As Falkirk prepares to host Hibernian in what promises to be a tense Scottish Premiership clash, the stats tell a story of two teams heading in very different directions.
Hibs are in the midst of a disciplinary crisis that's becoming hard to ignore. The Edinburgh side have seen a player sent off in three consecutive Premiership matches—a feat no team has managed since St Johnstone back in September 2024. According to Opta's records dating from 2005-06, no side has ever received a red card in four successive Scottish top-flight games, meaning Hibs are dangerously close to making unwanted history.
On top of the discipline issues, form has completely deserted them. Hibs have lost their last three league outings, and if they fall to Falkirk, it will mark their first four-game losing streak since April 2023 under former boss Lee Johnson. For a club with ambitions of climbing the table, this is a worrying trend that needs to be reversed quickly.
Falkirk, meanwhile, will be brimming with confidence after finally breaking a long-standing hoodoo. They won for the first time in their past 13 top-flight meetings with Hibernian (previously D5 L7) when the sides faced off in January, hammering them 4-1. That result will still be fresh in the minds of both sets of players.
Hibs' record on the road against newly-promoted sides doesn't inspire much confidence either. They've won just two of their last 12 away games against such opponents (D5 L5), with those victories coming against Dundee in November 2023 and Dundee United in February 2025.
Falkirk's home form has been unpredictable but never dull. After drawing five of their first eight home league matches this season (W2 L1), they've gone on a streak of 10 games without a stalemate on home soil (W5 L5), with the last draw coming in a 0-0 result against Motherwell back in December.
For fans looking to show their support, this is the kind of fixture where the right gear can make all the difference. Whether you're backing Falkirk to continue their upward momentum or hoping Hibs can turn the tide, make sure you're dressed for the occasion in your club's colors.