# Falkirk surge to third with seven goals

> Falkirk beat Hearts 5-2 in a week to climb to third in Scottish Premiership after scoring seven goals.
- Title: Falkirk surge to third with seven goals · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Falkirk beat Hearts 5-2 in a week to climb to third in Scottish Premiership after scoring seven goals.
- Keywords: scottish premier league, falkirk, john mcglynn, hearts, liam henderson, scottish football, celtic, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crwyd4q0k8ddo
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scottish premier league, falkirk, john mcglynn, hearts, liam henderson, scottish football, celtic, sports
## Falkirk's rapid rise
Falkirk beat Celtic and Hearts in a week to climb to third in Scottish Premiership after scoring seven goals.
## McGlynn's team spirit
McGlynn's team has won five games in a row, moving up to third place with a 5-2 victory over Hearts.
## McGlynn's leadership
McGlynn, 64, guided Falkirk to sixth place last season before this rapid rise to third.
## Team composition
Falkirk added 17 new players, including Liam Henderson, who scored a fourth goal against Hearts.
## Player impact
Liam Henderson, Brad Spencer, and Ethan Ross were part of Falkirk's League One days before this rise.
## Manager praise
Former Hearts midfielder Michael Stewart praised McGlynn's detailed approach and team control.
## Future outlook
McGlynn's team aims to maintain their form as they enter the final stretch of the season.
## Key takeaway

Falkirk moved to third in Scottish Premiership after beating Hearts 5-2 with seven goals in a week.