Team News: Hearts (H)
David Gray has named his team for the Edinburgh Derby – which includes four changes!
The back four and goalkeeper remain unchanged, with Joe Bursik starting in goal behind Lewis Miller, Marvin Ekpiteta, Warren O’Hora and Jordan Obita.
Nectar Triantis returns to the starting XI and will partner Kwon in the middle of the pitch.
The majority of the changes are in the forward areas with Martin Boyle and Elie Youan coming back into the team. The pair are no stranger to this fixture, having both scored memorable goals in the Edinburgh Derby over the years. Martin Boyle has been given the captain's armband this afternoon.
Junior Hoilett keeps his place in the starting XI, with Dwight Gayle leading the line for the Hibees – making his first start for the Club.
On the bench, Gray has several options to choose from with Mykola Kuharevich, Harry McKirdy, Rudi Molotnikov and Dylan Levitt all named among the substitutes.
Jake Doyle-Hayes is also included in the matchday squad for the first time this season.
Chris Cadden, Nicky Cadden and Kieron Bowie all miss out through injury, whilst Joe Newell is unavailable due to suspension.
Starting XI
1. Josef Bursik (GK)
2. Lewis Miller
4. Marvin Ekpiteta
5. Warren O’Hora
7. Elie Youan
10. Martin Boyle (C)
18. Hyeokkyu Kwon
21. Jordan Obita
23. Junior Hoilett
26. Nectar Triantis
34. Dwight Gayle
Subs
13. Jordan Smith (GK)
6. Dylan Levitt
8. Jake Doyle-Hayes
15. Jack Iredale
17. Harry McKirdy
22. Nathan Moriah-Welsh
33. Rocky Bushiri
35. Rudi Molotnikov
99. Mykola Kuharevich