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
- 25': Tom Taiwo (Falkirk) is shown the red card.
- 26': Craig Sibbald (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card.
- 26': Grant Holt (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card.
- 35': Aaron Muirhead (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for dangerous play.
- 35': Darren McGregor (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 52': Substitution, Falkirk. John Rankin replaces Craig Sibbald.
- 72': Substitution, Hibernian. Alex Harris replaces Liam Fontaine.
- 72': Substitution, Hibernian. Jason Cummings replaces David Gray.
- 78': Goal! Hibernian 0, Falkirk 1. John Baird (Falkirk) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
- 79': Substitution, Hibernian. Dylan McGeouch replaces Andrew Shinnie.
- 83': Goal! Hibernian 1, Falkirk 1. Paul Hanlon (Hibernian) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by John McGinn.
- 84': Myles Hippolyte (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Substitution, Falkirk. Robert McHugh replaces Lee Miller.
- 88': Substitution, Falkirk. Peter Grant replaces Myles Hippolyte.
Game Information
Competition: Scottish Championship
Venue: Easter Road Stadium
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Attendance: 14,551
Venue: Easter Road Stadium
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Attendance: 14,551
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 (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Ross Laidlaw (GK) |
| 4 | Paul Hanlon |
| 5 | Liam Fontaine |
| 24 | Darren McGregor  |
| 7 | John McGinn |
| 8 | Fraser Fyvie |
| 22 | Andrew Shinnie |
| 16 | Lewis Stevenson |
| 2 | David Gray |
| 17 | Martin Boyle |
| 9 | Grant Holt |
Falkirk (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Rogers (GK) |
| 15 | Luca Gasparotto |
| 5 | David McCracken |
| 3 | Luke Leahy |
| 4 | Aaron Muirhead |
| 7 | Tom Taiwo  |
| 8 | Mark Kerr |
| 11 | Myles Hippolyte |
| 10 | Craig Sibbald |
| 9 | John Baird |
| 18 | Lee Miller |
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