Heart of Midlothian have been drawn against Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, setting up a major Edinburgh derby at Hampden Park. The tie will be played on the weekend of 31 October-1 November, offering Heart of Midlothian a direct route to a cup final and a chance for silverware this season.
The club secured their place in the last four with a convincing victory away to Stenhousemuir in the quarter-final. That result was part of a strong recent run of form, with the team having won four of their last five matches across all competitions.
Recent derby form
Heart of Midlothian will approach the high-stakes clash with confidence, having already defeated their city rivals this season. In the Scottish Premiership meeting at Easter Road earlier this month, Heart of Midlothian ran out winners. That victory contributed to their current league position of third, where they sit on points after six games. The team's recent form includes a key victory over Dundee United, where the winning goal was scored in the minute. The full league picture is available in our standings.
With the semi-final date now confirmed, attention turns to maintaining momentum through the autumn schedule. The draw ensures a blockbuster occasion for supporters, with a place in the Premier Sports Cup final at stake.
This story first appeared at bbc.com
