Hibernian won a thrilling Edinburgh derby 3-2 against Heart of Midlothian at Easter Road on December 27th, 2025. In a match full of drama and goals, Hibs came out on top in a back-and-forth encounter that will be remembered as a classic. Hearts took an early lead, but Hibs responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the tide. The visitors equalized early in the second half to set up a tense finale. The winning goal came with just ten minutes remaining, a stunning solo effort from Hibs' star attacker who dribbled past two defenders before slotting home. The victory was a massive boost for Hibernian's European hopes and a bitter blow for their city rivals. The atmosphere was electric throughout, and the result had significant implications for the top end of the Scottish Premiership table. The Hibs manager called it a fantastic advert for Scottish football.