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Hearts Triumph 2-0 Despite Red Card, Maintain Premiership Lead

1/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hearts secured a 2-0 victory over St Mirren, despite playing with ten men after Beni Baningime's 14th-minute red card.
Lawrence Shankland and Tomas Magnusson scored in the second half to seal the win.
Craig Gordon made crucial saves that underlined Hearts' resilience.
The win restored Hearts' six-point lead at the top of the Premiership, as they aim for a historic title.
Head coach Derek McInnes of Hearts said the team are underdogs to Rangers and Celtic, underscoring their fighting spirit.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, Aberdeen won the Scottish Premier Division, marking the last time a team outside of Celtic or Rangers claimed the title, a feat achieved under manager Alex Ferguson. This victory ended a 27-year dominance by the Old Firm, highlighting the competitive spirit in Scottish football. Hearts' recent triumph against St Mirren reflects this ongoing underdog narrative as they pursue their own championship aspirations.

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Story summary

Hearts secured a 2-0 victory over St Mirren, despite playing with ten men after Beni Baningime's 14th-minute red card.
Lawrence Shankland and Tomas Magnusson scored in the second half to seal the win.
Craig Gordon made crucial saves that underlined Hearts' resilience.
The win restored Hearts' six-point lead at the top of the Premiership, as they aim for a historic title.
Head coach Derek McInnes of Hearts said the team are underdogs to Rangers and Celtic, underscoring their fighting spirit.

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