Saturday, March 28, 2026

Boyle marks Hibs return with late equaliser on derby day

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Martin Boyle marked his Hibs return with a late goal to earn the Easter Road side a 1-1 draw with Hearts in the first Edinburgh derby of the new Scottish Premiership season.

Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring with his first goal for Hearts in the 22nd minute as he fired through the legs of Hibs ‘keeper David Marshall.

Robbie Neilson’s side dominated for much of the game but Lee Johnson brought on Boyle as a second-half substitute just a day after he re-signed from Saudi club Al-Faisaly.

And the Australian forward made an immediate impact, firing past Hearts ‘keeper Craig Gordon in injury-time to secure a 1-1 draw.

The Edinburgh rivals are level on points after their opening two games of the new season with a win and a draw each.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Hibernian are away to Livingston in the Scottish Premiership on August 13, kick-off 3pm.

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Hearts host Dundee United the following day due to their opponents’ midweek Europa League action.

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