Hibs v Partick Thistle: Match preview and probable line-ups
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Dylan McGeouch remains a doubt for the Ladbrokes Premiership clash. The midfielder suffered a groin injury that denied him a first Scotland cap during the international break, and boss Neil Lennon admitted the 25-year-old is still moving gingerly after returning to training.
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Hide AdHibs are also without the midfield services of John McGinn, who is suspended, while Vykintas Slivka is in a race against time to complete his return from injury. There is good news, though, as Marvin Bartley has recovered from an illness and is available for selection.


Right-back David Gray and winger Brandon Barker are also in contention to return from long-term injuries.
Cammy Bell is set to retain his place in goal with Ofir Marciano suspended following his red card at McDiarmid Park a fortnight ago.
Partick Thistle top-scorer Conor Sammon returns to the Jags’ squad for Saturday’s trip.
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Hide AdThe on-loan Irishman sat out the club’s last visit to the capital as he was barred from playing against parent club Hearts.


Niall Keown and Mustapha Dumbuya are also set to return to Alan Archibald’s group following knocks, meaning Stuart Bannigan (knee) is the only absentee.
Last five meetings: Partick Thistle 0-1 Hibs; Hibs 3-1 Partick Thistle; Hibs 1-1 Partick Thistle; Partick Thistle 3-1 Hibs; Hibs 1-1 Partick Thistle
Likely Hibs team (3-5-2): Bell; Ambrose, McGregor, Hanlon; Boyle, Allan, Bartley, Whittaker, Stevenson; Kamberi, Maclaren. Subs from: Dabrowski, Porteous, McGeouch, Swanson, F Murray, Stirling, Shaw.
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Hide AdLikely Partick Thistle team (4-2-3-1): Cerny; Elliott, Devine, Cargill, Booth; Osman, Woods; Erskine, Edwards, Storey; Sammon. Subs from: Scully, Barton, P McGinn, Keown, Fraser, Lawless, Spittal, McCarthy, Doolan.
Referee: Andrew Dallas
Kick-off: 3pm
Odds: Hibs 4/7 Draw 3/1 Partick Thistle 5/1
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