Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock in the Premiership on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hearts and Kilmarnock played out a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle. The first half saw Hearts dominate possession but fail to break through, with Kilmarnock defending stoutly after Robbie Deas picked up an early yellow card in the 2nd minute. Coming off a run of mixed results including a 4-0 win over Dundee but recent draws and a loss, Hearts pushed forward after the break and took the lead through Lawrence Shankland in the 49th minute, assisted by Pierre Landry Kabore.

Kilmarnock, who have struggled lately with three losses in their last five games before this draw, made changes around the hour mark with David Watson coming on for Jack Thomson in the 62nd minute, followed by a triple substitution in the 71st minute bringing on Marcus Dackers, Scott Tiffoney and Bruce Anderson. Hearts responded with their own subs, including Cláudio Braga and Blair Spittal replacing Pierre Landry Kabore and Alan Forrest in the 66th minute, but Tómas Bent Magnússon’s yellow card in the 74th added tension. The visitors snatched a point late when Bruce Anderson equalised in the 90th minute, and James Brown received a yellow card in stoppage time at 90+6’.

Hearts controlled the game with 65% possession, which translated into nine corners compared to Kilmarnock’s one, showing their dominance in attacking areas, though they only managed one assist across the match. Successful dribbles were higher for Hearts at 38 against 27, underlining their ability to beat defenders, but Kilmarnock’s two yellow cards against Hearts’ one suggest a more physical approach from the visitors, with no red cards disrupting the flow.

Substitutions played a role too, as Kilmarnock used all five available slots – including David Watson replacing Jack Thomson at 62’, and a triple change at 71’ where Marcus Dackers came on for Tyreece John-Jules, Scott Tiffoney for Ethan Schilte-Brown, and Bruce Anderson for Tom Lowery, plus Liam Polworth for Brad Joseph Lyons at 81’ – while Hearts made three changes, with Cláudio Braga replacing Pierre Landry Kabore and Blair Spittal for Alan Forrest both at 66’, and Oisin McEntee for Christian Borchgrevink at 81’. No penalties or injury-time goals beyond the 90th-minute equaliser shifted the balance, keeping the draw a fair reflection of Hearts’ control met by Kilmarnock’s resilience.

The game’s turning points hinged on the goals, with Lawrence Shankland putting Hearts ahead in the 49th minute after a well-timed assist from Pierre Landry Kabore, shifting momentum firmly towards the hosts. Substitutions added intrigue, as Kilmarnock’s triple change in the 71st minute – bringing on Marcus Dackers for Tyreece John-Jules, Scott Tiffoney for Ethan Schilte-Brown, and Bruce Anderson for Tom Lowery – injected fresh energy, leading directly to Anderson’s equaliser in the 90th minute.

Hearts had made earlier adjustments, with Cláudio Braga replacing Pierre Landry Kabore and Blair Spittal coming on for Alan Forrest at 66’, but Tómas Bent Magnússon’s yellow card in the 74th for a foul briefly unsettled them. Robbie Deas’ early yellow in the 2nd minute set a cautious tone for Kilmarnock, and James Brown’s booking in stoppage time at 90+6’ capped a frantic end without further scoring.

Hearts lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Lawrence Shankland leading the line effectively alongside his strike partner, forming a strong attacking partnership that paid off with his goal. Pierre Landry Kabore provided key support in midfield before being replaced by Cláudio Braga, while Alan Forrest and Christian Borchgrevink contributed on the flanks until their substitutions for Blair Spittal and Oisin McEntee respectively. Tómas Bent Magnússon anchored the defence but picked up a yellow card.

Kilmarnock set up in a 3-4-3 shape, relying on a solid back three including Robbie Deas, who earned an early yellow card, to absorb pressure. Bruce Anderson made a decisive impact after coming on as a substitute for Tom Lowery, scoring the late equaliser, while midfielders like Jack Thomson and Brad Joseph Lyons held firm until replaced by David Watson and Liam Polworth. Up front, Tyreece John-Jules and Ethan Schilte-Brown started before making way for Marcus Dackers and Scott Tiffoney in the triple substitution.

Lawrence Shankland is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his crucial goal in the 49th minute, which gave Hearts the lead and highlighted his finishing ability. Standing out as the main threat in a game where Hearts dominated possession but needed his composure to break the deadlock. His performance edged it in a tightly contested draw.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee United (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Dundee (H)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Hearts (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee United (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Motherwell (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Celtic (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Falkirk (A)

Hearts have just drawn 1-1 at home to Kilmarnock, leaving them on 32 points and currently top of the table, though their recent form of three draws and a loss in the last five games shows they need to rediscover consistency after that 4-0 win over Dundee. They face Celtic next on 7 December 2025 at 15:00, with the opponents also on 32 points in second place, making this a crucial clash that could decide who pulls ahead in the title race.

Kilmarnock have just earned a 1-1 draw away to Hearts, sitting on 12 points in ninth place, with their recent form showing back-to-back draws after three straight losses, including heavy defeats to Celtic and Falkirk. They host Rangers next on 6 December 2025 at 20:00, with the visitors on 23 points in fourth, presenting a tough test where a positive result could help Kilmarnock climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

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