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 were winless in league action before this. Hearts had gone nine games without losing. That run was finally broken.

The result damaged Hearts' position in the Scottish Premiership standings. Falkirk banked their first three points and moved up the standings. 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.