Hibernian 3-0 Falkirk: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Hibernian 3-0 Falkirk in the Premiership on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hibernian cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Falkirk at home. The game stayed tight early on, with Falkirk picking up a string of yellow cards in the first half, but Hibs broke the deadlock when Martin Boyle slotted home a penalty in the 36th minute. Just five minutes later, Kieron Bowie doubled the lead with a goal assisted by Josh Mulligan in the 41st minute, giving Hibs a strong position going into the break after coming off a mixed run that included a recent loss to Celtic but wins against Dundee and St. Mirren.

The second half saw Falkirk make changes at the interval, but Hibs stayed in control and sealed the win when Kieron Bowie grabbed his second in the 80th minute, assisted by Josh Campbell. Late substitutions for both sides didn’t shift the momentum, and Hibs held firm to claim all three points. This result builds on their recent home form, while Falkirk’s winless streak in their last three games, including draws with Motherwell and Rangers, left them struggling to find a way back.

Despite Falkirk holding 59% possession compared to Hibernian’s 41%, it was Hibs who looked more threatening, racking up 10 corners to Falkirk’s four and completing far more successful dribbles at 58 against 33, showing they were sharper in attack. The visitors picked up four yellow cards while Hibs only had one, which might have disrupted their rhythm, and Hibs made the most of their chances with two assists leading to goals and a successful penalty out of one taken.

Both teams used all five substitutions, with Hibs making a triple change in the 77th minute where Josh Campbell replaced Dan Barlaser, Joe Newell came on for Miguel Chaiwa, and Élie Youan took over from Martin Boyle, followed by Kanayo Megwa for Chris Cadden at 85 minutes and Dylan Levitt for Kieron Bowie at 88 minutes. Falkirk switched things up at half-time with Alfie Agyeman replacing Brian Graham and Henry Cartwright coming on for Dylan Tait, then later Kyrell Wilson for E. Williams at 76 minutes, and a double swap at 77 minutes where Scott Arfield replaced Ethan Ross and Sam Hart came on for Connor Allan, but these tweaks couldn’t turn the tide.

The turning points came in quick succession before half-time, starting with Martin Boyle converting a penalty in the 36th minute to open the scoring, followed by Kieron Bowie’s first goal five minutes later, assisted by Josh Mulligan, which really put Hibs in command. Falkirk’s early yellow cards to Dylan Tait, Leon McCann, Calvin Miller, and Filip Lissah piled on the pressure, and a VAR check involving Ethan Ross in the 66th minute didn’t lead to any major drama.

Hibs wrapped things up with Kieron Bowie’s second goal in the 80th minute, set up by Josh Campbell, shortly after their triple substitution at 77 minutes that brought fresh legs into midfield and attack. Falkirk’s half-time changes aimed to spark a comeback, but they couldn’t create enough to trouble Hibs, who picked up a late yellow for Bowie before his exit.

Hibernian lined up in a 3-1-4-2 shape that gave them solidity at the back while allowing players like Martin Boyle and Kieron Bowie to push forward effectively in attack. The partnership up front proved deadly, with Bowie netting twice and Boyle grabbing the opener from the spot, supported by midfield contributions from the likes of Josh Mulligan in assists.

Falkirk set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming for control in midfield with players like Dylan Tait and Ethan Ross involved early on, but their backline struggled with discipline as several yellow cards disrupted the flow. Substitutes such as Alfie Agyeman and Scott Arfield were brought on to try and add energy, though it wasn’t enough to break down Hibs.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Kieron Bowie, who was outstanding for Hibernian with his brace of goals that really made the difference in the 3-0 win. He didn’t notch any assists or big chances created, but his one key pass showed his involvement in the build-up, and his sharp finishing stood out on a day when Hibs needed clinical edge up front.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Celtic (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Motherwell (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Dundee (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs St. Mirren (A)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Hibernian (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Dundee United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Livingston (H)

Hibernian have just beaten Falkirk 3-0, which keeps them in fourth place on 24 points after a run that includes back-to-back home wins but some away struggles like the loss to Motherwell. They’ll be looking to build on this momentum in their next match against Rangers on 2025-12-15 at 19:45, with the visitors sitting fifth on 23 points, making it a tight battle that could help Hibs push for a stronger spot in the top half.

Falkirk have just lost 3-0 to Hibernian, leaving them seventh on 21 points following a patchy spell with draws against Motherwell and Rangers but no wins in their last three outings. They face a tough test next against league leaders Hearts on 2025-12-13 at 20:00, with the opponents top on 32 points, so Falkirk will need to regroup quickly to avoid slipping further down the table.

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