Heart of Midlothian, founded in 1874, remain one of Scottish football’s established clubs, based at Tynecastle Park and carrying a history that includes one Scottish Cup. Their current squad is valued at around £21.5m by Transfermarkt, with 33 players and an average age of 27.
The early shape of their 2026-27 Premiership season is respectable enough: third place, six points, and an opening return that keeps them in the upper part of the table. Recent league form has been uneven but useful, with wins over St Johnstone and Dundee United following defeats at Aberdeen and Celtic, the latter a 3-1 result.
The contrast between Tynecastle and the road is already marked. At home, Hearts are averaging three goals scored and just 0.5 conceded per match, a strong combination of attacking output and defensive control. Away from home they look less secure, averaging one goal scored and two conceded.
Calvin Miller has led their scoring so far with four goals, ahead of James Wilson on three. Their season has also carried a broader workload, with involvement across domestic cup football and European qualifying, as well as the Conference League league phase.
For Celtic supporters, Hearts are a familiar Premiership reference point: solidly placed, dangerous at Tynecastle, and currently one of the sides occupying the top end of the table.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Compared with Celtic, Hearts are the more dangerous side at home — they score more at Tynecastle and win more corners — but Celtic hold the clear overall edge: superior defensive numbers and far greater away firepower make Celtic the more consistent outfit, while Hearts currently rely on home form to keep pace.
