Preview: Hibs (A)

We return to William Hill Scottish Premiership action this Saturday afternoon following the international break. Kick-off will be 3pm.

Excited for getting back to league business, it’s a trip through to the capital to face Hibernian at Easter Road.

The Hibees, managed by David Gray, sit ninth in the latest standings, one point and one place worse off than ourselves.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game:

TICKETS

Tickets are now on sale for our away fixture against Hibernian on September 14, with a 3pm kick-off.

Hibs will facilitate away ticket sales for this fixture through their own ticketing platform,
providing digital tickets only.

Tickets for the match can be purchased HERE.

Supporters will need to create an account on the single sign on platform, verify their email and then click back in through the link again to access the matchday tickets. To register CLICK HERE. For a step-by-step guide on registering please CLICK HERE.

Saints fans will be situated in the South Stand Lower section, with Block 29 available online and further blocks will be released where necessary.

Ticket pricing is as follows:

Adult - £26
Over 65 - £16
Under 18 - £14
Under 13 (with full paying adult) - £12.

Turnstiles are opened one hour prior to kick-off.

Wheelchair tickets

Regular match pricing applies for the wheelchair tickets depending on category, with the personal assistant free of charge. These can be purchased by getting in touch with Hibs' Accessible Tickets Team by email on accessibletickets@hibernianfc.co.uk.

Ambulant tickets

Should be charged at the regular match price depending on category. Must be in receipt of Higher Rate DLA or Enhanced PIP to be eligible for a PA ticket. If a PA is needed and proof can be provided this will be free of charge. These can be purchased by getting in touch with Hibs' Accessible Tickets Team by email on accessibletickets@hibernianfc.co.uk.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

McDiarmid Park supporters’ bus 

Our supporters bus leaves McDiarmid at 12.30pm for this fixture.  It is £13 for an adult and £10 for U16 and over 65. Phone 01738 459090 option 1 to book. 

By car

From the west: From the M8 Motorway, the recommended route is via the City Bypass - South (A720) at the Hermiston Gate Roundabout.

Travel on the A720 to the Old Craighall Junction taking the first exit for Edinburgh (A1), following signs for Portobello.

Take first exit for City Centre (A1140) at the third roundabout and travel via Portobello Road, Jock's Lodge, (re-join A1), Meadowbank and London Road into Easter Road, Albion Road or Bothwell St (Footbridge) to the Stadium.

From the south: The recommended route is via the A1 (North) following signs for Portobello on the approach to Edinburgh.

Take first exit for City Centre (A1140) at the third roundabout and travel via Portobello Road, Jock's Lodge, (re-join A1), Meadowbank and London Road, into Easter Road, Albion Road or Bothwell St (Footbridge) to the stadium.

From the north: From the A8000, the M9 Motorway and then the M8 Motorway for Edinburgh. Directions are then as "From the West".

Train

Edinburgh Waverley is served by trains from all over the country and adjoins Princes Street.

Easter Road Stadium is about a 20-25 minute walk from Princes Street. There are taxi ranks immediately outside the station.

Tram

The closest tram stop to Easter Road Stadium is Balfour Street, it's approximately a 10-minute walk away.

LAST TIME OUT: HIBS

Hibs’ last league game was at the beginning of September and it appeared they were on course to claim their first three points of the season.

Joe Newell had opened the scoring in the 50th minute with a lovely curling, left-footed strike from a cleverly-worked corner kick.

That looked set to be the winner but Kilmarnock were awarded a penalty in the final minute of the match after a clumsy challenge from Marvin Ekpiteta.

Striker Bruce Anderson stepped up and did the needful from 12 yards to rescue a point for the Rugby Park outfit. 

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

We are looking to bounce back from a disappointing end to our last William Hill Scottish Premiership fixture at McDiarmid Park.

Striker Benji Kimpioka had continued his fine form this season by levelling proceedings in the second half following an early Dan Casey opener.

We had the momentum after finding the equaliser and looked threatening going forward, but the visitors would snatch all three points in the very last minute.

After a succession of corners, Casey nodded the final one back across goal for Moses Ebiye to guide over the line from close range.

HOW TO WATCH

The match will be shown live on SaintsTV to international subscribers. Commentary from this match will be broadcast live on SaintsTV.  Only SaintsTV UK and Ireland subscribers will be able to listen to this.