Falkirk claimed a 2-1 win over Hearts on 15 September 2026. The match finished 2-1. Owen Eames got the winner. It was Falkirk's first league win of the season. They had not won a league game before this. Hearts had gone nine games without a defeat. That run was finally broken.
The result weakened Hearts' position in the Scottish Premiership standings. Falkirk banked their first three points and climbed the table. It was a morale boost. The loss was a setback. Hearts were left with a loss after an extended run without defeat. The game was in the 2026-27 campaign.