinch Premiership point for the visitors with virtually the last kick of the game.

The visitors should have gone ahead in the second minute when Lawrence Shankland ran on to Forrest’s through-ball and squared it across the six-yard box for Barrie McKay, who blazed over an open goal.

Killie’s first chance came in the seventh minute when Danny Armstrong headed just wide after connecting with Jordan Jones’ cross from the left.