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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

Scotland is home to an illustrious football hub, the Heart of Midlothian football club. Founded in the late Victorian era, 1874 to be precise, their home ground is the iconic Tynecastle Park. According to Transfermarkt, the club boasts a playing squad with an estimated total market value of a cool £23m.

The pillars of this side are 31 players, ripe with an average age of 27. This team, known fondly as the Hearts, balances experience with youth, providing a robust composure required in the unpredictable world of football.

The current season sees them participating in a trio of competitions. They occupy the prestigious 1st place in the Premiership, demonstrating their tenacity and audacity. Concurrently, they are braving the battlegrounds of the League Cup, having fought their way to the Second Round. Not to forget the Scottish Cup, where they stand in the Fourth Round, battling with their heart and soul.

No stranger to the liveliness of competitive football, Heart of Midlothian thrives amidst the drama, relishing the concept of the 'Beautiful Game' in its true essence. Their journey, historical and continuing, is an exciting tale of passion and perseverance in the midst of Scotland's vibrant football landscape.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 22 April 2026. 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
£23m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

W
D
W
L
W
W

In recent matches, Heart of Midlothian have recorded four wins, one draw and one loss.

Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Livingston
Livingston
2 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk

Heart of Midlothian have similar recent form to Celtic, who have four wins, one draw and one loss 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 33 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
1st
Round 19
1st
Round 20
1st
Round 21
1st
Round 22
1st
Round 23
1st
Round 24
1st
Round 25
1st
Round 26
1st
Round 27
1st
Round 28
1st
Round 29
1st
Round 30
1st
Round 31
1st
Round 32
1st
Round 33
Round 33
1st

League form

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

Overall

W
D
W
L
W
W
Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Livingston
Livingston
2 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk

Home

W
W
W
W
W
D
Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Hearts
Hearts
2 - 2
Celtic
Celtic

Away

D
L
L
L
W
W
Livingston
Livingston
2 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Rangers
Rangers
4 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
St Mirren
St Mirren
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Dundee United
Dundee United
0 - 3
Hearts
Hearts
Dundee
Dundee
0 - 1
Hearts
Hearts

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Heart of Midlothian in their domestic league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored
1.9
Home
1.6
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.6
Home
1.1
Away

Heart of Midlothian have the third best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.75 goals per game. Rangers have the best attack, with 1.8 goals per game. Celtic have the second best overall attack. St Mirren have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian score the third most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.9 goals per game, which is on par with Hibernian. Celtic and Rangers score more than any other team at home, with 2.1 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have the second best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.6 goals per game. Rangers score the most goals away from home, with 1.5 goals per game. Celtic have the third best away attack. Aberdeen score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Heart of Midlothian have the best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.85 goals per game. Celtic have the fourth best overall defence. Kilmarnock and Livingston have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian concede the second fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 0.6 goals per game. Motherwell concede fewer goals than any other team at home, losing just 0.8 goals per game. Celtic have the third best home defence. Livingston 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 1.1 goals per game. Rangers concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 1.4 goals per game. Celtic have the seventh best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
45m
Home
28m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
46m
Home
34m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.6
Home
2
Away
🟥 Red cards
0.1
Home
0.2
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
4-0
Home
3-0
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
Home
4-2
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
5.6
Home
5.4
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
4.4
Home
4.6
Away

Top scorers

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

⚽️ Goals
17
⚽️ Goals
17
⚽️ Goals
6
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
5
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ 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
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Against
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11-20 mins
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⏱️ Time
21-30 mins
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Against
⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
For
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⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
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Against
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