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...
17. Josh Campbell - Hibs ACM
Deployed in the number 10 role again after his goalscoring heroics against Celtic last weekend. Could not get on the ball or get into any good areas in the first half, but became more involved after the break as Hibs gained a foothold. Always puts a shift in. 6 | SNS Group
18. Lawrence Shankland - Hearts CF
Hearts captain picked up great positions in the first half and was influential in setting in numerous attacks. Blotted his copybook though with a silly booking for kicking the ball away then guilty of failing to put in a meaningful challenge as Jack Iredale struck a sensational Hibs winner. 5 | SNS Group
19. Martin Boyle - Hibs CF
Scored a brilliantly taken opener after outpacing the entire Hearts defence and outmuscling Gerald Taylor. Continued to carry a threat thereafter in another tireless display. 7 | SNS Group
20. James Wilson
Forced the error from Hibs that led to Hearts opener in a sprightly first half display. Struggled after the break as Hibs took control and was eventually subbed. 6 | SNS Group