Post Split Fixtures

[Monts]

Do we know when these will be announced?

I think we are due to play Aberdeen and Rangers away, with the rest at home.

What are you hoping for, in terms of the order?

Do we want Aberdeen early do we can try and put it to bed, or late so it possibly doesn't matter?

With the old firm games I think it would be good if we played each half of the old firm at the same time aberdeen play the other half, as it means neither team is expected to get points while the other doesn't.

What do you think?

[Billy Whizz]

They can’t be announced until after this Saturday’s fixtures
1st game post split is the weekend of the 10/11 April

Believe we are due 3 post split at home, 2 away
On that basis and where we’ve already played them

Home
Celtic
Livingston
St Mirren/St Johnstone

Away
Rangers
Aberdeen

[Monts]

They can’t be announced until after this Saturday’s fixtures
1st game post split is the weekend of the 10/11 April

Believe we are due 3 post split at home, 2 away
On that basis and where we’ve already played them

Home
Celtic
Livingston
St Mirren/St Johnstone

Away
Celtic
Aberdeen
Just completely avoid the huns, I like your thinking :wink:

[Billy Whizz]

Just completely avoid the huns, I like your thinking :wink:

Oops edited now

[bingo70]

They can’t be announced until after this Saturday’s fixtures
1st game post split is the weekend of the 10/11 April

Believe we are due 3 post split at home, 2 away
On that basis and where we’ve already played them

Home
Celtic
Livingston
St Mirren/St Johnstone

Away
Rangers
Aberdeen

Out record at home is so poor this season I hope we have 3 away games and 2 at home, I’m not sure if that’s going to be possible though.

I don’t want Aberdeen first game but I wouldn’t want them last either, somewhere tucked in the middle please.

[Sir David Gray]

Out record at home is so poor this season I hope we have 3 away games and 2 at home, I’m not sure if that’s going to be possible though.

I don’t want Aberdeen first game but I wouldn’t want them last either, somewhere tucked in the middle please.

I'm confident that we'll have 3rd wrapped up before the last game of the season so I'd be ok with that.

I agree I'd rather not have them first up as that will just add unnecessary stress.

[1van Sprou7e]

Hope it's St Mirren and not St J that makes the top 6

[04Sauzee]

Do we know when these will be announced?

I think we are due to play Aberdeen and Rangers away, with the rest at home.

What are you hoping for, in terms of the order?

Do we want Aberdeen early do we can try and put it to bed, or late so it possibly doesn't matter?

With the old firm games I think it would be good if we played each half of the old firm at the same time aberdeen play the other half, as it means neither team is expected to get points while the other doesn't.

What do you think?
Aberdeen early so we dont have the Aberdeen chairman in the press and on social media bleating about getting fans into Pittodrie.

[Wakeyhibee]

Aberdeen early so we dont have the Aberdeen chairman in the press and on social media bleating about getting fans into Pittodrie.

Agree, 1st game please.

[Billy Whizz]

Agree, 1st game please.

I think they base this on where both teams are on points after Saturday’s games

[DIXIHIBS]

Aberdeen last for me. If we play them 1st a dons win would give them a huge lift going into the last 4 games and could really deflate us. I know a hibs win would have opposite effect.

[Wakeyhibee]

I think they base this on where both teams are on points after Saturday’s games

I think for TV it will be earlier rather than later. The OF games are meaningless if still a big draw. Highly unlikely they will put the two remaining derbies close together. So I suspect they will show it before it also becomes unimportant.

[lord bunberry]

I think we’ll play them last, it’s the last big thing to be decided at the top end of the league so they’ll hope it comes down to a decider.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I think we’ll play them last, it’s the last big thing to be decided at the top end of the league so they’ll hope it comes down to a decider.

Is there a midweek game prior to the final day? If there is it’ll be then - Rangers at home to whoever will be the last game on tv.

[Sir David Gray]

Is there a midweek game prior to the final day? If there is it’ll be then - Rangers at home to whoever will be the last game on tv.

Yes the penultimate round is on a Wednesday night.

[seanshow]

The form table doesnt look good for the sheepies, unless they get the temporary manager bounce starting at the arabs on saturday.
Amazing that we have both conceded same at 6 goals each!
Also killie look donald ducked.



. P PTS W D L F A GD

1 Rangers FC 9 23 7 2 0 18 3 15
2 Celtic FC 9 19 6 1 2 15 5 10
3 Hibernian FC 9 18 6 0 3 12 6 6
4 St Johnstone 9 17 5 2 2 12 7 5
5 Motherwell FC 9 16 5 1 3 12 12 0
6 Ross County 9 12 4 0 5 12 16 -4
7 Livingston FC 9 11 3 2 4 9 11 -2
8 St. Mirren 9 10 2 4 3 6 11 -5
9 Dundee United 9 9 2 3 4 9 14 -5
10 Hamilton Acad. 9 7 1 4 4 9 12 -3
11 Aberdeen FC 9 7 1 4 4 1 6 -5
12 Kilmarnock FC 9 1 0 1 8 5 18 -13

[hibeejeebies]

The form table doesnt look good for the sheepies, unless they get the temporary manager bounce starting at the arabs on saturday.
Amazing that we have both conceded same at 6 goals each!
Also killie look donald ducked.



