Hearts kick off Scottish Cup weekend as they take on Hamilton Accies for a place in the quarter-final stage.
Robbie Neilson and his Jambos went all the way to the showpiece at Hampden last season before suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Rangers at the final hurdle. But they are back again this season and after dumping capital rivals Hibs out in the last round, they are out to reach the last eight against John Rankin's Scottish Championship strugglers.
The Gorgie side will be well aware of the upset from the last round as Darvel picked up arguably the biggest scalp in the competition history by knocking out Aberdeen and that will be an alarm bell for Neilson and his troops to make sure they are at the top of their game against a side up against it in the league below. Lawrence Shankland misses out through suspension meaning a decision needs to be made on who will wear the armband. Here's all the information you need for the showdown.
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What TV channel is the match on?
Hamilton Accies vs Hearts is LIVE on TV.
BBC Scotland will broadcast the Scottish Cup last 16 tie.
When is the game and can I live stream it?
Yes - the match can be streamed online via the BBC website and on BBC iPlayer.
The game kicks-off at 7.45pm with coverage starting 15 minutes before.
It will be played at the Fountain of Youth Stadium on Friday, 10 February.
You can keep up to date with the score and all the latest news by following Edinburgh Live Sport on Twitter.
Alternatively, BBC Sportsound will provide updates as will Hamilton and Hearts via their social media channels.
Team news
Robbie Neilson is without top scorer and stand-in skipper Lawrence Shankland through suspension.
Michael Smith and Alex Cochrane are expected to be fit in a major boost.
Kye Rowles has a toe issue but it is being managed and won't keep him out.
Craig Gordon, Craig Halkett, Liam Boyce and Beni Baningime are long-term absentees.
Latest odds
Hamilton 11/2
Draw 10/3
Hearts 2/5
**Odds correct from Paddy Power at time of writing**
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