Falkirk claimed a 2-1 win over Hearts on 15 September 2026. The match finished 2-1. Owen Eames scored the decisive goal. 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 losing. That run came to an end.

The result hurt Hearts' position in the Scottish Premiership standings. Falkirk secured their first three points and climbed the table. It was a morale boost. The loss counted against them. Hearts were left with a loss after an extended run without defeat. The game was in the 2026-27 campaign.