. P PTS W D L F A GD

1 Rangers FC 9 23 7 2 0 18 3 15
2 Celtic FC 9 19 6 1 2 15 5 10
3 Hibernian FC 9 18 6 0 3 12 6 6
4 St Johnstone 9 17 5 2 2 12 7 5
5 Motherwell FC 9 16 5 1 3 12 12 0
6 Ross County 9 12 4 0 5 12 16 -4
7 Livingston FC 9 11 3 2 4 9 11 -2
8 St. Mirren 9 10 2 4 3 6 11 -5
9 Dundee United 9 9 2 3 4 9 14 -5
10 Hamilton Acad. 9 7 1 4 4 9 12 -3
11 Aberdeen FC 9 7 1 4 4 1 6 -5
12 Kilmarnock FC 9 1 0 1 8 5 18 -13

Marvelling at how you've managed to do that Sean 😁

[JimBHibees]

I'm confident that we'll have 3rd wrapped up before the last game of the season so I'd be ok with that.

I agree I'd rather not have them first up as that will just add unnecessary stress.

Yep Aberdeen the later the better for me.

[JimBHibees]

Hope it's St Mirren and not St J that makes the top 6

Yep our record is night and day between the two very good against one poor against the other.

[Greenbeard]

Sheep last please. Confident we can match their points haul over the other matches, or at least stay 4pts clear, to make the visit there a dead rubber.

[hibbysam]

Aberdeen early followed by them playing Rangers and Celtic back to back. Third wrapped up with three games to go.

[147lothian]

When are the Scottish cup ties taking place? When do we play QoS? Anyone heard anything?

[WhileTheChief..]

Win on Saturday and it probably won’t matter., 3rd place will be ours.

Aberdeen will take hee-haw off Rangers or Celtic.

They’d need to win both their other games by bucket loads to get even with us and then beat us to get 3rd. That’s with us taking nowt from the post split games.

[Billy Whizz]

When are the Scottish cup ties taking place? When do we play QoS? Anyone heard anything?

Weekend of 3rd/4th April
As far as I’m aware, actual dates, times and TV games haven’t been decided yet

[147lothian]

Weekend of 3rd/4th April
As far as I’m aware, actual dates, times and TV games haven’t been decided yet

Cheers BW:aok:

[Sir David Gray]

Weekend of 3rd/4th April
As far as I’m aware, actual dates, times and TV games haven’t been decided yet

I'm not sure about dates and times (although the Queen of the South website has it down as 3rd April at 3pm) but Premier have confirmed they will show Celtic v Arbroath/Falkirk and Rangers v Cove Rangers.

The two BBC games have yet to be decided.

[Billy Whizz]

I'm not sure about dates and times (although the Queen of the South website has it down as 3rd April at 3pm) but Premier have confirmed they will show Celtic v Arbroath/Falkirk and Rangers v Cove Rangers.

The two BBC games have yet to be decided.

Have they, must have missed this, but probably not surprised they pick these 2
Had a quick look on the Live-Football on TV site, and it’s not listed yet

[Power]

Not aware of the post split fixture announcement (guessing middle of next week) but I do know the dates.

- Matchday 34 - April 10th/11th
- Matchday 35 - April 20th/21st
- Matchday 36 - May 1st/2nd
- Matchday 37 - May 11th/12th
- Matchday 38 - May 15th/16th

[Hibs4185]

Surely we want the ‘easier’ teams first and try to get it wrapped up before playing rangers, Celtic and aberdeen?

2 early wins and it could be done and dusted.

[Eyrie]

Surely we want the ‘easier’ teams first and try to get it wrapped up before playing rangers, Celtic and aberdeen?

2 early wins and it could be done and dusted.

Which is why I expect the Aberdeen trip to be the first or second game.

Playing them in the final fixture means it's very likely to be meaningless. Sky will want one game that has something riding on it and that's the only contender in the top half of the split. Sevco and Celtc are locked into first and second place, and it's difficult to get anyone interested in a match to finish fifth even if there is a European place potentially on offer (depending on who wins the Cup).

[cabbageandribs1875]

we really need St mirren to hang on :agree: a point at Hamilton won't be enough for them if St johnstone beat Ross co at home

[Not So Young]

I've never liked the split it allows the SPFL to "fix" the fixtures

If we have to have a split the post split fixtures should be announced at the start of the season like

6th plays 1st
5th plays 2nd
4th plays 3rd

etc

That way it can't be fixed so that either side of the OF don't win it when they play each other

[Cod Boy]

I've never liked the split it allows the SPFL to "fix" the fixtures

If we have to have a split the post split fixtures should be announced at the start of the season like

6th plays 1st
5th plays 2nd
4th plays 3rd

etc

That way it can't be fixed so that either side of the OF don't win it when they play each other


Bang on there is a decent chance we get sent to ibrox last game of season when they get the trophy because no chance they are sending Celitic there.

[JohnMcM]

I've never liked the split it allows the SPFL to "fix" the fixtures

If we have to have a split the post split fixtures should be announced at the start of the season like

6th plays 1st
5th plays 2nd
4th plays 3rd

etc

That way it can't be fixed so that either side of the OF don't win it when they play each other

That would be good. We know though it’ll never be as transparent as that. :agree:

[WhileTheChief..]

Then folk would complain about an uneven amount of home/away fixtures.

They wait until they know who the top 6 is to try and ensure that if you got fewer home ties one year you make up for it the next.

No one is trying to ‘fix’ anything.

There’s been a couple of occasions where the Police wanted to avoid an Old Firm title decider but that’s hardly fixing the league.

[JohnMcM]

Then folk would complain about an uneven amount of home/away fixtures.

They wait until they know who the top 6 is to try and ensure that if you got fewer home ties one year you make up for it the next.

