St Mirren Shock League Leaders Hearts With Late Winner After Red Card Drama
Under the floodlights in Paisley, Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts were brought crashing back to earth, undone by late drama, discipline issues and a St Mirren side that refused to let the moment pass them by.
This was a night Hearts arrived knowing a win could stretch their lead at the top of the table. Instead, they left with nothing, beaten one nil by a St Mirren team desperate for momentum and belief. The turning point came before the half-hour mark, when Hearts captain Craig Halkett was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. It was a costly moment and not an unfamiliar one, with Hearts now seeing red cards become a worrying pattern in recent weeks.
From that moment on, the match tilted. St Mirren pressed higher, moved the ball quicker and asked constant questions. Chances came and went. A penalty was awarded, then overturned. Headers hit the woodwork. Hearts goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow produced a series of sharp saves that kept his side alive. For long stretches, it felt like one of those nights where dominance does not translate into goals.
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But football rarely forgets pressure forever.
With just two minutes of normal time remaining, St Mirren finally found their breakthrough. A corner swung into the danger area. Miguel Freckleton rose above everyone. His header powered into the net, unleashing an eruption inside the SMISA Stadium. Relief, joy and defiance all rolled into one moment.
For St Mirren, this win means more than three points. It ends a long winless run in the league and pushes them further away from relegation trouble. After weeks of frustration following their cup success, this felt like a reminder of who they can be when intensity and patience come together.
For Hearts, the consequences could echo far beyond this match. They remain top, but the gap is vulnerable. Rivals now have a clear invitation to close in. The loss also raises serious questions about discipline, game management and whether fatigue is beginning to catch up with a squad that has repeatedly been forced to play with ten men.
And looming next is the Edinburgh derby. No easing back in. No margin for error. Just pressure, expectation and response.
This result may be remembered as a footnote, or as a pivot point in the title race. That answer will come soon enough. Stay with us as the Scottish Premiership story continues to unfold and as the stakes rise with every match still to come.
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