How to watch Dunfermline vs Hibs: kick-off time, TV channel and live stream details for Scottish Cup showdown
Everything you need to know about how to watch Hibs’ weekend trip to Fife.
Hibs will face Dunfermline Athletic away from home for the first time in eight years in the Scottish Cup fourth round.
As the Scottish Premiership sides enter the competition, The Hibees will be looking to emulate the heroics of their famous 2016 triumph, which nears its ten year anniversary. ‘Sir’ David Gray earned his title on that day and is now tasked with the opportunity to steer his side to more cup glory.
He will be up against a former Hibs manager, Neil Lennon, who took charge of the Championship side last March. The Pars defeated Queen of the South 2-1 at East End Park to secure their place in the fourth round. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about how to watch Dunfermline against Hibs in what has the potential to be a Scottish Cup cracker.
When and where will Dunfermline vs Hibs take place?
The match will take place in Fife at Dunfermline Athletic’s home ground, East End Park on Saturday, January 17. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm (GMT).
Can I watch Dunfermline vs Hibs on TV for free?
Yes, the match is a sell out, therefore if you don’t already have a ticket the only way you can watch it is on the box. BBC One Scotland will be broadcasting the match, with coverage starting half an hour before kick off. Athletic’s Fife rivals Raith Rovers’ match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday will also be free to watch on BBC. Coverage starts at 14:30pm.
Can I live stream Dunfermline vs Hibs?
Yes, the match will be available to stream on the go via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website. Alternatively, you can keep up to date with the action right here at the Evening News! Our man in the know, John Greechan, will be at East End Park, where you can read his report and ratings bang on the full time whistle, on top of post match reaction.
Who is the referee for Dunfermline vs Hibs?
Steven McLean will be the man in the middle for this one, with Ross Macleod and Alastair Mather as his assistants. Connor Ashwood will be the fourth official. As East End Park is not a Premiership ground, there will be no VAR in operation on Saturday afternoon.
What happened the last time the sides met eight years ago?
Hibs haven’t faced their weekend opponents since they themselves were in the Scottish Championship in a match both Gray and Lennon were involved in. The current Pars manager was Hibs boss at the time, while Gray came on as a substitute at the death as Hibs pushed for a winner. The match finished honours even in the end, as John McGinn’s opener was cancelled out by a Kallum Higginbotham penalty.
Hibs have a strong recent record against Dunfermline, who haven’t beaten them since an SPL clash in November 2011. On that day, former Hearts man Austin McCann was on target for The Pars to secure a narrow Easter Road victory.