Hearts Match Preview

LAST TIME OUT

Saints 

Saints were comfortably beaten 4-0 by Stirling Albion in their final match of the group stages of the Viaplay Cup.

The Binos took the lead on 11 minutes as Greig Spence headed home an Adam Cummins cross.

A low strike from Lewis Spence doubled the League One side’s lead with 9 minutes of the first half remaining.

Stirling captain Paul McLean scored twice in the first 9 minutes of the second half to further extend the visitors lead. Firstly, The Binos defender headed home a Jack Leitch corner on 48 minutes.

McLean then got his second of the game on 54 minutes as he got on the end of a Leitch free kick to score Stirling’s fourth of the afternoon and end the game as a contest.

Hearts

Hearts rounded off their pre-season endeavours with a 1-0 home defeat to English side Leeds United.

Luke Ayling broke the deadlock on 38 minutes, his angled strike from the right hand side of the box beating Clark and evading Frankie Kent on the line.

TICKET INFORMATION

EAST STAND

Adult- £25

Concession (>65/U20)- £15

Family Adult- £18*

Under 12- Free**

*Only available online

**Must be accompanied by an adult

MAIN STAND 

Adult- £26

Concession (>65/U20)- £16

Under 12- Free**

**Must be accompanied by an adult

Wheelchair/Ambulant disabled supporters will pay the age-appropriate gate price with a PA free of charge if required.

Please contact Beverley Mayer by email at dao@perthsaints.co.uk for any assistance.

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STEVEN MACLEAN PREVIEW

“James Brown is a doubt for this match.

“Chris Kane, Ali Crawford, Callum Booth, Nicky Clark and Cammy MacPherson are all out.

“Graham Carey and Drey Wright are both doubts but should be fine for Saturday.

“What I will say is that regardless of that list, we will have a team that is competitive and that is ready to compete against Hearts.

“We know that performances and results haven’t been acceptable, we are looking forward to putting that right.

“I think everybody has written us off, I don’t mind that. It is up to myself, my staff and my players to go and show people what we are about.”

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DAN PHILLIPS PREVIEW

“The mood is still positive in camp. We know we have a lot to put right and also have a point to prove.

“I think as a team and as a club we are used to people writing us off and not giving us a chance, we have been in this position before and we have shown what we can do when we are underrated.

“I think we were very inconsistent last season. If we put that to bed, we can start looking up the tabe.”

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KIOSK INFORMATION

The pie special for this match is steak and black pudding.

SUPPORTER INFORMATION

The Muirton Bar will be open from 12pm. 

Live football on TV

JUNIOR SAINTS SUPPORTERS CLUB

We are delighted to announce that the Junior Saints pre-match club will be open before this weekend’s cinch Premiership match v Hearts.

Open from 1.30-2.30pm

Muirton Gym (the entrance next to the Muirton Bar)

Table-top games
Arts table
Soft play darts
Table football
Mini 5-a-side football
Visit from Brogan the Beagle

The pre-match club is exclusive to members and there is no need to pre-book.

Don’t forget to check in with Derek, Donna, and Angie when you arrive so that you can take part in the Score Predictor!

Full information about the Junior Saints Supporters’ Club including how to join can be found on our website here.

HOW-TO-WATCH

The match will be shown live on SaintsTV.  

Only SaintsTV international subscribers will be able to watch this match.

HOW-TO-LISTEN

Commentary from this match will be broadcast live on SaintsTV.  

Only SaintsTV UK and Ireland subscribers will be able to listen to this.