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 a defeat. That run ended at last.

The result damaged Hearts' position in the Scottish Premiership standings. Falkirk secured their first three points and moved up the standings. It gave them a 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.