Hearts, the Scottish Premiership leaders, lost 1-0 to St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium in Paisley on Tuesday, February 2, 2026. Captain Craig Halkett received a red card in the 29th minute for denying a goalscoring opportunity. This marked the third time in five league matches that Hearts played with 10 men. Miguel Freckleton scored St Mirren's winning goal with an 88th-minute header from a corner. Hearts manager Derek McInnes admitted his side "played with fire" and "got burnt". McInnes expressed frustration at conceding a late set-piece goal, stating his team "caused" the red card incident. The result leaves Hearts six points clear at the top, with Celtic and Rangers holding games in hand. St Mirren ended an eight-game winless run with the victory.
Hearts Suffer 1-0 Defeat to St Mirren After Red Card
Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts lost 1-0 at St Mirren after captain Craig Halkett received a first-half red card.
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