Kingsley rescues late point for Hearts at Rugby Park | OneFootball

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·19 September 2026

Kingsley rescues late point for Hearts at Rugby Park

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Match in Five Sentences: Kilmarnock and Hearts drew 1-1 at Rugby Park in the Scottish Premiership. A Laurent Mendy strike was overturned by VAR for handball in the 11th minute. Moments later, Jamie McCart put through his own net to hand Kilmarnock the lead (16.). The Jambos controlled the contest with 66.7% possession and 17 attempts, but only three tested the goalkeeper. Stephen Kingsley levelled with a late finish (86.), lifting Hearts from third to second, while Kilmarnock stay 12th and visit Rangers next as the Jambos host St Mirren.

Player of the Match: Stephen Kingsley drove Hearts forward and delivered the crucial late equaliser, adding eight clearances and five aerial wins to a commanding display.


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Stat of the Match: Hearts registered 17 attempts, dictating a game where Kilmarnock managed just four.

Three Things We Learned: Kilmarnock failed to hit the target from four attempts, and their goal arrived via an own goal. Sabah Kerjota added thrust on the right after coming on, producing five crosses and creating a big chance. Kilmarnock's rearguard was busy, making 31 clearances and winning 87.5% of tackles.

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