Falkirk vs Hibernian, 2016/17 Scottish Championship, 2016/2017 Scottish Championship
· Scottish ChampionshipAbout
Falkirk are hosting Hibernian
at Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk, Scotland, starting on
. The match is a part of the Scottish Championship.
Match Commentary
- 2': Goal! Falkirk 0, Hibernian 1. Jason Cummings (Hibernian) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 9': Goal! Falkirk 1, Hibernian 1. Craig Sibbald (Falkirk) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
- 37': Tom Taiwo (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 48': Goal! Falkirk 1, Hibernian 2. Jason Cummings (Hibernian) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Grant Holt.
- 59': Luke Leahy (Falkirk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Substitution, Falkirk. Nathan Austin replaces John Baird.
- 67': Darren McGregor (Hibernian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Hibernian. Marvin Bartley replaces Scott Martin.
- 72': Substitution, Falkirk. James Craigen replaces Tom Taiwo.
- 78': Substitution, Falkirk. Lee Miller replaces Craig Sibbald.
- 84': Substitution, Hibernian. Martin Boyle replaces James Keatings.
- 89': Substitution, Hibernian. Jordan Forster replaces Darren McGregor.
Game Information
Competition: Scottish Championship
Venue: Falkirk Stadium
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Attendance: 6,458
Venue: Falkirk Stadium
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Attendance: 6,458
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
Falkirk (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Rogers (GK) |
| 44 | Paul Watson |
| 15 | Luca Gasparotto |
| 5 | David McCracken |
| 10 | Craig Sibbald |
| 7 | Tom Taiwo  |
| 6 | John Rankin |
| 3 | Luke Leahy |
| 4 | Aaron Muirhead |
| 9 | John Baird |
| 19 | Robert McHugh |
Hibernian (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Ross Laidlaw (GK) |
| 4 | Paul Hanlon |
| 5 | Liam Fontaine |
| 24 | Darren McGregor |
| 19 | James Keatings |
| 48 | Scott Martin |
| 7 | John McGinn |
| 16 | Lewis Stevenson |
| 2 | David Gray |
| 9 | Grant Holt |
| 35 | Jason Cummings |
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