Premiership this weekend after a 5-0 thrashing of Alloa put them within two points of the title. Manager Robbie Neilson has come under fire in recent weeks after a series of poor results but victory in the Friday night game means promotion is all-but assured.
Liam Boyce bagged a hat-trick while Euan Henderson and Aaron McEneff struck in the second half to ensure an emphatic win at Tynecastle.
That means if both Raith Rovers and Dundee fail to win on Saturday, Hearts will be officially confirmed as champions. The Friday night match was due to be broadcast live on BBC Scotland but was moved to online only following the death of Prince Philip.
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