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 football team, Heart of Midlothian, boasts a long-standing history dating back to their foundation in 1874. Tynecastle Park, their home ground, has echoed with the cheers and cries of their dedicated supporters for generations.

The Heart of Midlothian squad carries a weighty total market value of around £15m, as stated by Transfermarkt. An impressive figure for a team who competes outside the hustle and bustle of the Premier League.

With a healthy squad of 34 players, the average age stands at a ripe 26. A balance of emerging youth and experienced heads, a vital mix for any team aiming for success and longevity.

On the competitive front, Heart of Midlothian have tested their mettle in five competitions in the current season. Their Premiership journey finds them in 8th place, while their ventures in the League Cup ended in the Second Round. The Scottish Cup saw them reach the Semi-Finals, where their dream was alas halted. Their European endeavours saw them reaching the Play-Offs in the Europa League Qualifiers and competing in the Conference League at the League Phase. A season of highs and lows, exemplifying the thrills and spills of what the beautiful game delivers.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 9 May 2025. Send feedback

Heart of Midlothian stats

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1874
Founded: Liam Fox (age 41)
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 two wins, one draw and three losses.

Ross County

1 - 3

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee

Motherwell

0 - 0

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee United

Celtic

3 - 0

Hearts

2 - 0

Ross County

Heart of Midlothian have worse recent form than 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 2024 - 2025. After 35 games, Heart of Midlothian are placed eighth 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

League form

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

Overall

Ross County

1 - 3

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee

Motherwell

0 - 0

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee United

Celtic

3 - 0

Hearts

2 - 0

Ross County

Heart of Midlothian have the third worst overall form in the Scottish Premiership, with two wins, one draw and three losses. Hibernian have the best overall form based on their most recent six matches, and Celtic are fourth best. Ross County have the worst overall form in the league.

Home

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee

Hearts

0 - 1

Dundee United

Hearts

2 - 0

Ross County

Hearts

3 - 1

St Mirren

Hearts

1 - 3

Rangers

Hearts

3 - 2

Kilmarnock

Heart of Midlothian have the seventh best home form in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins and three 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

Ross County

1 - 3

Hearts

Motherwell

0 - 0

Hearts

Celtic

3 - 0

Hearts

Hibernian

2 - 1

Hearts

St Johnstone

1 - 2

Hearts

Dundee

0 - 6

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 and Ross County 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

1.4

Home

1.3

Away

⚽️ Goals conceded

1.2

Home

1.4

Away

Heart of Midlothian have the sixth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.35 goals per game. Celtic have the best attack, with 2.95 goals per game. Ross County and St Johnstone have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian score the seventh most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.4 goals per game, which is on par with Kilmarnock and Motherwell. Celtic score more than any other team at home, with 3.4 goals per game. St Johnstone 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 2.5 goals per game. Ross County score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Heart of Midlothian have the fourth best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.3 goals per game. Celtic have the best defence, losing just 0.65 goals per game. Dundee have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian concede the fourth fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 1.2 goals per game, which is on par with Aberdeen and Hibernian. Celtic concede fewer goals than any other team at home, losing just 0.4 goals per game. Dundee have the worst defensive record at home in the league.

Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have the fourth best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.4 goals per game. 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

40m

Home

39m

Away

⏱️ Time of first goal conceded

45m

Home

33m

Away

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