Hibernian Sweep Aside Kilmarnock with Early Blitz and Late Finish

Hibernian FC produced a commanding display to defeat Kilmarnock FC 3–0 in their Scottish Premiership clash on matchday 32, with early goals setting the tone and a late strike sealing the result.

The hosts were in front almost instantly. In the 1st minute, Owen Elding opened the scoring for Hibs, finishing off a move created by Felix Passlack. The early breakthrough gave Hibernian immediate control and left Kilmarnock chasing the game.

Premier League FINISHED

2026-04-04 14:00

Hibernian FC

3 - 0

Kilmarnock FC

Matchday 32 REGULAR_SEASON

Passlack then turned scorer on 12 minutes, doubling the lead with an effort assisted by Jordan Obita. At 2–0 up before the quarter-hour mark, Hibs were firmly in charge and able to dictate the tempo.

Kilmarnock’s attempts to respond were punctuated by disciplinary problems. George Stanger received a yellow card in the 18th minute, followed by bookings for Findlay Curtis on 39 minutes and Aaron Tshibola on 65 minutes. Hibernian’s Daniel Barlaser was also cautioned in the 54th minute as the contest grew more physical.

Both sides turned to their benches in the second half. Kilmarnock introduced David Watson and Marley Watkins just after the hour mark, later bringing on Dominic Thompson, Bruce Anderson and Jack Thomson in search of a way back. Hibernian refreshed their side with Joe Newell and Ante Šuto entering on 64 minutes, followed by Kai Andrews on 73 minutes and late changes involving Martin Boyle and Josh Campbell in the 88th minute.

Hibs capped the performance deep into stoppage time. In the 90+3rd minute, Šuto made his mark by scoring the third goal, finishing from a Boyle assist to complete a comprehensive home win.

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Premier League Standings

Season: 2025/26

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Heart of Midlothian FC	33	21	7	5	58	28	30	70	W W W D
2	Rangers FC	33	19	12	2	66	31	35	69	L L W W
3	Celtic FC	33	21	4	8	59	35	24	67	W W W W
4	Motherwell FC	33	14	12	7	52	29	23	54	L W L L
5	Hibernian FC	33	13	12	8	51	37	14	51	L L L W
6	Falkirk FC	33	13	7	13	45	48	-3	46	W L L W
7	Dundee United FC	33	9	13	11	45	54	-9	40	L W W L
8	Aberdeen FC	33	9	6	18	33	48	-15	33	D W W L
9	Dundee FC	33	8	9	16	34	53	-19	33	W L D L
10	St. Mirren FC	33	7	9	17	27	48	-21	30	L L L W
11	Kilmarnock FC	33	6	10	17	37	65	-28	28	W L D L
12	Livingston FC	33	1	13	19	35	66	-31	16	D W L D