Hibs' Scottish Cup tie against Queen of the South given new kick-off time

Hibs trip to face Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup has been given a new kick-off time.

A general view of Palmerston Park, home of Queen of the South (Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group)

The third round tie at Palmertson Park is due to take place on Monday, April 5 and will be broadcast live on the BBC Scotland channel.

Kick-off was originally scheduled for 7.35pm, however, the start has been pushed back with kick-off now set for 7.45pm.

The two teams met at the quarter-final stage of the competition in Dumfries in February 2007 with the Edinburgh side winning 2-1.

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