Hearts (H) match preview

Heart of Midlothian (H) – William Hill Scottish Premiership matchday seven

Saturday, September 19 – 5.45pm

BBSP Stadium Rugby Park

LAST TIME OUT

KILMARNOCK

Killie picked up a first victory of the league season on Tuesday night with a well-earned 1-0 victory in Edinburgh against Hibs.

George Stanger – fresh from his call-up to the New Zealand national team – scored the only goal of the game for Neil McCann’s side, who were dominant for large spells.

HEARTS

Last season’s runner-up were defeated 2-1 on the road by Falkirk during midweek.

James Wilson got on the scoresheet, levelling the game in Grangemouth, but the Jambos fell to a second-half winner.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for the cup clash have been on sale since Friday, September 4.

Full ticket information available HERE.

If you require assistance, please contact our ticketing team at tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk or call 01563 545311.

ADMISSION

Turnstiles will open at 4.30pm throughout the stadium – one hour and 15 minutes prior to kick-off.

Home supporters should note that access to the East Stand via the Rugby Road gates will be closed.

Numerous kiosks will be open before and during the match for fans in attendance, but please note these are card only.

TRAVEL

Supporters planning to travel via public transport should note that rail services between Glasgow and Kilmarnock are now operational after a three-week period of suspension due to engineering works between Barrhead and Dumfries.

MATCH COVERAGE

International subscribers can watch live on Killie TV, with commentary from Kieran Calderwood, Andrew Milligan and Adam Lyon.

Live updates will also be available across the club’s official social media channels throughout the night.

KILLIE SUPERSTORE

Opening hours: 10am – 5.45pm.

MATCHDAY GET TOGETHER

The Killie Community Hub will be open for the Matchday Get Together.

Supporters are welcome to pop in, meet up with fellow Killie fans and enjoy a tea or coffee and something to eat before making the short walk over to BBSP Stadium Rugby Park for kick-off.

WEATHER

15C | 80% chance of rain | cloudy and wet.

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Duncan Nicolson

Assistant Referee 1: Douglas Ross

Assistant Referee 2: Ross Anderson

Fourth Official: Jamie Wilkie

VAR: Matthew MacDermid