SFA hearing date for Hearts and Hibs revealed as charges are laid out

Edinburgh clubs called to SFA hearing later this month

Hearts and Hibs will face a Scottish FA hearing on June 29 after being served with a notice of complaint following the post-match brawl among players and staff at the end of the derby at Tynecastle on the last day of the season.

At full-time, following a clash that ended 1-1, two skirmishes erupted on the pitch, one directly in front of the two technical areas and another just moments afterwards in the centre circle.

Hearts goalkeeping coach Paul Gallacher and substitute shot-stopper Ross Stewart as well as Hibs manager Lee Johnson and unused substitute Rocky Bushiri were all shown red cards for their part in the post-match chaos.

Players and staff from both teams clash at full time after the 1-1 derby draw at Tynecastle

It has emerged that the two clubs have been charged, alleged to have breached disciplinary rule 204, which states that: “All clubs and recognised football bodies shall procure that its officials, team staff, employees and players conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at all times during and/or after a match.

“In particular, clubs and recognised football bodies are responsible for ensuring that its officials, team staff, employees and players refrain from any one or a combination of the following: (a) becoming involved in a confrontation; b) conduct that is likely to lead to or to exacerbate or prolong a hostile or argumentative situation with players and/or team staff from the opposing team and/or match officials; (c) conduct that may otherwise incite disorder.”

A breach of rule 204 can carry a financial penalty ranging from £2,500 to £20,000. No individuals have been singled out after compliance officer Martin Black reviewed footage.