Between 1980 and 2020, several English clubs travelled north to take on the Capital club – mostly in pre-season games apart from Manchester United’s hastily-arranged visit in the winter of 1981.
Bolton, Preston, Coventry, Middlesbrough, and Chelsea have all faced Hibs at Easter Road in the last thirty years.
. 31/07/04 PRE SEASON FRIENDLY HIBS v LEEDS UTD EASTER ROAD - EDINBURGH
Garry O'Connor keeps a close eye on Leeds United's Julian Joachim during a pre-season clash in July 2004 - the Whyte & MacKay Challenge Cup, as both teams were sponsored by the whisky. Leeds ran out 3-1 winners. Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
. Hibs v Coventry, July 1997
Willie Miller has words with Coventry City's Kyle Lightbourne as Chris Reid looks on during a pre-season clash in July 1997 Photo: TSPL
. Hibs v Blackburn Rovers, July 1992
Alan Shearer runs out at Easter Road ahead of a pre-season fixture between Hibs and Blackburn Rovers in July 1992. Hibs won 3-0. Photo: SNS Group
. Hibs v Huddersfield, July 2012
David Wotherspoon (left) challenges Tom Clarke in a 2-2 draw between Hibs and Huddersfield ahead of the 2012/13 season Photo: SNS Group Craig Watson
9. Hibs v Chelsea, August 1991
Paul Elliott of Chelsea and Hibs striker Keith Wright challenge for the ball in this early Nineties friendly. More than 7,500 fans watched the sides play out a 2-2 draw with Stevie Raynes and Wright on target for Hibs. Dennis Wise and Kerry Dixon scored for a Blues side featuring Steve Clarke, Dave Beasant, and Graeme Le Saux Photo: SNS Group
10. Hibs v Everton, July 2002
Everton handed a debut to young striker Wayne Rooney, who scored the opener, but Garry O'Connor and Tam McManus put Hibs back in front. David Unsworth scored a late penalty to eanr the Toffees a 2-2 draw. Future Hibs cup-winning boss Alan Stubbs was in the Everton team as was David Weir, seen here tackling Paco Luna Photo: TSPL