Hearts extend their dominance in the Edinburgh derby with a commanding 3-1 victory over Hibernian, leaving Hibs to rue a late sending-off and a lengthening run of derby disappointment. Elsewhere, St Mirren face injury headaches ahead of their midweek trip to Rangers, while Aberdeen consolidate a 13-player summer recruitment drive.
Aberdeen wrapped up a 13-player transfer window, signing goalkeeper Daniel Klein on 4 September along with Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth), Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim), and Per Kristian Bråtveit (Strømsgodset). Manager Stephen Robinson indicated the club is unlikely to make further signings, targeting a squad of 23 outfield players as they prepare for Kilmarnock on 12 September.
Source: Aberdeen FC
Dundee defender Ryan Astley signed a contract extension through 2029, securing one of the club's key players for years to come. Dundee drew 1-1 with St Johnstone on 2 September but lost 1-2 to Hibernian on 30 August as they prepare for Motherwell at home on 19 September.
Source: Dundee FC
Dundee United sit ninth with just 5 points from 6 matches and a -5 goal difference, a difficult start to the campaign. The Terrors drew 1-1 with Falkirk on 5 September but were hammered 3-0 by Motherwell, leaving work to do before facing St Mirren away on 19 September.
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Falkirk added five players on 4 September—CJ Fodrey, Conor McLeod, Jacob Murrell, Finley Barbrook, and Joseph Gardner—along with KTP associate Salman Tahir and loan arrival Owen Eames. The newly promoted side sit 11th with just 1 point from 4 matches after losses to Celtic and Rangers and face Hearts at home on 15 September.
Source: Falkirk FC
Hearts secured a commanding 3-1 Edinburgh derby victory over Hibernian on 3 September, with James Wilson, Laurent Mendy, and Josh McPake on the scoresheet. The win proved costly: Blair Spittal faces months out with an ankle injury sustained in the match. Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett, and Tom Renaud (injured in a playoff win against Rapid Vienna) remain sidelined.
Source: Edinburgh News
Hibernian's 3-1 home defeat to Hearts on 3 September extended a troubling trend: Hibs have now lost four of their past five Edinburgh derbies, including three consecutive defeats for the first time since 2012. Manager David Gray criticised Jack Iredale's "needless" sending-off late in the second half, which turned a fightback from 2-1 down into defeat. Hibs face Ross County (Premier Sports Cup, 12 September) before Kilmarnock on 15 September.
Source: Hibs Observer
Kilmarnock earned their first point of the season with a goalless draw at Aberdeen on 5 September, though they'd lost 0-1 to St Mirren four days earlier. The Rugby Park side face Aberdeen again in the Premier Sports Cup on 12 September before a league clash with Hibernian on 15 September.
Source: Kilmarnock FC
St Mirren face Rangers on Wednesday 9 September but arrive with significant injury concerns. Sidelined are Liam Donnelly, Malik Dijksteel, Keanu Baccus (out until later September), and Jonah Ayunga (out until January). Killian Phillips is expected to return to light training on grass next week as St Mirren prepare for the test against one of the league's top sides.
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Hibernian midfielder Josh Campbell joined St Johnstone on loan on 3 September, creating an intriguing storyline for the "Josh Campbell Derby" thread on Pie and Bovril as the Perth side prepares for upcoming fixtures.
Hearts secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Dundee on 6 September with Sabah Kerjota's stoppage-time winner in the 96th minute, continuing their impressive form in Edinburgh.
Aberdeen fans expressed frustration after a goalless draw with Kilmarnock on 6 September—their fourth consecutive league match without a goal. Head coach Stephen Robinson drew jeers from the home support as the Dons struggle to find the net.
Hearts supporters at Easter Road were in "full party mode" after their dominant 3-1 Edinburgh derby victory over Hibernian on 3 September. Pre-match, fans greeted striker Claudio Braga with a rousing rendition of his song, and post-match celebrations reflected the convincing nature of the display.
Source: Hearts Standard
Hibernian supporters expressed frustration after their 1-3 loss to Hearts, with fans criticizing the team's organization. One supporter told reporters, "Apart from 20 minutes in the second half, it was a pretty dire performance. Like many times before, there doesn't seem to be a game plan or any tactics." Another added: "Pathetic performance especially the first half... We lost the second goal to a free header." An early exodus from Easter Road reflected the depth of disappointment.
Source: Edinburgh News
Aberdeen supporters on Vital Aberdeen expressed frustration after the goalless draw with Kilmarnock—the fourth consecutive league match without a goal. The mood at Pittodrie after Stephen Robinson's team failed to break through was one of audible discontent from the home faithful.
Source: Vital Aberdeen
Dundee United supporters on Tekel Terrors discussed the 3-0 hammering at Fir Park with concern, the heavy defeat leaving the side ninth in the table struggling badly. Fans focused on whether the team could recover momentum ahead of their St Mirren fixture.
Source: Tekel Terrors
Falkirk supporters on Falkirk-mad discussed the club's multiple signings on 4 September with cautious optimism, hoping the new arrivals can help the newly promoted side turn around their difficult start. The support remains behind the team despite their struggles.
Source: Falkirk-mad
St Mirren supporters on the Blackandwhitearmy forum discussed their team's injury troubles ahead of the midweek trip to Rangers, with several key players sidelined. Despite the setbacks, fans remain focused on the challenge ahead.
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Motherwell supporters remain optimistic despite significant squad changes and a new manager, with fans "dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26." Despite bringing in 11 new players, the support backs the team and their prospects for the season ahead.
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St Johnstone supporters on the Double Winning thread discussed the arrival of Hibernian midfielder Josh Campbell on loan on 3 September, creating interest ahead of upcoming fixtures and adding to debate on Pie and Bovril about the "Josh Campbell Derby."
Source: Pie and Bovril