Steven Naismith has publicly stated that Hearts want to reach the 70-point mark before the Premiership season ends, which would be their highest top-flight total since the heady days of 2006.
The Edinburgh club have two games remaining - away to St Mirren on Wednesday and then home to Rangers on Saturday - in which to achieve their aim. They are currently on 66 points following Saturday’s convincing 3-0 victory over Dundee at Tynecastle Park.
With the final number of points coming into focus, here are the points totals, final league positions and achievements by Hearts throughout this Century:
21. Season 2019/20:
Final league position: 12th. Points: 23. Season ended prematurely due to Covid 19 outbreak. Hearts were demoted to the Championship after an email vote by the SPFL. | SNS Group
22. Season 2020/21:
Final league position: 1st. Points: 57. Won the Championship title and automatic promotion with crowds banned from stadiums due to Covid 19. | SNS Group
23. Season 2021/22:
Final league position: 3rd. Points: 61. Qualified for guaranteed European group-stage football through the Europa League play-off in the first season back in the top flight. | SNS Group
24. Season 2022/23:
Final league position: 4th. Points: 54. Qualified for the Conference League qualifying rounds. | SNS Group