Hibernian 1-2 Falkirk: result and goals
Falkirk beat Hibernian 2-1 on Saturday, 17 October 2026 in the Premiership.
Goals: Jacob Murrell 13', Jacob Murrell 37', Owen Elding 41'.
Hibernian sit 12th on 7 points.
Falkirk sit 7th on 12 points.
Hibernian have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Falkirk have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Hibernian won 2, Falkirk won 2, 1 drawn.
- Competition
- Scottish Premiership
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
- Venue
- Easter Road, Edinburgh
- 👥
- 18390
Match facts
- Stadium
- Easter Road Stadium · Edinburgh
- Capacity: 20,421 seats · Natural grass
- Attendance
- 18,390 · 90% of capacity
Referee
Nick Walsh
Record: Scottish Premiership
- Games
- 49
- Yellows per game
- 4.1
- Reds
- 6
- Penalties
- 14
- Fouls per game
- 25.0
Absences
Hibernian
- Jacob DevaneySuspended · Expected back: mid-October 2026
- Nathan LoweInjured · Expected back: in a few weeks
Falkirk
- Aodhan DohertyInjured · Expected back: late October 2026
Players ruled out or doubtful according to each club’s latest update.
The match in numbers
- A 2-1 win for Falkirk over Hibernian.
- The first goal came from Jacob Murrell (Falkirk) on 13'.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Match events
HIBSFALKLive commentary
- 84'Jack Mcmillan (Falkirk) Substitution at 84'
- 84'Finn Yeats (Falkirk) Substitution at 84'
- 79'Finley Barbrook (Falkirk) Yellow Card at 79'
- 77'CJ Fodrey (Falkirk) Substitution at 77'
- 76'Nicky Cadden (Hibernian) Substitution at 76'
- 76'Ante Suto (Hibernian) Substitution at 76'
- 65'Deniss Melniks (Falkirk) Substitution at 65'
- 61'Ryan Strain (Falkirk) Yellow Card at 61'
- 61'Jamie McGrath (Hibernian) Substitution at 61'
- 60'Rabbi Matondo (Hibernian) Substitution at 60'
- 45'Leon Mccann (Falkirk) Substitution at 45'
- 41'Owen Elding (Hibernian) Goal at 41'
- 37'Jacob Murrell (Falkirk) Goal at 37'
- 25'Ben Krauhaus (Falkirk) Yellow Card at 25'
- 13'Jacob Murrell (Falkirk) Goal at 13'
- 6'Owen Elding (Hibernian) Yellow Card at 6'
Commentary: ESPN
Stats
General
Shots
Expected goals (xG)
Passes
Defence
Duels
Discipline
General
Shots
Expected goals (xG)
Passes
Defence
Duels
Discipline
General
Shots
Expected goals (xG)
Passes
Defence
Duels
Discipline
Expected goals (xG)
1.29–0.68
xG on target (xGOT)
0.97–1.00
Shots
17–10
Big chances
2–1
Match momentum
Above the line the home side is on top; below, the away side.
Shot map
xG: chance of each shot becoming a goal from its position and type. xGOT: the same once the shot is on target.
Player of the match
Jacob Murrell
Falkirk
Ratings
Hibernian6.3
- 7.47Owen Elding⚽
- 7.225Felix PasslackA
- 7.03Adam Mayor
- 6.65Marko Ivezić
- 6.56Jason Kerr
- 6.514Miguel Chaiwa
- 6.310Martin Boyle
- 6.247Azeem Abdulai
- 6.228Rabbi Matondo▲60'
- 6.219Nicky Cadden▲76'
- 6.022Ante Šuto▲76'
- 5.917Jamie McGrath▲60'
- 5.88Josh Mulligan
- 5.61Raphael Sallinger
- 5.618Thibault Klidje
Falkirk7.0
- 8.824Jacob Murrell⚽⚽
- 7.922Ryan StrainA
- 7.623Ethan RossA
- 7.319Scott Bain
- 7.315Lewis Neilson
- 7.25Liam Henderson
- 7.128Ben Krauhaus
- 7.042Owen Eames
- 6.88Brad Spencer
- 6.599CJ Fodrey▲77'
- 6.417Scott Tanser
- 6.416Finley Barbrook
- 6.321Deniss Meļņiks▲65'
- 5.83Leon McCann▲46'
Rating out of 10 for each player’s contribution to the match.
Lineups
Hibernian · Substitutes
- 17Jamie McGrath▲60'5.9
- 28Rabbi Matondo▲60'6.2
- 19Nicky Cadden▲76'6.2
- 22Ante Šuto▲76'6.0
- 35Freddie Owens
- 12Alex Williams
- 4Grant Hanley
- 15Jack Iredale
- 11Joe Newell
Manager: Marink Reedijk
Falkirk · Substitutes
- 3Leon McCann▲46'5.8
- 21Deniss Meļņiks▲65'6.3
- 99CJ Fodrey▲77'6.5
- 14Finn Yeats▲84'
- 4Jack McMillan▲84'
- 1Nicky Hogarth
- 27Conor McLeod
- 7Ben Parkinson
- 9Ross MacIver
Manager: John McGlynn
Head to head
2
Hibernian
1
Draws
2
Falkirk
5 gamesGoals per game: 3.4Both teams scored: 60 %Over 2.5 goals: 80 %
5
Hibernian
2
Draws
3
Falkirk
10 gamesGoals per game: 3.3Both teams scored: 80 %Over 2.5 goals: 80 %
7
Hibernian
7
Draws
6
Falkirk
20 gamesGoals per game: 2.9Both teams scored: 65 %Over 2.5 goals: 60 %
2
Hibernian
3
Draws
0
Falkirk
5 gamesGoals per game: 3.2Both teams scored: 80 %Over 2.5 goals: 80 %
2
Hibernian
5
Draws
2
Falkirk
9 gamesGoals per game: 2.9Both teams scored: 67 %Over 2.5 goals: 56 %
2
Hibernian
5
Draws
2
Falkirk
9 gamesGoals per game: 2.9Both teams scored: 67 %Over 2.5 goals: 56 %
2
Hibernian
1
Draws
2
Falkirk
5 gamesGoals per game: 3.4Both teams scored: 80 %Over 2.5 goals: 80 %
5
Hibernian
2
Draws
3
Falkirk
10 gamesGoals per game: 3.1Both teams scored: 70 %Over 2.5 goals: 70 %
5
Hibernian
2
Draws
4
Falkirk
11 gamesGoals per game: 2.9Both teams scored: 64 %Over 2.5 goals: 64 %
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- 24 Jan 2026PremiershipFalkirk4–1HibernianL
- 6 Dec 2025PremiershipHibernian3–0FalkirkW
- 23 Sept 2025PremiershipFalkirk2–2HibernianD
- 12 Jul 2022League Cup Grp. DFalkirk1–0HibernianL
- 25 Mar 2017Scottish ChampionshipHibernian2–1FalkirkW
- 31 Dec 2016Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–2HibernianW
- 12 Nov 2016Scottish ChampionshipHibernian1–1FalkirkD
- 6 Aug 2016Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–2HibernianW
- 13 May 2016Premiership QualificationFalkirk3–2HibernianL
- 10 May 2016Premiership QualificationHibernian2–2FalkirkD
- 12 Apr 2016Scottish ChampionshipHibernian2–2FalkirkD
- 17 Jan 2016Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–1HibernianD
- 12 Dec 2015Scottish ChampionshipHibernian1–1FalkirkD
- 20 Oct 2015Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk0–1HibernianW
- 2 May 2015Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk0–3HibernianW
- 18 Apr 2015FA CupHibernian0–1FalkirkL
- 10 Jan 2015Scottish ChampionshipHibernian3–3FalkirkD
- 6 Dec 2014Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–0HibernianL
- 23 Aug 2014Scottish ChampionshipHibernian0–1FalkirkL
- 6 Dec 2025PremiershipHibernian3–0FalkirkW
- 25 Mar 2017Scottish ChampionshipHibernian2–1FalkirkW
- 12 Nov 2016Scottish ChampionshipHibernian1–1FalkirkD
- 10 May 2016Premiership QualificationHibernian2–2FalkirkD
- 12 Apr 2016Scottish ChampionshipHibernian2–2FalkirkD
- 12 Dec 2015Scottish ChampionshipHibernian1–1FalkirkD
- 18 Apr 2015FA CupHibernian0–1FalkirkL
- 10 Jan 2015Scottish ChampionshipHibernian3–3FalkirkD
- 23 Aug 2014Scottish ChampionshipHibernian0–1FalkirkL
- 9 May 2026PremiershipFalkirk1–3HibernianW
- 24 Jan 2026PremiershipFalkirk4–1HibernianL
- 23 Sept 2025PremiershipFalkirk2–2HibernianD
- 12 Jul 2022League Cup Grp. DFalkirk1–0HibernianL
- 31 Dec 2016Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–2HibernianW
- 6 Aug 2016Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–2HibernianW
- 13 May 2016Premiership QualificationFalkirk3–2HibernianL
- 17 Jan 2016Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–1HibernianD
- 20 Oct 2015Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk0–1HibernianW
- 2 May 2015Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk0–3HibernianW
- 6 Dec 2014Scottish ChampionshipFalkirk1–0HibernianL
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Recent form
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Falkirk
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +18 | 24 | WWLWW |
| 2 |  Rangers | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 23 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  Hearts | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 16 | LDWLD |
| 4 |  Dundee Utd | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | WWDWD |
| 5 |  Dundee | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 | LWWDL |
| 6 |  St Mirren | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 13 | LLLLW |
| 7 |  Falkirk | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | LDWDL |
| 8 |  St Johnstone | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 12 | LDWDL |
| 9 |  Aberdeen | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 11 | WDLWL |
| 10 |  Motherwell | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 | LLLLL |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -13 | 8 | WDLWL |
| 12 |  Hibernian | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 7 | LWLDL |
FAQ
What was the score in Hibernian v Falkirk?
Falkirk beat Hibernian 2-1 on Saturday 17 October (Scottish Premiership).
Who scored in Hibernian v Falkirk?
Goals: Jacob Murrell 13', Jacob Murrell 37' and Owen Elding 41'.
When do Hibernian play next?
Hibernian play Celtic on Sunday 25 October at 12:00 (UK time).
When do Falkirk play next?
Falkirk play Aberdeen on Wednesday 28 October at 19:45 (UK time).
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