Hearts 1-2 Hibernian: Jamie McGrath scores winner as Hibs beat rivals at Hampden for first time to set up Scottish League Cup final vs Rangers
Report as Hibs beat Hearts at Hampden Park for the first time in their history; Jamie McGrath got the winner as the Leith side came from behind to win 2-1 and set up a clash with Rangers in the final on December 13
Sunday 1 November 2026 17:46, UK
Marink Reedijk secured his first win as Hibernian boss in a memorable 2-1 Scottish League Cup semi-final victory over Hearts as the Edinburgh side beat their city rivals at Barclays Hampden for the first time.
A frenetic derby got up and running in the fourth minute when Jambos attacker Claudio Braga headed in from a corner but returning Hibs striker Martin Boyle deservedly levelled in the 19th minute with a poacher's goal.
A compelling encounter continued and midfielder Jamie McGrath put the on-top Hibees ahead three minutes before the interval, which gave the Gorgie side time to reset and put pressure on their opponents after the break.
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Although Hearts retained a threat, a stout defensive display by the Leith team means they will meet Rangers in the final at the national stadium on December 13.
Hearts had won the four previous meetings between the teams at Hampden - in 2006, 2012, 2020 and 2022 - but this was Hibs' day.
