Stephen Kingsley scored a last-minute goal to lead 10-man Hearts to a 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock in a season-ending match in the William Hill Premiership. The game took place amid manager Derek McInnes' imminent move from Rugby Park to Tynecastle.
Hearts had recently made a move to appoint McInnes as their manager, with the official confirmation expected on Monday. McInnes was not present at Rugby Park as his future team managed to secure the win despite playing with a depleted squad due to Yan Dhanda's first-half red card.
The match saw interim coaches Liam Fox and Chris Burke face off in a battle on the sidelines. Fox, departing Hearts after a successful run, outperformed Burke, who was in charge of Kilmarnock for the first time.
Kilmarnock made adjustments to their lineup following a recent defeat, while Hearts also introduced changes to their team for the game. Despite some chants from the fans, the absence of McInnes on the Kilmarnock side added an interesting dynamic to the match.
Hearts had to cope with setbacks during the game, including injuries and a red card, but eventually overcame the obstacles to secure the win. Kingsley's goal in the final minutes sealed the victory for Hearts, ending their season on a positive note as they look forward to welcoming their new manager.