Stirling Albion 0 - 2 Hearts RECAP: Neilson reaction, player ratings, League Cup progression
Robbie Neilson’s men play their third competitive fixture of the campaign ahead of the start of the cinch Premiership. The team will know a win will all but secure passage to the knockout stages of the competition ahead of the Inverness CT match on Sunday at Tynecastle Park.
Despite their League Two status, Stirling Albion have performed well so far in the tournament, defeating Cove Rangers before drawing with ICT, earning the bonus point via a penalty shootout win.
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It is the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2007 when they met in the second round of the League Cup.
We will have updates throughout the evening with team news expected at 6.30pm. Analysis and reaction will be provided during and after the match.
Stirling Albion v Hearts
Key Events
- Kick-off 7.45pm
- Team news 6.30pm
- Game live via Stirling Albion website
All you need to know!
Teams news (good news), possible XI, how to watch (the game is live via Stirling Albion’s website) and more. Click on the link below to find out all you need to know ahead of tonight’s game.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Forthbank Stadium for live coverage of the Premier Sports Cup clash between Hearts and Stirling Albion.
The cinch Premiership side will all but secure passage to the knockout stages with a win over the Binos who have won five points with a win over Cove Rangers and a draw and penalty win over Inverness CT.
Hearts come into the match off the back of a friendly defeat to Sunderland where key players were rested, while Armand Gnandulliet is set to return.
We’ll have team news when it’s in plus updates throughout the evening, including analysis and reaction.
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