No one is trying to ‘fix’ anything.

There’s been a couple of occasions where the Police wanted to avoid an Old Firm title decider but that’s hardly fixing the league.

Fair point. I’m still suspicious though, as I am with anything to do with them.

[Monts]

You would think if they want to make it as exciting as possible for neutrals, they will give us the old firm first two games, followed by aberdeen. And give aberdeen one of the old firm and one of the 5th/6th placed teams in the first two games. would mean that there would probably be 3 points between us going into the aberdeen game, and possibly be even going into the last two games.

[southern hibby]

I personally hope we get Aberdeen last game of the season. Normally wouldn’t bother me but my thinking is if Aberdeen beat us first game it gives them the edge to draw back the other 3 points we’re in front. Probably have a new manager in by then so may get a lift from this too. However hopefully by the last game of the season we will have enough points that Aberdeen can’t claw it back and 3rd is ours.

GGTTH

[Monts]

Do we know yet when they'll be coming out?

[Wakeyhibee]

Do we know yet when they'll be coming out?

Googled it last time they were confirmed was 5th April 2019. So maybe 2 weeks away yet

[Allez Hibs]

I've never liked the split it allows the SPFL to "fix" the fixtures

If we have to have a split the post split fixtures should be announced at the start of the season like

6th plays 1st
5th plays 2nd
4th plays 3rd

etc

That way it can't be fixed so that either side of the OF don't win it when they play each other

Agreed. That is too much like common sense though.

[O'Rourke3]

Do we know yet when they'll be coming out?
Googled it last time they were confirmed was 5th April 2019. So maybe 2 weeks away yetAlthough there is no reason they are not out now. The top 6 had two possibilities. So a plan for both should be ready now.

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[hibbysam]

Although there is no reason they are not out now. The top 6 had two possibilities. So a plan for both should be ready now.

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It had three possibilities, which meant the bottom 6 had three possibilities, plus liaising with TV companies, plus the fact there isn’t any rush, there is three weeks before the next game.

[Billy Whizz]

It had three possibilities, which meant the bottom 6 had three possibilities, plus liaising with TV companies, plus the fact there isn’t any rush, there is three weeks before the next game.

And they’ll also want the Old Form post split game before the 26th April😳

[hibbysam]

And they’ll also want the Old Form post split game before the 26th April😳

I would imagine the post split old firm game will be the midweek game. They’ll be wanting to minimise the potential for trouble as much as possible.

[Billy Whizz]

I would imagine the post split old firm game will be the midweek game. They’ll be wanting to minimise the potential for trouble as much as possible.

They won’t want fans sitting in beer gardens watching the game
It’s sad that fixture lists have to revolve round those

[green day]

We look most likely have Rangers, Livi, and St Johnstone at home, and Celtic and the sheep away.

[CB Hibs 68]

We look most likely have Rangers, Livi, and St Johnstone at home, and Celtic and the sheep away.
I am sure I read once that the post league split can only work out exactly as it should in terms of home and away matches for the respective top six teams if the same six teams finish top six in consecutive seasons.That rarely if ever has happened so that is why you get weird anomalies in terms of post split fixtures.If that is the case we will find out soon enough as one team or another will have an issue about how the final fixtures pan out.

[hibbysam]

I am sure I read once that the post league split can only work out exactly as it should in terms of home and away matches for the respective top six teams if the same six teams finish top six in consecutive seasons.That rarely if ever has happened so that is why you get weird anomalies in terms of post split fixtures.If that is the case we will find out soon enough as one team or another will have an issue about how the final fixtures pan out.

Us, Rangers and St Johnstone are due 3/2, Celtic, Aberdeen and Livi are due 2/3 so we’ll all get 19/19 (if it was st mirren or Dundee United that wouldn’t have been the case, someone would’ve had 20/18).

Within that a few fixtures will change to make it 19/19 but ours shouldn’t.

[Bristolhibby]

Bang on there is a decent chance we get sent to ibrox last game of season when they get the trophy because no chance they are sending Celitic there.

A bit like that time we were “parading” the League Cup Trophy. What game shall we do that at, I know, Hearts.

Let’s hope if so we spoil the party.

J

[lord bunberry]

We look most likely have Rangers, Livi, and St Johnstone at home, and Celtic and the sheep away.
I think you’ve got the huns and Celtic the wrong way round, we’ve already played the huns twice at Easter Road. 2-2 and 0-1.

[Sir David Gray]

I think you’ve got the huns and Celtic the wrong way round, we’ve already played the huns twice at Easter Road. 2-2 and 0-1.

Yes we'll have Rangers at Ibrox and Celtic at Easter Road.

[Monts]

Looks like we might need to be the ones to end the unbeaten run

[Monts]

Someone mentioned on another thread that the fixtures are due out today.

[Sir David Gray]

Someone mentioned on another thread that the fixtures are due out today.

Probably me. That's what the Sportsound commentator said yesterday during the match.

[green day]

I think you’ve got the huns and Celtic the wrong way round, we’ve already played the huns twice at Easter Road. 2-2 and 0-1.


Yes we'll have Rangers at Ibrox and Celtic at Easter Road.

They try to get 19 home and 19 away so quirks emerge.............especially with Celtic/Rangers matches.

Stole this from P&B and it makes sense to me -

Rangers should have 3 home games but Celtic , Aberdeen , Hibs and Livingston have only gone to Ibrox once, so one of them (It won't be Celtic by past fixtures) will get a 3rd home game with Rangers.


