Hibernian climb to fifth as Boyle sparks win at Dundee | OneFootball

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·30 August 2026

Hibernian climb to fifth as Boyle sparks win at Dundee

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Match in Five Sentences: Dundee were beaten 2-1 by Hibernian. In the 25th minute, Martin Boyle put the Hibees ahead, VAR confirming his finish from Grant Hanley's through ball. Callum Wright doubled the lead from Felix Passlack's pass (61.). Hibs attempted 25 shots and held 60.7% possession. Joe Westley pulled one back with a close-range header from a set piece (83.), the Hibees rising from seventh to fifth while Dundee drop from third to fourth, with Dundee hosting St Johnstone next and the Hibees hosting Hearts.

Player of the Match: Martin Boyle drove Hibs forward throughout, scoring the opener and firing seven attempts that stretched the Dundee defence.


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Stat of the Match: Grant Hanley completed 94 of 97 passes, calm distribution that underpinned Hibs' control.

Three Things We Learned: Felix Passlack created five key passes and supplied the assist for the visitors' second, highlighting his threat on the flank. Ryan Astley made five blocks and eight clearances for Dundee, a defiant display under pressure. Owen Goodman produced five saves for the hosts, keeping the scoreline in reach late on.

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