Hearts concede two late goals to lose to Aberdeen in Premiership opener

Heart of Midlothian's Claudio Braga looks frustrated during the UEFA Champions League qualifying match at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh. Picture date: Tuesday July 28, 2026.

Hearts’ miserable summer continued as they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Aberdeen in their William Hill Premiership opener at Pittodrie.

Wouter Vrancken and the Jambos looked on course for a much-needed victory after a turbulent few months as they led through Oisin McEntee’s first-half goal.