Hibs should play at home to Celtic , Livingston and who ever finishes 6th , but I can see them being the team asked to swap Rangers and Celtic games

[BlackSheep]

They try to get 19 home and 19 away so quirks emerge.............especially with Celtic/Rangers matches.

Stole this from P&B and it makes sense to me -

Rangers should have 3 home games but Celtic , Aberdeen , Hibs and Livingston have only gone to Ibrox once, so one of them (It won't be Celtic by past fixtures) will get a 3rd home game with Rangers.


Hibs should play at home to Celtic , Livingston and who ever finishes 6th , but I can see them being the team asked to swap Rangers and Celtic games

So... St Johnstone. lol.

[Moulin Yarns]

🏆 Here are your post-split Premiership fixtures.

📺 @ScotlandSky have initially selected:

📅 May 2nd: @RangersFC v @CelticFC
📅 May 15th @RangersFC v @AberdeenFC

Further matches may be selected in due course.
https://spfl.co.uk/news/press-release-post-split-fixtures

https://spfl.co.uk/league/premiership/fixtures



The Rangers away first off

Finish at home to celtc

[St Pauli Hibee]

TOP-SIX FIXTURES
Saturday April 10
Celtic v Livingston (3.00pm)
St Johnstone v Aberdeen (3.00pm)
Sunday April 11
Rangers v Hibernian (3.00pm)
Wednesday April 21
Aberdeen v Celtic (7.45pm)
Hibernian v Livingston (7.45pm)
St Johnstone v Rangers (7.45pm)
Saturday May 1
Hibernian v St Johnstone (3.00pm)
Livingston v Aberdeen (3.00pm)
Sunday May 2
Rangers v Celtic (Sky Sports, 12 noon)
Wednesday May 12
Aberdeen v Hibernian (7.45pm)
Celtic v St Johnstone (7.45pm)
Livingston v Rangers (7.45pm)
Saturday May 15
Hibernian v Celtic (12.30pm)
Rangers v Aberdeen (Sky Sports, 12.30pm)
St Johnstone v Livingston (12.30pm)
BOTTOM-SIX FIXTURES
Saturday April 10
Hamilton Academical v Dundee United (3.00pm)
Kilmarnock v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v St Mirren (3.00pm)
Wednesday April 21
Hamilton Academical v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v Dundee United (7.45pm)
Ross County v St Mirren (7.45pm)
Saturday May 1
Dundee United v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v Kilmarnock (3.00pm)
St Mirren v Hamilton Academical (3.00pm)
Wednesday May 12
Dundee United v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v St Mirren (7.45pm)
Ross County v Hamilton Academical (7.45pm)
Sunday May 16
Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock (12 noon)
Motherwell v Ross County (12 noon)
St Mirren v Dundee United (12 noon)

[Peevemor]

Saturday April 10
Celtic v Livingston (3.00pm)
St Johnstone v Aberdeen (3.00pm)


Sunday April 11
Rangers v Hibernian (3.00pm)


Wednesday April 21
Aberdeen v Celtic (7.45pm)
Hibernian v Livingston (7.45pm)
St Johnstone v Rangers (7.45pm)


Saturday May 1
Hibernian v St Johnstone (3.00pm)
Livingston v Aberdeen (3.00pm)


Sunday May 2
Rangers v Celtic (Sky Sports, 12 noon)


Wednesday May 12
Aberdeen v Hibernian (7.45pm)
Celtic v St Johnstone (7.45pm)
Livingston v Rangers (7.45pm)


Saturday May 15
Hibernian v Celtic (12.30pm)
Rangers v Aberdeen (Sky Sports, 12.30pm)
St Johnstone v Livingston (12.30pm)


BOTTOM-SIX FIXTURES


Saturday April 10
Hamilton Academical v Dundee United (3.00pm)
Kilmarnock v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v St Mirren (3.00pm)


Wednesday April 21
Hamilton Academical v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v Dundee United (7.45pm)
Ross County v St Mirren (7.45pm)


Saturday May 1
Dundee United v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v Kilmarnock (3.00pm)
St Mirren v Hamilton Academical (3.00pm)


Wednesday May 12
Dundee United v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v St Mirren (7.45pm)
Ross County v Hamilton Academical (7.45pm)


Sunday May 16
Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock (12 noon)
Motherwell v Ross County (12 noon)
St Mirren v Dundee United (12 noon)

[bingo70]

Given us the most difficult game first and Aberdeen what should be their easiest game first.

That’s not a coincidence, they obviously want to ramp up the race for 3rd and will be hoping they gain 3 points on us in the first game after the split.

[Sir David Gray]

Never doubted the BBC commentator for a moment. :greengrin

[SHODAN]

Aberdeen and Celtic last two fixtures. If 3rd isn't done by then we're in trouble.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Given us the most difficult game first and Aberdeen what should be their easiest game first.

That’s not a coincidence, they obviously want to ramp up the race for 3rd and will be hoping they gain 3 points on us in the first game after the split.

Not a bad time to get Rangers though and in the 2nd game it’s turned back round.

Hopefully all wrapped up after the Livi game.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Aberdeen and Celtic last two fixtures. If 3rd isn't done by then we're in trouble.

Let’s not start panicking - we’ve done fairly well v Celtic this season and beat Aberdeen last time we played.

[ancient hibee]

Aberdeen and Celtic last two fixtures. If 3rd isn't done by then we're in trouble.

