Robbie Neilson and his men will be looking to make the ideal start to the new campaign as they seek to retain their dominance in third place and get closer to both Celtic and Rangers at the top of the table.
The Jam Tarts received the bonus of eight games in European competition as a result of last season’s exploits and with a similar carrott dangling at the end of this coming term they’ll be desperate for more of the same.
Hearts and County played four times last year, drawing three while Hearts on a narrow contest on Boxing Day. But how have they fared on opening day in recent years?
We looked back across the last decade...
Hearts and County played four times last year, drawing three while Hearts on a narrow contest on Boxing Day. But how have they fared on opening day in recent years?
5. 2017: Celtic 4-1 Hearts
Kyle Lafferty on his league debut for Hearts as the Tynecastle side, with interim boss Jon Daly in charge, are beaten by the reigning champions. Esmael Goncalves gets a late consolation after goals from Scott Sinclair, Callum McGregor and a Leigh Griffiths double gave the hosts a commanding lead. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
6. 2016: Hearts 1-2 Celtic
Scott Sinclair flicks a late winner beyond Jack Hamilton as Brendan Rodgers emerges triumphant from his first league game as Celtic boss. Jamie Walker had equalised from the penalty spot after an early opener from James Forrest. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
7. 2015: Hearts 4-3 St Johnstone
Callum Paterson celebrates as Sam Nicholson rushes to join his team-mate in a scintillating battle at Tynecastle. Hearts built up a 3-1 through goals from Juanma, Paterson and Jamie Walker before St Johnstone tied it up. Nicholson then netted the winner. Photo: SNS Group Craig Jardine
8. 2014: Rangers 1-2 Hearts
Hearts team-mates mob Osman Sow after the striker struck a dramatic injury-time winner at Ibrox just seconds after Nicky Law had equalised for the hosts. Danny Wilson put the eventual Scottish Championship title-winners in front. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey