Edinburgh Derby: Hibs vs. Hearts Match Preview and Broadcast Details
What channel is Hibs v Hearts? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR
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Hibernian (Hibs) will face off against Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) in a crucial Edinburgh derby on April 26, 2026, at Easter Road, Edinburgh. The match is pivotal for both teams' ambitions in the Scottish Premiership, with Hearts aiming for their first league title since 1960 and Hibs pursuing European qualification.
- 01Hibs and Hearts clash in a crucial Edinburgh derby on April 26, 2026.
- 02Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership on goal difference over Celtic.
- 03Hibs aim to catch fourth-placed Motherwell for European qualification.
- 04The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
- 05Key players are missing for both teams, impacting their lineups.
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The Edinburgh derby between Hibernian (Hibs) and Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) on April 26, 2026, at Easter Road is set to be a significant encounter in the Scottish Premiership. Hearts currently top the league on goal difference with 70 points, closely followed by Celtic. They aim to win their first league title since 1960 and become the first non-Old Firm team to do so since Aberdeen in 1985. Hibs, sitting fifth, are looking to close the gap on fourth-placed Motherwell in their quest for European football. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football starting at 3:30 PM, with kick-off at 4:30 PM. Hibs will be without defender Grant Hanley due to suspension, while Hearts welcome back Marc Leonard from suspension. The match referee is Don Robertson, with VAR overseen by Greg Aitken.
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The outcome of this match could significantly influence both teams' standings in the league, affecting their chances for the title and European qualification.
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