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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

Heart of Midlothian Football Club was established in 1874 and calls Tynecastle Park in Scotland its home. This grand old team has been witness to the ebb and flow of the beautiful game, steadily holding its own, dispensing memorable performances season after season.

The squad's combined market worth floats at about £23m, a figure derived from Transfermarkt, an automated, crowd-sourced platform providing values and statistics for players worldwide. Suffice to say, the Maroons boast of an ensemble of players who are nothing short of skilled craftspeople in the art of football.

With a stable of 31 players, the average age leans towards 27, an optimal mix of youth and experience, a blend of raw energy and seasoned strategies. The wisdom of the veterans coupled with the unbridled enthusiasm of the younger lot brings to the field a distinctive brand of football, characteristic of the Heart of Midlothian.

This season, the team has rolled up its sleeves and attacked three competitions, making its presence felt with ferocity. In the Premiership, they've carved out a position right at the summit, staking their claim as one of the heavyweights. Their performance in the League Cup saw them march into the Second Round, proving their mettle against stiff competition. Meanwhile, they've also made strides into the Fourth Round of the historic Scottish Cup, eagerly looking to etch their name in glory once again.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 2 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
L
W
W
L
W

In recent matches, Heart of Midlothian have recorded four wins and two losses.

Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
Rangers
Rangers
4 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian

Heart of Midlothian have better recent form than Celtic, who have three wins, two draws 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 31 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
Round 31
1st

League form

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

Overall

W
L
W
W
L
W
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
Rangers
Rangers
4 - 2
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian

Home

W
W
W
W
D
W
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
Hearts
Hearts
2 - 0
St Mirren
St Mirren

Away

L
L
L
W
W
L
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
Hibernian
Hibernian
3 - 2
Hearts
Hearts

Average statistics

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

⚽️ Goals scored
1.8
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 1.7 goals per game. Celtic and Rangers have the best attack, with 1.8 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Heart of Midlothian score the third most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.8 goals per game, which is on par with Hibernian. Celtic score more than any other team at home, with 2.2 goals per game. St Mirren 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 1.6 goals per game, which is on par with Rangers. Celtic have the fifth best away attack. Aberdeen and Dundee score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Heart of Midlothian have the second best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.85 goals per game, which is on par with Rangers. Motherwell have the best defence, losing just 1.1 goals per game. Celtic have the fourth best overall defence. 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, which is on par with Motherwell. 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
44m
Home
29m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
45m
Home
37m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.7
Home
2.1
Away
🟥 Red cards
0.1
Home
0.1
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
4.5
Away

Top scorers

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

⚽️ Goals
15
⚽️ Goals
15
⚽️ Goals
6
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
4
⚽️ 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.

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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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Against
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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
Against
⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against
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