Falkirk vs Hearts LIVE score and goal updates from Scottish Premiership clash at Falkirk Stadium

Just as it felt like Hearts' title charge was hitting the buffers they landed a signature scalp with a 2-1 win over Celtic.

Wilfried Nancy's grand unveiling went south as Derek McInnes' men won to re-establish a three-point advantage atop the Scottish Premiership.

But the grizzled Jambos boss knows full well that their title fate will be decided on nights like these.

Falkirk, back-to-back promotion winners, are thriving rather than surviving in the Premiership with John McGlynn's side picking up points and thrilling onlookers with their daring style.

And they will look to cause Hearts problems on home turf in a bid to strengthen their top-six credentials.

Hearts know a win takes them six clear of Celtic, albeit having played two games more, but it would be another sign of their legitimacy in ending the domination of Scottish football's dominant force.

Join us LIVE for all the high drama from the Falkirk Stadium.

Hearts' last visit to the Falkirk Stadium did not go well.

The Jambos were drawn away to the Bairns in the second round of the Premier Sports Cup.

They'll meet again in the Scottish Cup this term, with Falrkik due at Tynecastle in January for another Saturday night kick-off.

A horror start to last season under Steven Naismith was made even worse as the Premiership side passed up early chances and were punished, with John McGlynn's side running out 2-0 winners.

This is a different Hearts side though and Derek McInnes' men are full of confidence after last Sunday's win at nearest challengers Celtic.

Hearts have made Josh McPake a pre-contract target.

The Jambos have made contact with St Johnstone to confirm their interest in their winger who is out-of-contract in the summer. They will push ahead with