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Peter Davidson

Hibs and Hearts set for Edinburgh derby lunchtime kick-off after game snubbed by Sky Sports

Next month's Edinburgh derby between Hibernian and Hearts has been moved to a lunchtime kick-off to allow the home side to sell the match on pay-per-view TV.

The game at Easter Road on April 15 game was overlooked by Sky Sports when the broadcaster made its TV selections and looked set to go ahead at the traditional 3pm kick-off time. Hibs announced the Premiership match had been brought forward to a 12.30pm kick-off time "at the request from both clubs". Hearts told their supporters the kick-off time had been changed "at the request of the home club".

A Hibs statement said: "Hibs take on Hearts at Easter Road on Saturday 15 April, in what is the final Edinburgh Derby before the end-of-season split. The match was originally due to take place at 3pm, however, it has now been brought forward to the earlier time of 12.30pm at the request from both clubs. With the earlier kick-off time agreed, we will be able to make the game available on Pay-Per-View (PPV) to allow as many supporters as possible to watch the match live on Hibs TV across the world."

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