Preview: Hearts (A)

We make the short trip to Tynecastle Park this midweek as David Gray’s side look to make it back-to-back derby victories over Hearts – read our full match preview below!

THE LOWDOWN

We head into the third Edinburgh Derby clash of the campaign off the back of a positive start to February in the William Hill Premiership.

Following a 0-0 draw against Rangers, we defeated Dundee United in a thrilling encounter at Easter Road last Wednesday. 

Martin Boyle fired Hibs in front in the first 45 before United struck back to take a late lead following quick-fire goals from Ross Graham and Max Watters. 

Determined not to yield any points, the Hibees – flush with new signings all over the park – fought back to force an equaliser before debutant Ante Šuto’s looping header sealed a memorable victory in stoppage time.

Šuto was one of the three players making his first appearance in green and white, with Felix Passlack and Munashe Garananga both making their full debuts in Leith.

Four points from six to kick-off the month leaves fifth-placed Hibs four points behind Motherwell in the Premiership standings. 

TEAM NEWS

Josh Mulligan, Grant Hanley, Chris Cadden, Jamie McGrath and Warren O’Hora all missed out on Saturday against Dundee United.

Mulligan will definitely miss the Edinburgh Derby, whilst David Gray will provide a full team news update when he speaks to the press on Monday afternoon.

THE HOSTS

Derek McInnes’ side are currently leading the William Hill Premiership, sitting three points ahead of Rangers and six points ahead of Celtic, who hold a game in hand over Hearts, respectively. 

Hearts have taken four points from nine in their last three league matches. A 2-2 draw against Celtic was followed up with a 3-0 win over Dundee United, before the Gorgie side suffered a 1-0 away defeat to St Mirren last time out. Craig Halkett’s early dismissal before the half-hour mark hindered his side as Miguel Freckleton headed in with just minutes to spare at St Mirren Park. 

Our last Edinburgh Derby meeting in December went the way of the Hibees as Jamie McGrath, Josh Campbell and Kieron Bowie each struck to secure a memorable 3-2 win at Easter Road. 

HOW TO WATCH

Away tickets for this match have sold out! If you do not have a ticket for the match, please do not travel to Tynecastle Park. 

Broadcast

The match has been selected for live broadcast on Premier Sports 1!

Coverage begins at 7:15pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off. 

Hibs TV

You can follow the action on our brand-new Hibs TV site or official Hibernian FC app! 

The match will be streamed live on Hibs TV to Hibs Global members only (international subscribers). 

Subscribers based in the UK & Ireland will be able to listen along to live audio only on Hibs TV. 

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Match highlights and a full-match replay will be available to subscribers on Hibs TV after the game. 

Hibs App

The best way to watch Hibs TV is directly through the Hibernian FC app if you are a subscriber!

The latest version of the app is available to download now on the Apple Store here and is available to download for Android by clicking here.