US EditionHearts' title hopes dented by loss at St Mirren
Hearts were reduced to 10 men with a red card to captain Halkett and conceded a late 88th-minute header, marking their third defeat this season, officials said.
- Hearts captain Craig Halkett's first-half dismissal left the visitors a man short, and Miguel Freckleton's 88th-minute header secured a 1-0 win for St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium on Tuesday.
- Following the turnover, Stuart Findlay, Hearts centre-back, miscontrolled possession and lost the ball, creating a dangerous situation for Hearts at SMiSA Stadium, Paisley.
- A VAR check overruled a referee penalty, ruling the foul outside the box, while Alexander Schwolow made crucial saves to deny Mandron and stop Phillips' free-kick.
- Hearts must cope without Halkett, who will be suspended against Hibs next week, leaving their lead at six points, which could be cut to three depending on Wednesday results.
- The red card continues a worrying pattern of Hearts playing with ten men this season, marking their third dismissal and reduction to 10 men in five league games, while St Mirren earned their first league win since December 20, moving six points clear of relegation danger.
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Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Hearts punished for ‘playing with fire’ as 10-man leaders lose at St Mirren
Derek McInnes rued a third red card in five league games.
Derek McInnes rues costly red card for ill-disciplined Hearts as St Mirren inflict damaging defeat on title hopefuls
By GRAEME MACPHERSON Published: 18:24 EST, 3 February 2026 | Updated: 19:20 EST, 3 February 2026 Derek McInnes admitted 10-man Hearts had paid the price for again ‘playing with fire’ as they fell to their third Premiership defeat of the season at St Mirren. Craig Halkett became the third Hearts player to be sent off in their last five league matches and it ended up proving costly when Miguel Freckleton headed in the winner two minutes from time…
Hearts punished for ‘playing with fire’ as 10-man leaders lose at St Mirren - PLZ Soccer
Derek McInnes admitted his 10-man Hearts side “played with fire” and got burnt after their William Hill Premiership title hopes suffered a blow with a 1-0 defeat at St Mirren. Craig Halkett was dismissed in the 29th minute for denying Saints debutant Jacob Devaney a goalscoring opportunity after an error from fellow centre-back Stuart Findlay put him in trouble. It was the third time in five league games the Jambos had been reduced to 10 men. Un…
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