Or,Aberdeen’s last two fixtures Hibs and Rangers they’re in even bigger trouble.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aberdeen and Celtic last two fixtures. If 3rd isn't done by then we're in trouble.


i don't expect Aberdeen to get anything at St johnstone nor us at Ibrox


the 2nd round IF we beat Livingston and Aberdeen lose at home to Sellick that will be it :)

[St Pauli Hibee]

i don't expect Aberdeen to get anything at St johnstone nor us at Ibrox


the 2nd round IF we beat Livingston and Aberdeen lose at home to Sellick that will be it :)

Thats exactly my thinking. Livi @ home already shaping up to be the clincher in my book

[MWHIBBIES]

Aberdeen and Celtic last two fixtures. If 3rd isn't done by then we're in trouble.

Why's that? No reason we cant get something from both

[Greenbeard]

A draw at Ipox would be ideal for us. Keep the Stickies on an unbeaten run through to their last game v the Sheep. Wouldn't want the Stickies to have nothing to play for in the event that a Sheep win there gives them a chance to catch us. But I think the Sheep will be more set, at least initially, on keeping Livvie at bay in the race for 4th so they may set up not to lose in their first three matches. On current form three 0-0 draws isn't out of the question. And if they manage that, then they can go gung ho against us.

[The Spaceman]

That is a really good set of fixtures for us. Chance to have this done and dusted by Pittodrie and, should we mess up and lose the driving seat, a chance to reclaim it at Pittrodrie. If it is still even a debate by the final day, we probably don't deserve it.

[1van Sprou7e]

Aberdeen getting Rangers on the last day is good, they'll get pumped off a rangers team in party mode whereas there's a small chance we might be able to nick a draw against them

Or so i hope anyway...

[calumhibee1]

Happy with that. Aberdeen are highly unlikely to have caught us before the last game if they’re going to do it. That would leave them needing something away at Rangers.

I’d suspect it’ll be as good as done/potentially mathematically done before we go to Pittodrie.

[WhileTheChief..]

Wasn’t fussed what order they’re played in, no chance of Aberdeen catching us.

[ancient hibee]

A draw at Ipox would be ideal for us. Keep the Stickies on an unbeaten run through to their last game v the Sheep. Wouldn't want the Stickies to have nothing to play for in the event that a Sheep win there gives them a chance to catch us. But I think the Sheep will be more set, at least initially, on keeping Livvie at bay in the race for 4th so they may set up not to lose in their first three matches. On current form three 0-0 draws isn't out of the question. And if they manage that, then they can go gung ho against us.
Well if they have three 0-0 and we have one win they can go as gung ho as they like:greengrin

[Greenbeard]

Well if they have three 0-0 and we have one win they can go as gung ho as they like:greengrin
Agreed!

[DIXIHIBS]

Maybe its just me but i am shi$$ing it that we cant hold on to 3rd place. I know everything points to us doing it but been kicked in the baws too many times!!

[scoopyboy]

Never doubted the BBC commentator for a moment. :greengrin

Nothing wrong with your hearing either:thumbsup:

[Stairway 2 7]

More worried about someone outwith top 3 winning the Cup than that Aberdeen team going above us

[Brightside]

I'd rather we had 5 away games. :greengrin

[mayo hibee]

Happy enough with that fixture list. We just need to match Aberdeen's results over the first three rounds, or be no more than a point worse off than them, and it will be done and dusted before we go to Pittodrie.

Given that those three rounds include home games against Livi and St Johnstone for us whereas they're away to both that should be very achievable, even allowing for no crowds reducing home advantage a bit.

[calumhibee1]

Happy enough with that fixture list. We just need to match Aberdeen's results over the first three rounds, or be no more than a point worse off than them, and it will be done and dusted before we go to Pittodrie.

Given that those three rounds include home games against Livi and St Johnstone for us whereas they're away to both that should be very achievable, even allowing for no crowds reducing home advantage a bit.

We’ll both most likely lose to the OF.

Like you said, that means we need to match their results against Livi and St J. We’re at home to both, they’re away to both.

Should be looking to extend our lead, never mind match it but matching will of course do.

[Billy Whizz]

We’ll both most likely lose to the OF.

Like you said, that means we need to match their results against Livi and St J. We’re at home to both, they’re away to both.

Should be looking to extend our lead, never mind match it but matching will of course do.

Rangers game is a free hit, go for it Hibs

[Carheenlea]

I remain convinced we will be the first team to beat Rangers this season in the league - be a very Hibs thing to do to go through there and beat them.

If we don’t, then the steady accumulation of points throughout the season has afforded us a couple of defeats in the run in without doing huge damage. Get the toughest test out the way first - happy with that.

[Sir David Gray]

Aberdeen need to get the gap down to 4 points after the first round of games to have any chance.

We are unlikely to get anything at Ibrox and Aberdeen haven't lost at McDiarmid Park for almost 5 years.

If they're not 4 points behind us after this round then it's definitely over.

[eezyrider]

Sunday April 11
Rangers v Hibernian (3.00pm)

Wednesday April 21
Hibernian v Livingston (7.45pm)

Saturday May 1
Hibernian v St Johnstone (3.00pm)

Wednesday May 12
Aberdeen v Hibernian (7.45pm)

Saturday May 15
Hibernian v Celtic (12.30pm)


Not bad fixtures. Hopefully having 3rd wrapped up after Livi.

EZ

[hibby rae]

We’ll both most likely lose to the OF.

Like you said, that means we need to match their results against Livi and St J. We’re at home to both, they’re away to both.

Should be looking to extend our lead, never mind match it but matching will of course do.

