FALKIRK say they will make a formal apology to Hibs following 'homophobic' chanting directed towards their fans this week.
The teams met at The Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday night in the Premier Sports Cup.
The match finished 1-0 to the League One side, as Aidan Nesbitt's first half header earned all three-points for the Bairns in a shock cup result.
The early signs are good for John McGlynn's men as they aim to build a team for promotion back to the Championship in the season ahead.
However, the club's board of directors say they are "disappointed" their great victory over the Premiership side "was marred by homophobic chants".
They say an official apology will be delivered to Hibs and their fans.
📝 Statement on behalf of the Board of Directors. 👉 https://t.co/vukHFqdZuT pic.twitter.com/iGNiels1XQ
— Falkirk FC (@FalkirkFC) July 15, 2022
A Falkirk statement reads: "The club has been reflecting on the fantastic performance on Tuesday evening against premier league opposition.
"It is important to recognise the fans’ contribution in that victory, the first time in many seasons that we have had a real gutsy performance to cheer on.
"We are disappointed that it was marred by homophobic chants, directed at the Hibs fans by some of our supporters.
"This is unacceptable conduct and cannot be tolerated in a club that endeavours to be representative of its local community.
"The club recognises that individual fans have called out on social for this behaviour to stop and we would like to add our voice to their’s, as it is only by working together that the club and fans can eliminate this behaviour and make The Falkirk Stadium a more welcoming and inclusive venue for everyone.
"The club will be making a formal apology to Hibernian Football club and their fans."
