Aberdeen vs Heart of Midlothian: Scottish Premiership radio commentary, updates & match report
The two sides met in the first game of last year, filled with optimism of bright seasons ahead after heavy investment.
On that night in Edinburgh, Hearts won out before cementing their season-long tilt at the title, while Aberdeen struggled.
Different city and somehow a different result this time.
This is Robinson’s first full season at Pittodrie, as he looks to build on the base set after taking over from interim boss Peter Leven.
And while Hearts’ clear-cut chances were kept minimal at Pittodrie, there was an ineffectiveness about the hosts for most of the game.
That was until a late bombardment led to Dan Happe heading Stuart Armstrong’s free-kick towards goal, and Mayo did the rest.
It sparked chaos and Aberdeen pounced on Hearts’ disarray to get the job done.
While the Opta super computer predicted Aberdeen had a 0.04% chance of winning the league season – the second lowest – last season’s runners-up were only given 11.86%.
Wholesale changes at Tynecastle will be a contributing factor given the exits this summer and it was the Lawrence Shankland-shaped void that was most notable.
Hearts were in control of this game, particularly for much of the second half but simply could not put it to bed.
That will be a major concern for Wouter Vrancken, whose side got thumped in Champions League qualifying and now face a trip to face Benfica.
The pain of last season’s crescendo will have faded slightly but there will be concern at how this one was allowed to slip, and when, and where, that edge is going to be found.