Celtic at Easter Road? I fancy us for that. Not only have they not won in the league there in years, I think we have pretty decent record against them at this point in the season overall.

I agree about looking to extend our league. Especially as the Sheep couldn't score in a brothel.

[HH81]

So no chance of seeing the rangers game as they don't do PPV?

[JohnMcM]

Come on Hibs, make this happen.
:flag:

[Billy Whizz]

So no chance of seeing the rangers game as they don't do PPV?

That’s a blow, and a bit disappointing

[CMurdoch]

Rangers game is a free hit, go for it Hibs

Only caveat to that would be to avoid injuries and suspensions in that game so we go into the next fixtures with all the players available to burst Livingston and St Johnstone

[B.H.F.C]

So no chance of seeing the rangers game as they don't do PPV?

I thought it was just Celtic that didn’t offer PPV?

[Billy Whizz]

I thought it was just Celtic that didn’t offer PPV?

Our last game at Ibrox was on Sky, so no idea

[truehibernian]

St. Johnstone are on a rich vein of form, buoyed by getting top 6 with the last 'kick of the balls' on Saturday, and scoring goals.

Aberdeen are in wretched form, can't score, and personally think there's more chance of us getting something off The Rangers than the Dons getting a win at McDiarmid.

Good set of fixtures, can't wait for them to start. As others have said though, if not us, one of the Old Firm has to win the cup.........:pray:

[Seveno]

If we get 7 points out of that then Aberdeen need to win all their games. One goal in their last 10 matches suggests that will prove a bit tricky for them.

[truehibernian]

If we get 7 points out of that then Aberdeen need to win all their games. One goal in their last 10 matches suggests that will prove a bit tricky for them.

Plus Flo won't want to score against his beloved Rangers either :greengrin:cbhe'll probably have a 55 t-shirt on underneath his strip when they play them.

[Hibbyradge]

St. Johnstone are on a rich vein of form, buoyed by getting top 6 with the last 'kick of the balls' on Saturday, and scoring goals.

Aberdeen are in wretched form, can't score, and personally think there's more chance of us getting something off The Rangers than the Dons getting a win at McDiarmid.

Good set of fixtures, can't wait for them to start. As others have said though, if not us, one of the Old Firm has to win the cup.........:pray:

I Aberdeen will win in Perth.

St Johnstone have virtually nothing to play for now and Aberdeen's fortunes have to change sometime.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I Aberdeen will win in Perth.

St Johnstone have virtually nothing to play for now and Aberdeen's fortunes have to change sometime.

5th place gets a European spot if the Scottish Cup is won by a team finishing in the top 4. They're only 4 points behind Livi, I think they'd fancy their chances of catching Livi.

[Billy Whizz]

I Aberdeen will win in Perth.

St Johnstone have virtually nothing to play for now and Aberdeen's fortunes have to change sometime.

St Johnstone can catch Livingston, they are nearer them, than Aberdeen are to Hibs

[Onion]

I Aberdeen will win in Perth.

St Johnstone have virtually nothing to play for now and Aberdeen's fortunes have to change sometime.

Every game for Aberdeen is a cup final, not the case for Hibs.
Dons cannot afford not to win their first match, irrespective of what Hibs do.

[truehibernian]

I Aberdeen will win in Perth.

St Johnstone have virtually nothing to play for now and Aberdeen's fortunes have to change sometime.

It's a stretch HR, but they are 9 points off 4th and only 4 points off Livi in 5th. That's anything between £130,000 - £250,000 to play for, which for a club like Saintees is a lot of money. Plenty for them to play for financially, not forgetting professional pride and continuing their run and ending the season on a high. I think they'll be a team that take points from any of the other 5 teams.

I watched Aberdeen on Saturday and they were absolutely awful. Could still be playing now and not scored.

[Hibbyradge]

St Johnstone can catch Livingston, they are nearer them, than Aberdeen are to Hibs

I know. I still think Aberdeen will beat them.

There's no reward for catching Livi apart from a slightly bigger purse, which isn't going to stir the fire in the St Johnstone bellies and that's why I said they had virtually nothing to play for.

I didn't make any prediction about Aberdeen catching us

[Hibbyradge]

5th place gets a European spot if the Scottish Cup is won by a team finishing in the top 4. They're only 4 points behind Livi, I think they'd fancy their chances of catching Livi.

I just read this after posting my last contribution. I didn't realise that 5th could mean Europe.

That might be a bigger incentive, but I think Aberdeen will do them.

[Hibbyradge]

Every game for Aberdeen is a cup final, not the case for Hibs.
Dons cannot afford not to win their first match, irrespective of what Hibs do.

I wasn't talking about Hibs.

[King Cosell]

Aberdeen need to get the gap down to 4 points after the first round of games to have any chance.

We are unlikely to get anything at Ibrox and Aberdeen haven't lost at McDiarmid Park for almost 5 years.

If they're not 4 points behind us after this round then it's definitely over.

Can see Rangers being less gung ho. Their main aim now is to remain undefeated, and I think they'll probably achieve that, but I wouldn't be surprised if they draw 2 or 3.

[hibbysam]

I know. I still think Aberdeen will beat them.

There's no reward for catching Livi apart from a slightly bigger purse, which isn't going to stir the fire in the St Johnstone bellies and that's why I said they had virtually nothing to play for.

I didn't make any prediction about Aberdeen catching us

It’s a near certain European place. Nobody outside the top 4 is winning the Scottish cup.

[one day maybe...]

I thought it was just Celtic that didn’t offer PPV?

