Though they were helped by red cards from the opposition in each of the last two games at Easter Road, you can only beat what’s in front of you and Hibs took full advantage of the one-man advantage in both games to rebound from a rocky start to the campaign to move up into sixth place in the cinch Premiership.
Now is the time to get some momentum going with a few winnable games in their next six league contests. Though Ross County impressed across the majority of last season following their ten-game winless start, the Staggies have struggled a little out of the game to begin this campaign.
Kyle Magennis is in contention to return this weekend, but it’ll probably be as a substitute if he is involved.
Here’s how we think they’ll line up on Saturday...
Kyle Magennis is in contention to return this weekend, but it’ll probably be as a substitute if he is involved.
5. DC - Paul Hanlon
Is still the best partner for Porteous in the squad and, with Rocky Bushiri still out, there's not much competition. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. DM - Nohan Kenneh
The midfield balance looked a bit better with the summer signing sitting, allowing Joe Newell a bit more freedom to create. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. RW - Martin Boyle
The talismanic attacker will again be trusted to start on the right. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
8. MC - Joe Newell
The centre-midfielder has bounced back to form in recent games. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group