The 2018-19 campaign was a season of dramatic highs and cup heartbreak for Hearts as The Jam Tarts secured a 6th-place finish in the Scottish Premiership. The year began with a sensational 13-game unbeaten run that saw them briefly top the table, thrilling the Tynecastle faithful. Leading the charge was the talismanic, on-loan forward Steven Naismith, whose 14 goals across all competitions (10 in the league) proved decisive. The excitement was amplified by a brilliant run to the Scottish Cup Final and a semi-final appearance in the League Cup. It was a standout year that marked a crucial period of competitiveness under Craig Levein and remains a defining chapter in the club's recent history of success.