In a tense match at Almondvale, Hearts reclaimed their position as leaders of the Scottish Premiership but failed to extend their lead after a 2-2 draw against bottom-placed Livingston. The match began poorly for Hearts, who conceded early to Stevie May's goal. However, they responded with a header from Lawrence Shankland and a close-range finish by Claudio Braga to take the lead. Despite controlling much of the game, Hearts were unable to secure a win as Lewis Smith equalized for Livingston. The match ended on a sour note for Hearts as Marc Leonard received a red card in stoppage time for denying a goal-scoring opportunity. This result leaves Hearts just one point clear at the top of the league with six matches remaining, raising concerns among their supporters after dropping points in four consecutive away fixtures.