Hearts will play their 10th national cup semi-final since they last lifted a major trophy when they face Aberdeen at Hampden Park on Saturday. The Scottish Cup semi-final is another opportunity for the Edinburgh club to reach a final as they look to win their first silverware since 2012.
To do so, they must negotiate a path past the Dons and then either Celtic or St Johnstone in the final next month. Hearts triumphed in four of the nine semis they have taken part in over the last 13 years but failed to lift the trophy on each occasion.
This year, they will aim to buck that trend and bring silverware back to Gorgie.
5. 3 November, 2019: League Cup semi-final
Hearts players Christophe Berra, Uche Ikpeazu and Craig Wighton pictured during the 3-0 loss to Rangers at Hampden Park. | SNS Group
6. 31 October, 2020: Scottish Cup semi-final
Delayed by the Covid 19 outbreak, Hearts beat Hibs 2-1 after extra-time at Hampden Park. The result was especially satisfying as the Tynecastle side were in the Championship after being controversially demoted that year. A Craig Wighton goal and a Liam Boyce penalty secured a place against Celtic in the final. That game went to penalties after a 3-3 draw, and the Glasgow club won 4-3. | SNS Group / SFA
7. 16 April, 2022: Scottish Cup semi-final
Stephen Kingsley wheels away in a fit of joy as his stunning free-kick doubles Hearts' advantage over Hibs following Ellis Simms' raking opening goal. Those strikes were sufficient for a 2-1 victory, but Hearts lost 2-0 after extra-time in the final against Rangers. | SNS Group
8. 5 November, 2023: League Cup semi-final
James Tavernier scores to put Rangers 3-0 up against Hearts as they cruised through to the final at Hampden with a 3-1 victory. | SNS Group