Hibs extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches and strengthened their European bid with a 2-1 win over city rivals Hearts at Easter Road.
Jack Iredale scored a stunning winner with his first goal for the club in the 74th minute to make it back-to-back Edinburgh derby wins for the Hibees for the first time since 2009 after Hearts midfielder Jorge Grant swiftly cancelled out Martin Boyle’s early opener.
In addition to boosting Hibs’ chances of finishing third in the William Hill Premiership, Iredale’s strike halted the momentum of Neil Critchley’s men, who had arrived in Leith buoyed by a run of just one defeat in 11 matches since they lost at home to the Hibees on Boxing Day.
Instead of potentially moving within a point of Hibs, the seventh-placed Jambos now face a scramble to ensure they make the top six over the next four matches before the split.
Here is how the Hibs and Hearts players rated out of 10 for their performance...
9. Chris Cadden
Not as influential as his brother on the left, but provided Hibs with a solid presence on the right. Threatened in the final third at times with one shot which went straight at Craig Gordon. Defensively sound. 7 | SNS Group
10. James Penrice - Hearts LB
Delivered some dangerous set pieces into the Hibs box but was unable to provide the attacking threat from open play down the left which he has become renowned for. 6 | SNS Group
11. Nicky Cadden - Hibs LWB
The main catalayst behind the momentum shift that saw Hibs gain the upper hand after the break. Ran the Hearts defence ragged and delivered numerous dangerous crosses - one of which led to the winner as a headed clearance was picked up by Iredale. Could have won his side a penalty following a clumsy challenge by Gerald Taylor. His second half display was the derby game-changer for Hibs. 9 | SNS Group
12. Jorge Grant
Showed great technique to bring Hearts level with a brilliant volley. Bright in the first-half as the away side dominated the midfield, but faded after the break before making way in the 69th minute. 6 | SNS Group