Falkirk claimed a 2-1 win over Hearts on 15 September 2026. The match finished 2-1. Owen Eames netted the winner. It was Falkirk's first league win of the season. They were winless in league action before this. Hearts had gone nine games without a defeat. 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 provided a lift. The loss counted against them. Hearts were left with a loss after a long unbeaten stretch. The game was in the 2026-27 campaign.