Hibs beat Hearts in derby to reach League Cup final

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 06:38 · Archive

Hibernian defeated Hearts 2-1 in an Edinburgh derby semi-final at Hampden to reach the League Cup final against Rangers on 13 December.

Hibernian defeated Hearts 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby semi-final at Hampden to book their place in the League Cup final. Claudio Braga gave Hearts an early lead, but Martin Boyle equalised with Joe Newell involved in the move. Jamie McGrath then scored Hibs' second goal before half-time, and Hibs held firm in the second half despite Hearts pressing for an equaliser.

The victory was significant for Hibs, who had suffered repeated late goals against Hearts in previous derbies last season. With two minutes remaining and Hearts still threatening, Braga missed a close-range chance to equalise that would have sent the match to extra time. Hibs will face Rangers in the League Cup final on 13 December, seeking their first League Cup since 2007.

Marink Reedijk secured his first win as Hibs manager in the semi-final. McGrath stated that Hibs had already beaten Rangers 2-1 earlier in the season and could approach the final with confidence, though he acknowledged they needed to maintain consistency for a full 90 minutes.

How it is being reported

• My cup win cost Hibs big time and team-mates didn't let me forget it - hopefully I make up for it against RangersJamie McGrath had already signed a pre-contact with Hibs when Aberdeen upset the odds to beat Celtic in 2025 Scottish Cup FinalDaily Record · 3 Nov, 06:00
• Jamie McGrath reveals Hibs source of Premier Sports Cup confidence as warning sent to RangersThe Easter Road head to Hampden again on December 13th looking to lift their first League Cup since 2007Daily Record · 2 Nov, 18:00
• Listen: Derby delight for Hibs, fresh questions for CelticA huge weekend of League Cup drama and a significant twist in the Premiership title race.BBC Scotland · 2 Nov, 08:00
• Hibs player ratings as old-timers come to the fore against Hearts and hand Marink Reedijk dream derby debutThe Leith side came out on top in a thrilling clash at the national stadium to set up a Premier Sports showdown final with Rangers next monthDaily Record · 2 Nov, 08:00
• Giant curiosity Hibs finally liberated from the sucker punchHibernian, for once, avoid late heartbreak to set up League Cup final with Rangers, writes Tom English.BBC Scotland · 1 Nov, 18:45
• Rangers force Celtic into fixture switch as police step in and Hibs win at Hampden would create scheduling dilemmaThe Parkhead side will have to move a league game with Hibs after Rangers made the League Cup FinalDaily Record · 1 Nov, 10:23

In this story: Hibernian · Hearts · Rangers · Hampden · Marink Reedijk · Jamie McGrath · Martin Boyle

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log