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Dundee Utd 1-3 Hibs - Graham strike deflects in but Kuharevich levels; Dalby effort disallowed after lengthy VAR check; Bowie & Hoilett strike late on
Hearts 3-1 St Mirren - Mandron rams visitors ahead but Wilson levels & Nieuwenhof puts hosts in front & Vargas adds third; Phillips red downgraded
Motherwell 2-1 Dundee - Casey scores either side of Murray equaliser
St Johnstone 1-0 Ross County - Kirk breaks deadlock for bottom side
Kilmarnock 2-4 Rangers - Wright & Lyons score early on Ferguson debut; Cerny pulls one back, Dessers nets twice after break & Bajrami adds fourth
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FT: St Johnstone 1-0 Ross County
Ross County manager Don Cowie tells BBC Scotland: "I'm really disappointed on the back of two really good performances and victories.
"There was an opportunity to continue that but we got what we deserved out of the match. St Johnstone were the better team and thoroughly deserved it.
"St Johnstone winning tonight gives them momentum, it closes the gap but we're not going to get caught up on one result, one performance.
"We're really disappointed and frustrated right now but we've only got a couple of days before another really important game so we need to get back to what we've done in previous games."
FT: Kilmarnock 2-4 Rangers
Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson says his side showed "character" to fight back and beat Kilmarnock.
"It was a horrendous start," he told BBC Scotland.
"We looked a bit nervy all over the pitch, a bit timid, but that's natural given they've come in for a fair bit of criticism.
"Maybe we gave them too much information, because after going two goals down, we got a bit of grip in the game.
"Then, we were different class in the second half, with the type of Rangers performance I expect to see.
"There's a lot to work on and we'll work on it, but one thing they showed tonight was character.
"You've got to be resilient at Glasgow Rangers. There's demands and expectations to win every game and if you don't, you come in for criticism and you need to handle that criticism.
"I see a fire about them. This is a group of boys determined to put things right."
FT: Dundee United 1-3 Hibernian
"A huge three points, especially when we haven't played at our best," says Hibernian head coach David Gray.
"It was always going to be difficult after the magnitude of the win over Celtic and the effort that went into that.
"The subs made a massive impact and I'm delighted for them. Then you saw the scenes at the end, even the ones that didn't play. That squad togetherness is there.
"Kieron (Bowie) has come back even stronger than he was before his injury and I'm delighted all that work has paid off. He took his goal exceptionally well.
"It keeps the momentum going and now we focus on chasing Aberdeen down."
Hibs players salute their big following at Tannadice
You can catch tonight's highlights on BBC One Scotland at 22:40.
Plenty of cracking goals and lots of talking points.
Hibs v Hearts should be a Sunday lunchtime cracker.
Both teams are flying now after starting the season in abysmal fashion.
Hibs are unbeaten in 14 games in all competitions, while Hearts have only lost once since their home derby defeat on Boxing Day.
Aberdeen v Dundee United follows that one, with all four in the mix to finish third.
FT: Dundee united 1-3 Hibernian
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "Everyone who watches the highlights will understand why we're frustrated, disappointed and a bit angry as well. Some big decisions went against us. At 1-1 we score what we think is a very good goal.
"It gets chalked off for a handball. It takes about 3-4 minutes for the VAR guys to decide it hits his hand. Prior to Hibs scoring their second goal we should have had a corner.
"It was clear and obvious from where I was standing that the spin on the ball shows Lewis Fiorini had kicked the ball off a Hibs player. So we should've had a corner and the chance to go and get that second goal. A goal kick was given. We should defend the situation better, but it [the decision] leads to the goal.
"The big talking point is the handball. I've watched it from six or seven different angles and I can't for the life of me see where it hits his hand.
"If I'm wrong I'll certainly apologise, but from what I've seen a perfectly good goal has been disallowed."
FT: Motherwell 2-1 Dundee
Dundee manager Tony Docherty tells BBC Scotland: "I thought we should've got at least a point. The performance in the second half was good enough.
"We had numerous chances. We were, by a long shot, the better team in the second half.
"If we continue to put in that level of performance then we'll be okay.
"We've lost a game that we should never lose, but maybe we'll pick up points in a game we shouldn't win.
"Once again, we've shot ourselves in the foot, it's self-inflicted. We need to learn from that.
"If I get that performance level in that second half going into any game, I'd be confident in my team winning. Bring on the challenge, we'll be ready for it."
FT: Kilmarnock 2-4 Rangers
Rangers captain James Tavernier tells Sky Sports:"We let ourselves down first 30 minutes, we didn't compete the way we should have.
"It was about calming ourselves down at half-time. We just needed the character to keep going. Competing is the minimum, matching their intensity and being ruthless in the second half.
"Clinton Nsiala [replaced in the first half] can't put his head down, as a whole team, we defended well.
"The boys responded really well but that's the minimum as a Rangers player. Now it's about being consistent with such standards."
