Hibernian beat rivals Hearts to set up Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers

A stout defensive display by the Leith side means they will meet Rangers in the final at the national stadium on December 13…

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Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:20 PM

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Hibernian defeated Hearts 2-1 to reach the Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers.
Marink Reedijk earned his first victory as Hibernian manager with the semi-final win.
Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath scored for Hibernian following Claudio Braga's early opening goal for Hearts.

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Hibernian defeated Edinburgh rivals Hearts 2-1 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden to advance to the final against Rangers. The victory marked the first win for Marink Reedijk since taking charge as Hibernian manager.

Hearts opened the scoring in the fourth minute through a Claudio Braga header, but Martin Boyle equalized for Hibs in the 19th minute. Jamie McGrath scored the decisive goal three minutes before halftime, and a strong defensive effort in the second half secured Hibernian's spot in the December 13 final.

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