Be on a certain illegal website my mate says (He) watches all their games on that, for the (goals).
Not for me but it will be available..

[Sir David Gray]

So no chance of seeing the rangers game as they don't do PPV?

Rangers do PPV, it's Celtic that doesn't do it.

Rangers' PPV is £9.99.

[Sammy7nil]

I can see Hibs going in to the final round of fixtures one point in front of Aberdeen. So long as The Rangers remain unbeaten that is fine. However if they have lost a game they could play weak team and save themselves for cup. Giving the Dandies a squeak for that reason I hope Rangers remain unbeaten.

[JimBHibees]

Really surprised the Aberdeen game isn't one of the early ones as every chance 3rd will be done by then imo.

[calumhibee1]

Celtic at Easter Road? I fancy us for that. Not only have they not won in the league there in years, I think we have pretty decent record against them at this point in the season overall.

I agree about looking to extend our league. Especially as the Sheep couldn't score in a brothel.

Sorry, was more meaning in the games before we go to Pittodrie, so away to Ibrox for us and Parkhead for Aberdeen.

We could definitely get something from Celtic.

[Allez Hibs]

A good set of fixtures.

[Allez Hibs]

Really surprised the Aberdeen game isn't one of the early ones as every chance 3rd will be done by then imo.

Same here. Thought it would have been in 1st or 2nd round of games. Lets hope it's done before we play them.

[CMurdoch]

By the time game 3 finishes Hibs will be home and dry in 3rd.

The interesting part is seeing whether St Johnstone can overhaul Livingston to win the last European space.
I would prefer St Johnstone to represent Scotland in Europe next season so i'm hoping they can do it.
Under their manager, who I rate, I think they will be a good team again next season whereas I can see Livingston falling back a little.

[Jones28]

Our most difficult game first is good. Ramps up the pressure on Aberdeen.

[erin go bragh]

So no chance of seeing the rangers game as they don't do PPV?

Iptv 😉

[erin go bragh]

I can see Hibs going in to the final round of fixtures one point in front of Aberdeen. So long as The Rangers remain unbeaten that is fine. However if they have lost a game they could play weak team and save themselves for cup. Giving the Dandies a squeak for that reason I hope Rangers remain unbeaten.

Hope we smash their unbeaten record at Greyskull.

[Onion]

Really surprised the Aberdeen game isn't one of the early ones as every chance 3rd will be done by then imo.

If Hibs beat Aberdeen week 1, the race for 3rd is done. They may see Hibs as favourites so giving us the hardest possible fixture first, and a very wannabe match for the Dons, keeps the race alive.

[HibbyAndy]

2 home games against Livi and St.Johnstone , Win 1 and we are home and hosed stop panicking

[Eyrie]

Rangers do PPV, it's Celtic that doesn't do it.

Rangers' PPV is £9.99.

To be fair to Sevco that is a very good price compared to everyone else.

But since it's Sevco I won't be paying it. Same with the other arse cheek, although their petty refusal to allow PPV meant I couldn't boycott them for the game last September.

[Wakeyhibee]

Very kind set of fixtures, not overly concerned at all but do hope we put it out of sight early doors.

[wookie70]

Very kind set of fixtures, not overly concerned at all but do hope we put it out of sight early doors.

I agree, might catch The Thes sleeping and then a chance of sewing it up before Aberdeen. We have a margin of error but I hope and also think we won't need it

[Sammy7nil]

Hope we smash their unbeaten record at Greyskull.

Me too - however history shows we rarely smash anyone and even less so a team of unbeaten champions away from home.

[scoopyboy]

Very kind set of fixtures, not overly concerned at all but do hope we put it out of sight early doors.

Yeah I would agree with that.

Good thing for me is that SJ are at home to Aberdeen in the first game and they have to be up for it as they will see the chance to catch Livi.

Should Aberdeen beat them they could just be fulfilling a fixture by the time they come to us. If they beat Aberdeen it makes it that bit harder for the Sheep to catch us.

[FilipinoHibs]

You have to say the opening fixture gives Aberdeen the chance to close the gap to 4 points putting the pressure on us to do something in the next two games. Not saying they are up to it but a big incentive for them.

[147lothian]

Have the fixtures came out yet? If so can anyone put them up on here? Cheers

[Piqué]

Have the fixtures came out yet? If so can anyone put them up on here? Cheers

They are posted in this thread at the bottom of page 2

[007 Mickey Weir]

We only really need to win one game and draw at pittodrie and that’s it sorted.

[hibbysam]

We only really need to win one game and draw at pittodrie and that’s it sorted.

Win 1 game without the draw and it’s done. I feel it’s done already, however Aberdeen certainly aren’t getting 11 points from their 5 games. That’s either 4 wins or going unbeaten.

