Match Report
The table read 6th (Falkirk, 46 pts) against 5th (Hibernian, 51 pts), 5 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Falkirk: only 21st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. Against a league average of 1.38 goals per team per game, Falkirk ran at 1.36 scored and 1.45 conceded, Hibernian at 1.55 and 1.12.
Across 21 recorded meetings, Falkirk have 5 wins to Hibernian's 9, with 7 draws, at 3 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 33% of meetings won. 62% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 67%.
The venue was Falkirk Community Stadium, with room for 7,937 spectators. On the scoreboard, Hibernian led 3-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Falkirk: Ben Broggio (72') · Hibernian: Jordan Obita (40'), Josh Campbell (3'), Josh Campbell (20')
Key stats
Possession: Falkirk 68% · Hibernian 32% · Total shots: 8-10 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 6-5