How to watch Hearts vs Rapid Vienna: Live stream, team news, referee and VAR latest in Conference League clash
Here’s how to watch Hearts vs Rapid Vienna in the Conference League this week.
Hearts return to European action this Thursday against Austrian side Rapid Vienna in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League qualification play-off.
The Jambos have had tough encounters on the European stage so far having dropped out of both the Champions League and the Europa League, however they can take some positives from their recent form uptick. Wouter Vrancken’s side are unbeaten in their last three after defeating Championship outfit Inverness Caledonian Thistle 6-2 at the weekend.
Standing in their way will be Rapid Vienna - who also go into the match on a high having thumped Austrian rivals Grazer AK 8-0 on Sunday. Rapid finished an underwhelming fifth place in their domestic league last season but have enjoyed a flawless start to the current campaign. With a place in Europe on the line, in a match that hasn’t been chosen for commercial television, here’s how you can watch Hearts against Rapid Vienna.
When and where will Hearts vs Rapid Vienna take place?
The match will take place at Hearts’ home of Tynecastle Park on Thursday, August 20. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm (BST).
Can I live stream Hearts vs Rapid Vienna?
Yes. This one is not on commercial television but can be viewed via Hearts TV. UK and international subscribers can purchase a PPV Pass here for £12.99. Coverage will begin 15 minutes before kick-off.
You can also keep up with all of the action here with the Evening News. Our man, Barry Anderson, will be at Tynecastle, where you can sample all the build-up plus a match report and player ratings right on the final whistle. There will also be more post-match reaction throughout the evening.
Who is the referee and VAR for Hearts vs Rapid Vienna?
The referee on Wednesday night will be Lithuania’s Manfredas Lukjančukas. He’ll be assisted by Mangirdas Mirauskas and Aleksandras Stepanovas. Angelos Evangelou will be on VAR duties alongside assistant Donatas Šimenas.
What is the Hearts team news ahead of Rapid Vienna?
Three changes have been made to last European squad as forward Rogers Mato - who bagged his first goal in maroon colours on Sunday - replaces winger Alexandros Kyziridis following his £1.7m transfer to FK Corum in Turkey earlier this month. Christian Borchgrevink also scored his first goal against Inverness and has been rewarded with a place in the European squad in place of MJ Kamson-Kamara. New goalkeeper Kieran Wright replaces the injured Zander Clark between the sticks. There is also a ‘B-List’ squad containing youth players for back-up.
Vrancken made five changes in the win over the Caley Jags, meaning forward Claudio Braga, winger Josh McPake and midfielder Blair Spittal should be well-rested for the European clash, as well as defenders Oisin McEntee and Jordi Altena who were unused substitutes at the weekend.