Tynecastle will be bouncing this weekend as Gorgie prepares to welcome the first Edinburgh derby of the 2023/24 season. Hearts v Hibs battles are never to be missed and the atmosphere produced from their fixtures are electric. This weekend’s clash will mark Nick Montgomery’s first Edinburgh derby after joining the Leith-based side in September but he is no stranger to inter-city rivalry having been part of several Sheffield derbies himself.
The Leeds-based manager was part of Sheffield United’s squad from 2000 to 2012 before heading out to Australia where he is the only coach to complete a clean sweep of fixtures against Newcastle Jets, winning a concrete trophy cast from the motorway that divides the local rivals. Now, however, it’s time for the attention to be turned towards Gorgie and ahead of what is set to be another thrilling contest, here is how the attendances between the two stadiums have matched up on derby day.
5. Easter Road - August 2022
The two sides drew 1-1 as 20,179 fans watched on. | SNS Group
6. Tynecastle - April 2022
Tynecastle seated 19,041 fans as the homeside won 3-1. | SNS Group
7. Easter Road - February 2022
20,419 Hibs and Hearts fans took to Easter Road for a 0-0 draw. | SNS Group
8. Tynecastle - September 2021
Following the pandemic, 18,177 fans came to the Derby early in the 2021/22 season. | SNS Group