Hearts and Hibs snubbed for live coverage as Betfred Cup last 16 kick-off times announced

Hearts and Hibs will both play their Betfred Cup last 16 games on Saturday, November 28, it has been announced.

Jamie Murphy in action against Dundee in Hibs' 4-1 victory on Sunday. Picture: SNS

Neither side were picked for one of three live games shown by competition broadcaster Premier Sports, who opted instead to go for St Mirren v Aberdeen on the Saturday followed by Celtic v Ross County and Falkirk v Rangers the next day.

Hibs host Dundee at Easter Road in a repeat of the final group game, while Hearts travel to Championship rivals Alloa Athletic.

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