Leaders Hearts beat Falkirk to broaden gap at summit
A goal either side of half-time was enough for Hearts to see off Falkirk and open up a six-point gap over Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
www.bbc.comI don’t have live updates right now, but here’s what’s publicly known about Hearts v Falkirk in recent Fourth Round contexts.
- Fourth Round Scottish Cup: Falkirk eliminated Hearts on penalties in January 2026 after a 1-1 draw, with Falkirk advancing 5-4 on penalties. This was a notable upset against a Hearts side that had been leading the league but suffered a cup exit.[4][5]
- Replays and league context: After that cup fixture, Hearts and Falkirk each had subsequent league or cup fixtures; Hearts were involved in a race for league position and Falkirk aimed to build on their cup momentum, though specific dates and results would depend on the official schedule for the 2025-26 season.[1][3]
- Team news around the period: Hearts faced injury and suspension challenges in some matches around this timeframe, while Falkirk mixed squad availability due to suspensions and returns from injury, influencing team selections for subsequent fixtures.[2][3]
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