Here's how we make our decisions on how to grade the players. Everyone, starter and sub, begins on a rating of 6.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
. DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND - APRIL 05: Hibernian's Jackson Irvine warms up during a Scottish Cup Third Round tie between Queen of the South and Hibernian at Palmerston Park on April 05, 2021, in Dumfries, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Hibs warm up at Palmerston ahead of the match Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
. Matt Macey - 7
Not as busy as his opposite number but pulled off a fine save to deny Shields in the second half at 1-0. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. Paul McGinn - 8
Strong showing at the back from Mr Consistency. Great vision to start attack for third goal. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. Ryan Porteous - 7
Comfortable showing from the centre-back. Never really under any great pressure. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. Paul Hanlon - 7
Completely done by Maxwell en route for his goal but aside from that, a faultless performance Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Jackson Irvine - 7
Energetic display. Aerial threat at set-pieces and came close to a first goal in green and white with second-half drive that tested Ferguson Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
13. Chris Cadden - N/A
No real chance to make an impact after replacing Boyle Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
