Hibs vs Hearts in the Scottish Cup is becoming an almost annual occurrence these days.The Edinburgh rivals faced off in last season's semi-final, with Robbie Neilson's men running out 2-1 winners at Hampden before going on to lose the final against Rangers after extra-time.
They met at the same stage in 2020 in front of no fans during the Covid pandemic, with then-Championship Hearts winning by the same scoreline to reach the final against Celtic, which they also lost on penalties.After the humiliation of 2012 final which they lost 5-1, Hibs enjoyed three wins in the cup, beating the holders the following season 1-0, before a 1-0 replay victory following a dramatic 2-2 draw at Tynecastle in 2016 as Alan Stubbs' men went on to lift the trophy.
Neil Lennon then knocked the Jambos out in 2017, beating Ian Cathro's side 3-1 in Leith after a goalless draw in Gorgie.The latest instalment comes just three weeks after the sides met on Premiership duty.
In-form Hearts won 3-0 to continue their eight-game unbeaten run against their near neighbours.The pressure is Lee Johnson after that defeat, with the Hibees' league form little to write home about.
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