Hibernian surge past Falkirk with first half brace from Campbell | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hibernian beat Falkirk 3-1. Josh Campbell opened the scoring in the third minute with a close-range header from Jordan Obita's cross after a corner. Campbell nodded a second (20.), then Obita made it three (40.) before Ben Broggio replied for The Bairns (72.). Despite 67.8% possession, The Bairns produced only one shot on target and completed just 2.6% of 38 crosses. Hibs stay fifth in the Championship group and visit Rangers next, while The Bairns travel to Hearts before hosting Rangers.

Player of the Match: Josh Campbell decided the contest for Hibernian, scoring twice before the break and winning six aerial duels to keep The Bairns under pressure.

Stat of the Match: The Bairns registered 67.8% possession but produced only one shot on target, a clear sign of control without penetration.

Three Things We Learned: Set piece and crossing quality told for Hibs, with two Campbell headers and Jordan Obita's strike all arriving from balls delivered from wide areas. The Hibees were efficient, producing four shots on target from 10 attempts despite just 32.2% possession. The Bairns' wing supply misfired, with 38 crosses at 2.6% accuracy and six corners yielding scant reward.