[Sir David Gray]

Have the fixtures came out yet? If so can anyone put them up on here? Cheers

Saturday April 10
Celtic v Livingston (3.00pm)
St Johnstone v Aberdeen (3.00pm)


Sunday April 11
Rangers v Hibernian (3.00pm)


Wednesday April 21
Aberdeen v Celtic (7.45pm)
Hibernian v Livingston (7.45pm)
St Johnstone v Rangers (7.45pm)


Saturday May 1
Hibernian v St Johnstone (3.00pm)
Livingston v Aberdeen (3.00pm)


Sunday May 2
Rangers v Celtic (Sky Sports, 12 noon)


Wednesday May 12
Aberdeen v Hibernian (7.45pm)
Celtic v St Johnstone (7.45pm)
Livingston v Rangers (7.45pm)


Saturday May 15
Hibernian v Celtic (12.30pm)
Rangers v Aberdeen (Sky Sports, 12.30pm)
St Johnstone v Livingston (12.30pm)


BOTTOM-SIX FIXTURES


Saturday April 10
Hamilton Academical v Dundee United (3.00pm)
Kilmarnock v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v St Mirren (3.00pm)


Wednesday April 21
Hamilton Academical v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v Dundee United (7.45pm)
Ross County v St Mirren (7.45pm)


Saturday May 1
Dundee United v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v Kilmarnock (3.00pm)
St Mirren v Hamilton Academical (3.00pm)


Wednesday May 12
Dundee United v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v St Mirren (7.45pm)
Ross County v Hamilton Academical (7.45pm)


Sunday May 16
Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock (12 noon)
Motherwell v Ross County (12 noon)
St Mirren v Dundee United (12 noon)

[147lothian]

Saturday April 10
Celtic v Livingston (3.00pm)
St Johnstone v Aberdeen (3.00pm)


Sunday April 11
Rangers v Hibernian (3.00pm)


Wednesday April 21
Aberdeen v Celtic (7.45pm)
Hibernian v Livingston (7.45pm)
St Johnstone v Rangers (7.45pm)


Saturday May 1
Hibernian v St Johnstone (3.00pm)
Livingston v Aberdeen (3.00pm)


Sunday May 2
Rangers v Celtic (Sky Sports, 12 noon)


Wednesday May 12
Aberdeen v Hibernian (7.45pm)
Celtic v St Johnstone (7.45pm)
Livingston v Rangers (7.45pm)


Saturday May 15
Hibernian v Celtic (12.30pm)
Rangers v Aberdeen (Sky Sports, 12.30pm)
St Johnstone v Livingston (12.30pm)


BOTTOM-SIX FIXTURES


Saturday April 10
Hamilton Academical v Dundee United (3.00pm)
Kilmarnock v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v St Mirren (3.00pm)


Wednesday April 21
Hamilton Academical v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v Dundee United (7.45pm)
Ross County v St Mirren (7.45pm)


Saturday May 1
Dundee United v Ross County (3.00pm)
Motherwell v Kilmarnock (3.00pm)
St Mirren v Hamilton Academical (3.00pm)


Wednesday May 12
Dundee United v Motherwell (7.45pm)
Kilmarnock v St Mirren (7.45pm)
Ross County v Hamilton Academical (7.45pm)


Sunday May 16
Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock (12 noon)
Motherwell v Ross County (12 noon)
St Mirren v Dundee United (12 noon)


Cheers:aok:

[MWHIBBIES]

Me too - however history shows we rarely smash anyone and even less so a team of unbeaten champions away from home.

History shows that for every team.

[HH81]

Rangers do PPV, it's Celtic that doesn't do it.

Rangers' PPV is £9.99.

Oh sorry. Had it in my head that Rangers didn't have it either.

Last game there was on TV so shame this one isn't too.

[SHODAN]

Potential fixture dates for a team that reaches the Scottish Cup final:

Sat 3rd April (SC R3)
Sat 10th April (SP R34)
Sat 17th April (SC R4)
Wed 21st April (SP R35)
Sat 24th April (SC QF)
Sat 1st May (SP R36)
Sat 8th May (SC SF)
Wed 12th May (SP R37)
Sat 15th May (SP R38)
Sat 22nd May (SC F)

Phew!

[oneone73]

Potential fixture dates for a team that reaches the Scottish Cup final:

Sat 3rd April (SC R3)
Sat 10th April (SP R34)
Sat 17th April (SC R4)
Wed 21st April (SP R35)
Sat 24th April (SC QF)
Sat 1st May (SP R36)
Sat 8th May (SC SF)
Wed 12th May (SP R37)
Sat 15th May (SP R38)
Sat 22nd May (SC F)

Phew!

Hopefully we'll be able to relax between winning our semi and playing the final with two dead rubbers.

[1van Sprou7e]

Potential fixture dates for a team that reaches the Scottish Cup final:

Sat 3rd April (SC R3)
Sat 10th April (SP R34)
Sat 17th April (SC R4)
Wed 21st April (SP R35)
Sat 24th April (SC QF)
Sat 1st May (SP R36)
Sat 8th May (SC SF)
Wed 12th May (SP R37)
Sat 15th May (SP R38)
Sat 22nd May (SC F)

Phew!

2 midweek games? Nothing crazy at all..

[Sergio sledge]

You have to say the opening fixture gives Aberdeen the chance to close the gap to 4 points putting the pressure on us to do something in the next two games. Not saying they are up to it but a big incentive for them.

It's a big incentive for Aberdeen, but based on current form St Johnstone are no easy game. Over the last 10 games they are 3rd in the form level on points with Celtic. Aberdeen on the other hand are 11th having only scored 1 goal in those 10 games.

St Johnstone also have the chance of catching Livi and a possible European spot so they'll be well up for it, especially as Livi aren't in great form either.

[Bobby's Cinema]

A good set of fixtures for us. At times in the past you wonder where the wins are going to come from after the split but not here.

Those two home games stand out to get the job done, albeit we rarely have an easy time against Livi or St Johnstone... Or at home!

It's all there for us to go and clinch it :top marks

[Keith_M]

Anybody fancy joining me outside Ibrox to set of some big green fireworks?

[Magpie]

Anybody fancy joining me outside Ibrox to set of some big green fireworks?

Only if we can put a brick through their club shop window and destroy a few memorial benches afterwards.