Lawrence Shankland
Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian

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

Heart of Midlothian match
Hearts v Celtic · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Steeped in a rich tapestry of Scottish football, Heart of Midlothian, established in 1874, graces the field at Tynecastle Park, their long-standing stomping ground tucked away in a quaint corner of Scotland. Meritoriously, they have held their ground throughout the annals of history, offering an undeniable contribution to the competitive landscape of football in the country.

The squad's prowess on the field is characteristically reflected in its monetary value. The Heart of Midlothian roster reportedly holds a market value in the ballpark of a handsome £17m, as cited by Transfermarkt.

The Heart of Midlothian bristles with a band of 31 players, bringing an average age of 27 years to the mix. There is a certain wisdom, a certain experience that comes with age, likely contributing to the team's strategic acumen on the field.

This season, Heart of Midlothian have competently juggled the pressures of contesting for silverware on multiple fronts, their commitment spreading across three different competitions. This includes their commendable campaign in the Premiership, which, to the delight of their thronging supporters, sees them currently perched at the summit. They also put up notable fights in the League Cup, progressing to the Second Round, and equally in the Scottish Cup, reaching the Fourth Round.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 26 December 2025. Send feedback

Heart of Midlothian stats

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1874
Founded
Derek McInnes (age 54)
Manager
Ann Budge
Chair
The Jam Tarts
Nickname
Tynecastle Park
Stadium
19,852
Capacity
McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL, UK
Address
heartsfc.co.uk
Website
£17m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

W
W
W
D
D
L

In their last six matches, Heart of Midlothian have recorded three wins, two draws and one loss.

Hearts
Hearts
2 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
Falkirk
Falkirk
0 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Celtic
Celtic
1 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 1
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts

Heart of Midlothian have better recent form than Celtic, who have two wins and four losses in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Heart of Midlothian over time in Scotland‘s Premiership during season 2025 - 2026. After 18 games, Heart of Midlothian are top of the league.

Round 1
1st
Round 2
1st
Round 3
2nd
Round 4
1st
Round 5
1st
Round 6
1st
Round 7
1st
Round 8
1st
Round 9
1st
Round 10
1st
Round 11
1st
Round 12
1st
Round 13
1st
Round 14
1st
Round 15
1st
Round 16
1st
Round 17
1st
Round 18
Round 18
1st

League form

Track the performance of Heart of Midlothian in Scotland‘s Premiership over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

W
W
W
D
D
L
Hearts
Hearts
2 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
Falkirk
Falkirk
0 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Celtic
Celtic
1 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 1
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts

Heart of Midlothian have the fourth best overall form in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins, two draws and one loss, which is on par with Rangers. Aberdeen have the best overall form based on their last six games. Celtic have the second best overall form. Kilmarnock and Livingston have the worst overall form in the league.

Home

W
D
D
W
W
W
Hearts
Hearts
2 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 1
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 1
Dundee United
Dundee United
Hearts
Hearts
4 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Celtic
Celtic
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian

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

Away

W
W
D
L
D
W
Falkirk
Falkirk
0 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Celtic
Celtic
1 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
St Mirren
St Mirren
2 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
0 - 3
Hearts
Hearts

Heart of Midlothian have the second best away form in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins, two draws and one loss, which is on par with Rangers. Aberdeen have the best away form based on their last six away games. Celtic have the fifth best away form. Dundee 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 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored
2.2
Home
1.8
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.8
Home
0.8
Away

Heart of Midlothian have the best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 2 goals per game. Celtic have the second best overall attack. Dundee have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian score the most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 2.2 goals per game, which is on par with Celtic. Kilmarnock have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have the best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.8 goals per game. Celtic have the seventh best away attack. Dundee score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Heart of Midlothian have the best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.8 goals per game. Celtic have the second best overall defence. Kilmarnock and Livingston have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian concede the third fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 0.8 goals per game. Celtic and Motherwell concede fewer goals than any other team at home, losing just 0.6 goals per game. Dundee have the worst defensive record at home in the league.

Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have the best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.8 goals per game. Celtic have the eighth best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
38m
Home
26m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
53m
Home
42m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.9
Home
2.7
Away
🟥 Red cards
Home
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
4-0
Home
3-0
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
Home
1-0
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
6.1
Home
5.4
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
4.2
Home
4.8
Away

Top scorers

Top scorers for Heart of Midlothian in the league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals
12
⚽️ Goals
11
⚽️ Goals
5
Player
⚽️ Goals
5
⚽️ Goals
5
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1

Time of first goal

Time of first goal scored for and against Heart of Midlothian in their previous 20 games.

⏱️ Time
0-10 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
11-20 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
21-30 mins
For
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Against
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
Against
⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against
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