Falkirk 2-1 Hearts result, stats and report

Hearts looked set to drop points at Rugby Park after Jamie McCart's own goal put Kilmarnock ahead, but Stephen Kingsley struck four minutes from time to earn a share of the spoils. It was a result that flattered neither side.

St. Johnstone rescued a draw through an injury-time free-kick from Enes Alic after Falkirk's Ethan Ross had given the visitors the lead on 60 minutes. A chaotic finale, four yellow cards, a red card, and a woodwork strike summed up a match that had more edge than quality.

Hearts ground out a 2-1 victory at Falkirk on Tuesday evening, with goals from Ben Krauhaus and Owen Eames enough to claim three points despite Falkirk's James Wilson pulling one back. It was a result that flattered neither side, but Hearts had the ruthlessness when it mattered.

Hibernian have lost three Scottish Premiership matches on the bounce and kept zero clean sheets in their last ten. Falkirk arrive battered but dangerous enough to make this deeply uncomfortable for the home side.

Nordsjælland arrive at Tynecastle on a five-match winning run in this competition, having conceded just twice. Hearts have not kept a clean sheet in either of their two Conference League matches. Someone has to change their tune on Thursday night.

Hearts have won four of their last five Scottish Premiership matches and look every inch a side that means business. St. Mirren arrive with two defeats in their last two and a serious question to answer about whether they can compete at this level right now.

Chris Sutton says Celtic are 'in regression' and blames Martin O'Neill alone for their shock 2-0 defeat at Falkirk, the club's first league loss there in 19 years. With just three wins in 10 games and a winless Europa League campaign, Kris Boyd is now questioning O'Neill's long-term future at Parkhead.

Derek McInnes admits he feels 'guilt' and expects a hostile reception on his first return to Tynecastle since leaving Hearts for Rangers, a fixture with real title-race stakes as Celtic lead, Rangers sit four points back and Hearts trail by eight.