Hearts will play Rangers in November’s Scottish League Cup semi-final following a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock in Tuesday’s quarter-final. It’s been a tricky start to the season for Steven Naismith and his squad, but they have been able to reach yet another League Cup semi-final in the hope of reaching the final for a second consecutive year. The Jambos last won the competition in 1963 but were runners-up in 2013.
Rangers, however, are 27-time winners of the competition and beat Livingston 4-0 to reach the semi-finals. The Gers haven’t won since 2010/11 but featured in last year’s final only to be beaten by Celtic 2-1. Speaking after the win, Beale said of his team’s performance: “We won a third game in seven days, another clean sheet, we’re in a semi-final so it’s a good night for us.”
While both teams still have a month to prepare for their semi-final clash, here are the last nine meetings between Hearts and Rangers in cup fixtures ahead of their Hampden Park battle.
1. Hearts celebrate their League Cup win in 1998
Hearts celebrate their League Cup win in 1998
2. May 2022: Rangers 2-0 Hearts
Rangers beat Hearts to win their 27th Scottish League Cup with goals from Ryan Jack and Scott Wright.
3. February 2020: Hearts 1-0 Rangers
Hearts celebrate beating Rangers 1-0 in Scottish Cup Quarter-final fixture at Tynecastle Park.
4. November 2019: Rangers 3-0 Hearts
Goals from Filip Helander and Alfredo Morelos gave Rangers the win at Hampden Park.