Live Commentary - Hearts vs Motherwell | 11.04.2026 - Sky Sports
Hearts came from behind to beat Motherwell 3-1 on Saturday, maintaining their three-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
www.skysports.comHere are the latest developments on Hearts vs. Motherwell (as of today):
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Hearts extended their lead in the Scottish Premiership title race with a 3-1 victory over Motherwell, keeping them three points clear at the top. The comeback featured a Claudio Braga equaliser and a late penalty converted by Lawrence Shankland, with Pierre-Landry Kabore sealing the win [Sky Sports live match report].[3]
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The result continued Hearts’ strong form against Motherwell this season, with match reports noting the decisive second-half turnaround and VAR involvement in the penalty decision. Post-match quotes from Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou emphasized pride in his team despite the loss [Sky Sports live commentary].[2][3]
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For more context, recent analysis highlights from Hearts’ camp and pundit discussions also pointed to tactical shifts and key moments that influenced the outcome, including the controversy surrounding the penalty call and how it affected momentum in the title race [YouTube coverage and related articles cited in coverage summaries].[1]
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Citations:
- Hearts 3-1 Motherwell recap and title-race context.[3]
- Live commentary and manager quotes from the same match.[2]
- Additional match analysis and coverage.[1]