Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian were founded in 1874 and play their home games at Tynecastle Park in Scotland.

Hearts v Celtic · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

The Edinburgh-based Heart of Midlothian Football Club, founded in 1874, and presently calling Tynecastle Park their battleground, has seen the creation and evolution of numerous football seasons on home soil.

A thorough examination of the playing squad, offered by Transfermarkt, reveals a total market value teetering around a not-at-all-meagre sum of £15m. A modest sum that, nonetheless, sways one's appraisal of the Hearts' economic foundations.

Perusal of Heart of Midlothian's current line-up reveals a team of solid stock – 24 players who've put an average of 27 years on the clock. An age that signifies their journey from green sprigs to football stalwarts.

This season, the Hearts have chosen to cast their efforts into the roiling waters of two well-worn paths of competition. They have levelled their sights on both the anticipated Premiership season, as well as the somewhat arcane Group E of the League Cup, both promising arenas of challenge and grit.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 2 August 2025. Send feedback

Heart of Midlothian stats

Check out all of the statistics about Heart of Midlothian.

1874
Founded: Derek McInnes (age 54)
Manager: Lawrence Shankland
Captain: Ann Budge
Chair: The Jam Tarts
Nickname: Tynecastle Park
Stadium: 19,852
Capacity: McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL, UK
Address: heartsfc.co.uk
Website: +44 (0)333 043 1874
Telephone: £15m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

In their last six matches, Heart of Midlothian have recorded six wins.

Hearts

4 - 0

Dumbarton

Stirling Albion

0 - 4

Hearts

Hamilton Academical

0 - 4

Hearts

4 - 1

Dunfermline Athletic

Kilmarnock

0 - 1

Hearts

2 - 1

St Johnstone

Heart of Midlothian have better recent form than Celtic, who have three wins and three draws in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Heart of Midlothian over time in their domestic league table during season 2024 - 2025. After 38 games, Heart of Midlothian are placed seventh in the league.

Round 1

1st

Round 2

9th

Round 3

10th

Round 4

11th

Round 5

12th

Round 6

12th

Round 7

12th

Round 8

12th

Round 9

11th

Round 10

11th

Round 11

12th

Round 12

11th

Round 13

11th

Round 14

11th

Round 15

12th

Round 16

11th

Round 17

12th

Round 18

10th

Round 19

11th

Round 20

11th

Round 21

11th

Round 22

11th

Round 23

11th

Round 24

9th

Round 25

7th

Round 26

9th

Round 27

7th

Round 28

6th

Round 29

7th

Round 30

6th

Round 31

6th

Round 32

6th

Round 33

7th

Round 34

8th

Round 35

8th

Round 36

7th

Round 37

7th

Round 38

7th

League form

Track the performance of Heart of Midlothian in their domestic league over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

Kilmarnock

0 - 1

Hearts

2 - 1

St Johnstone

Hearts

3 - 0

Motherwell

Ross County

1 - 3

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee

Motherwell

0 - 0

Hearts

Heart of Midlothian have the second best overall form in the Scottish Premiership, with four wins, one draw and one loss. Celtic have the best overall form based on their last six games. Aberdeen have the worst overall form in the league.

Home

Hearts

2 - 1

St Johnstone

Hearts

3 - 0

Motherwell

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee United

Hearts

2 - 0

Ross County

Hearts

3 - 1

St Mirren

Heart of Midlothian have the third best home form in the Scottish Premiership, with four wins and two losses. Hibernian have the best home form based on their last six home games. Celtic have the second best home form. Dundee have the worst home form in the league.

Away

Kilmarnock

0 - 1

Hearts

Ross County

1 - 3

Hearts

Motherwell

0 - 0

Hearts

Celtic

3 - 0

Hearts

Hibernian

2 - 1

Hearts

St Johnstone

1 - 2

Hearts

Heart of Midlothian have the second best away form in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins, one draw and two losses, which is on par with Celtic. Rangers have the best away form based on their last six away games. Celtic have the second best away form. Kilmarnock have the worst away form in the league.

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Heart of Midlothian in their domestic league season 2024 - 2025.

⚽️ Goals scored

1.5

Home

1.3

Away

⚽️ Goals conceded

1.1

Home

1.4

Away

Heart of Midlothian have the fifth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.4 goals per game, which is on par with St Mirren. Celtic have the best attack, with 2.95 goals per game. Kilmarnock have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian score the sixth most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.5 goals per game, which is on par with Motherwell and St Mirren. Celtic score more than any other team at home, with 3.3 goals per game. Dundee United have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have the third best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.3 goals per game, which is on par with St Mirren. Celtic score the most goals away from home, with 2.6 goals per game. Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Motherwell score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Heart of Midlothian have the third best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.25 goals per game. Celtic have the best defence, losing just 0.7 goals per game. Dundee have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian concede the third fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 1.1 goals per game, which is on par with Kilmarnock. Celtic concede fewer goals than any other team at home, losing just 0.5 goals per game. Dundee have the worst defensive record at home in the league.

Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have the second best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.4 goals per game, which is on par with Dundee United and Hibernian. Celtic concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 0.9 goals per game. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored

38m

Home

43m

Away

⏱️ Time of first goal conceded

47m

Home

33m

Away

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