James Tavernier has a word with Clinton Nsiala at full-time
FT: Hearts 3-1 St Mirren
Hearts boss Neil Critchley tells BBC Scotland: "It was a really tough game I thought. St Mirren aren't an easy opponent to play against, particularly when they go 1-0 up.
"It's difficult to build momentum in the game. I didn't think we were at our best, but we're finding ways to win games of football. We got a bit of fortune for the first goal but the other two were good goals.
"We defended well as a team, limited opportunities, and to score three goals against St Mirren isn't easy.
"We weren't clean or efficient in our play. I wouldn't say sloppiness but not our usual selves on the ball. We didn't play great football in the second half but moments went for us and we showed real grit and resilience."
FT: St Johnstone 1-0 Ross County
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari tells BBC Scotland:"It was a big win. this match was our most must-win game for our hopes for the rest of the season.
"Yes, we needed the win but I'm most happy with how the players performed in this high pressure game.
"We kept our heads, we were well balanced in transition and defended when we needed to. To win the game in this circumstances, I'm very happy."
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari roars in celebration at full-time
FT: Motherwell 2-1 Dundee
Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer tells BBC Scotland: "I'm very proud of the guys, they did really well and I think it was a brilliant first half.
"In the second half we saw a little bit of a lack of energy and dropped too deep.
"But in the end, it was a fantastic win from everyone together, the fans pushed us too right until the last minute.
"It's important for the confidence to get a result. I see their faces now in the locker room, they are all happy.
"Now it's not easy, but it's more easy to keep going and keep working because this has increased the confidence.
"We are together, nobody wins alone. We have to stay together and work together."
FT: Kilmarnock 2-4 Rangers
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on Sky Sports
Barry Ferguson, Neil McCann and Billy Dodds were absolutely loving it at the end there.
They've come into an extremely difficult situation, so it's quite right they lap it up.
Rangers looked stronger as the game went on, they didn't wither.
Barry Ferguson and Neil McCann celebrate on the touchline
Barry Ferguson gets off to a winning start as temporary Rangers boss, with the visitors hitting back from 2-0 down at Rugby Park.
Kilmarnock ran Rangers ragged in the first half hour, with Joe Wright and Brad Lyons on target.
Vaclav Cerny started the comeback with a goal before half-time and the visitors really came to life in the second half.
Cyriel Dessers scored twice and Nedim Bajrami knocked in the fourth to leave the travelling support singing Ferguson's name.
Cyriel Dessers scored a second-half double for Rangers
FT; Motherwell 2-1 Dundee
Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland at Fir Park
Massive cheers at full time from the home fans at Fir Park. They enjoyed that as their team played with energy and desire. And what a significant win it could be. Lots of football to be played of course, but it just puts a a bit more daylight between themselves and that relegation play-off spot. And Motherwell are now just two points off top six.
Another poor result for Dundee. They were certainly better in the second half, they got their equaliser, but, that goal aside, they didn't carve out many chances.
They remain in 11th spot, now just three points ahead of St Johnstone. Guess who they play on Saturday? Saints at Dens and that becomes a massive game.
FT: Hearts 3-1 St Mirren
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Scotland at Tynecastle
Hearts come from behind to reach the top six for the first time since the first weekend of the season.
St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson will be bitterly disappointed at losing out after being in control but they remain in the hunt for a place in the top half.
For Hearts, next up is a trip across the city on Sunday morning.
FT: St Johnstone 1-0 Ross County
Tyrone Smith
BBC Scotland at McDiarmid Park
A crucial and deserved win for St Johnstone.
They are certainly showing the fight required when you are at the bottom of the table.
Saturday's date at second-bottom Dundee should be quite the occasion, with just three points separating the sides.
What a result for Hibs as they extend their unbeaten run to 14 matches and move into fourth, one point behind Aberdeen.
What drama at the end as Kieron Bowie surged through and fired into the top corner as the clock hit 90 minutes, before Junior Hoilett rounded things off on the counter-attack.
That all came after Mykola Kuharevich had hauled them level after Ross Graham's early opener for United.
Jim Goodwin will probably have a lot to say in a few minutes after his side had Sam Dalby's goal ruled out for handball at 1-1, which appeared far from conclusive.
Then his side were denied a corner, Hibs get the goal kick instead and a minute later Bowie scored.
Late drama in this fixture, not for the first time this season!
Junior Hoilett
He's onside after all and it's a third goal for Hibs!
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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28 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 82 | 15 | 67 | 72 |
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28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 24 | 34 | 59 |
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28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 41 |
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28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 39 | 3 | 40 |
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28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 40 |
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28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 36 |
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28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 33 | 42 | -9 | 34 |
| |
28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 34 |
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28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 30 | 49 | -19 | 32 |
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28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 46 | -13 | 31 |
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28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 40 | 60 | -20 | 27 |
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28 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 31 | 53 | -22 | 24 |
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Last Updated 26th February 2025 at 22:13
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