Hibernian vs Falkirk, 2016/17 Scottish Championship, 2016/2017 Scottish Championship
· Scottish ChampionshipAbout
Hibernian are hosting Falkirk
at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, starting on
. The match is a part of the Scottish Championship.
Match Commentary
- 15': Tom Taiwo (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Jason Cummings (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card.
- 38': Luca Gasparotto (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Martin Boyle (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card.
- 45': Substitution, Hibernian. James Keatings replaces Andrew Shinnie because of an injury.
- 57': Lewis Kidd (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Substitution, Falkirk. Myles Hippolyte replaces Tom Taiwo.
- 73': Substitution, Hibernian. Brian Graham replaces Grant Holt.
- 75': Goal! Hibernian 1, Falkirk 0. Efe Ambrose (Hibernian) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by James Keatings following a set piece situation.
- 77': Goal! Hibernian 1, Falkirk 1. Craig Sibbald (Falkirk) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Fraser Aird with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 80': Luke Leahy (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Falkirk. Aaron Muirhead replaces Lewis Kidd.
- 81': Substitution, Falkirk. Nathan Austin replaces Robert McHugh.
- 82': Substitution, Hibernian. Paul Hanlon replaces Jordan Forster.
- 90'+2': Goal! Hibernian 2, Falkirk 1. James Keatings (Hibernian) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
- 90'+3': Brian Graham (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card.
Game Information
Competition: Scottish Championship
Venue: Easter Road Stadium
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Attendance: 16,140
Venue: Easter Road Stadium
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Attendance: 16,140
SPFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johnstone | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Ross County | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Airdrieonians | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Raith Rovers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Hibernian (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Ross Laidlaw (GK) |
| 23 | Jordan Forster |
| 24 | Darren McGregor |
| 16 | Lewis Stevenson |
| 25 | Efe Ambrose |
| 6 | Marvin Bartley |
| 22 | Andrew Shinnie |
| 17 | Martin Boyle  |
| 10 | Dylan McGeouch |
| 35 | Jason Cummings |
| 9 | Grant Holt |
Falkirk (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Robbie Thomson (GK) |
| 15 | Luca Gasparotto |
| 14 | Peter Grant |
| 3 | Luke Leahy |
| 2 | Lewis Kidd |
| 19 | Robert McHugh |
| 7 | Tom Taiwo |
| 10 | Craig Sibbald |
| 8 | Mark Kerr |
| 9 | John Baird |
| 33 | Fraser Aird |
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