Barney Stewart hits hat-trick as Falkirk see off Hibernian | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Falkirk beat Hibernian 4-1 in the Scottish Premiership. In the 17th minute Barney Stewart put The Bairns ahead with a close-range finish from Calvin Miller's cross. Stewart doubled it (43.), before Rocky Bushiri's header from a corner gave the Hibees hope (59.). Stewart completed his treble (83.) and a late Grant Hanley own goal settled it (89.), with The Bairns posting 17 attempts to 10 and winning 56.5% of duels. Hibs stay fifth and host Rangers next, while The Bairns remain sixth and visit Celtic.

Player of the Match: Barney Stewart decided it with a ruthless treble, converting three of five attempts and registering seven touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: Calvin Miller produced two assists, and he sits third in the Scottish Premiership assists chart on six.

Three Things We Learned: Miller also created four key passes, repeatedly supplying The Bairns' front line. Jordan Obita's delivery remained a weapon for the Hibees with four accurate crosses and one assist. The Bairns' physical edge showed in tackles, winning 70.0% compared to Hibs' 38.5%.