Hibs edge Hearts to leapfrog city rivals in SWPL
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Hibs edge Hearts to leapfrog city rivals in SWPL

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Jorian Baucom’s quickfire double gave Hibernian a victory over Heart of Midlothian that lifts the hosts above their city rivals into fourth place in the Scottish Women’s Premier League.

Hibernian 2-1 Hearts: Hibs leapfrog city rivals in SWPL after Jorian Baucom  double - BBC Sport

The American striker pounced to slot home 12 minutes after the break when goalkeeper Charlotte Parker-Smith parried a Rosie Livingstone drive.

Baucom headed in to extend the lead three minutes later from a corner.

Striker Katie Lockwood reduced the arrears with a close-range header.

However, Hibs held on despite late pressure from the visitors to end Hearts’ five-game unbeaten run.

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