Hearts will kick off Scottish Cup fifth round weekend with a TV date under the lights.
Robbie Neilson takes his Premiership high-flyers to face Scottish Championship strugglers Hamilton Accies with a quarter-final date up for grabs for the winner of the tie. The men from the capital secured their spot at this stage with a thumping Edinburgh derby win over Hibs. They ran out 3-0 winners in their city rivals own backyard to make it a second win over them in 2023.
John Rankin and his troops caused an upset by defeating Ross County on penalties and will be out to cause an even bigger one when they welcome the finalists from last season. The Jambos lost 2-0 to Rangers in the showpiece last year and will be dreaming of lifting the famous old trophy this time around and they can move one step closer by defeating Hamilton.
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The game will take place on Friday, February 10 with a 7.45pm kick-off with BBC Scotland showing the match live. The fixture is one of FOUR selected for live broadcast in this round with both Celtic and Rangers also on the box. Giant killers Darvel - who caused an incredible upset against Aberdeen - are the other selection for live TV coverage in a blockbuster weekend of action.
Fifth Round Televised Matches
Friday, 10 February - Hamilton Academical v Heart of Midlothian (Live on BBC Scotland) [7.45pm KO]
Saturday, 11 February - Celtic v St Mirren (Live on Viaplay) [5.30pm KO]
Sunday, 12 February - Rangers v Partick Thistle (Live on Viaplay) [4pm KO]
Monday, 13 February - Darvel v Falkirk (Live on BBC Scotland) [7.45pm KO]
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