Hibs toast win over Hearts - but will they kick on before cup final?

BBC Sport Monday 02 November 2026, 11:39 UTC 1 min read

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Hibernian buried their Hampden hoodoo against city rivals Heart of Midlothian on Sunday, but will they build on their Premier Sports Cup semi-final triumph?

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