Match Report
Hearts U21 went into the game 16th in the table on 29 points; Albion Rovers sat 13th on 39 — a 10-point gap. On the form table Albion Rovers stood 2nd over the last five rounds, despite being 13th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.24/2.26 for Hearts U21 and 1.41/2.09 for Albion Rovers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Hearts U21. Momentum sat with Albion Rovers, winners of their last three. The five-game form split read 1/15 points for Hearts U21 against 12/15 for Albion Rovers.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Hearts U21 have 3 wins to Albion Rovers's 3, with 0 draws, at 3.17 goals per meeting. 83% of the meetings finished with three goals or more.
The venue was Ainslie Park Stadium, with room for 3,612 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Hearts U21: Owen Muirhead (55'), Connor Dow (50'), Euan Banks (86')
Key stats
Possession: Hearts U21 52% · Albion Rovers 48% · Total shots: 3-0 · On target: 3-0 · Corners: 5-7