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Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone carries a clear Hearts advantage, with narrow results adding nuance to the Premiership hierarchy. Heart Of Midlothian won 2–1 on 29 August 2026 and repeated that score on 14 May 2025. A 2–1 result on 23 February 2025 also favoured Heart Of Midlothian, showing that the margin can remain small even when the broader direction is consistent.
Past matches, Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone
Match center
Starting eleven
Substitutes Heart Of Midlothian
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30G
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24D
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7F
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9
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11F
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77F
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16M
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19F
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74F
ST Johnstone Substitutes
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G
20
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D
14
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D
4
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D
6
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M
25
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M
26
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M
23
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F
7
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F
18
Match events
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9'⚽J. Wilson Normal Goal (Asst: J. McPake)
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39'⚽E. Alic Own Goal
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48'⚽R. Paton Normal Goal (Asst: S. Stanton)
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57'P. Kabore J. Wilson
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57'B. Spittal L. Mendy
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72'M. Tait S. Stanton
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73'T. Steven J. Gullan
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73'K. Fotheringham R. Paton
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81'C. Miller S. Kerjota
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90' +2L. Chalmers L. Smith
Stats for this game
Matchup Heart Of Midlothian VS ST Johnstone
Heart Of Midlothian’s advantage
Heart Of Midlothian’s position is reinforced by the 2–1 Premiership win on 22 December 2024. The scoreline fits the close margins seen across this pairing, while the repeated direction of results explains why Hearts remain the stronger side. ST Johnstone’s challenge is to interrupt that pattern, but a narrow score should not be mistaken for proof of a balanced hierarchy. The distinction between margin and direction is central here.
Close results, clear direction
Future meetings can ask whether Heart Of Midlothian will continue to turn their stronger position into narrow wins or whether ST Johnstone can claim a result that changes the balance. The dated margins support both possibilities. The matchup remains worthwhile because the hierarchy is clearer than the margins: Hearts carry the stronger claim, yet close scorelines leave space for a different outcome. That combination preserves a plausible counterpoint without weakening the historical advantage.