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First Edinburgh derby of the season Gayle & Youan start for Hibernian with Boyle as captain Dhanda, Oyegoke & Penrice come into Hearts team Yan Dhanda, already a fan favourite at Tynecastle, also starts in place of Alan Forrest - who scored the first goal in that Conference League win. Both sides start on five points, with Hibs bottom of Scottish Premiership on goal difference Andrew Petrie A tight game, as nervy as most Edinburgh derbies tend to be. Dwight Gayle's header was easily the best chance, producing a fine reaction save from Craig Gordon. Hearts have had more possession, have looked far more comfortable on the ball, but haven't worked Josef Bursik and the Hibs defence nearly enough. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Hearts get into the Hibs box, Yan Dhanda beats Kwon Hyeok-kyu to the ball and James Penrice shoots wide. Hibs respond quickly as Jordan Obita whips in a brilliant ball, it bounces to Lewis Miller in the box, and his shot is blocked by countryman Kye Rowles. That could have gone anywhere. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Dwight Gayle planted his header straight at Craig Gordon Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Martin Boyle joins Nectar Triantis in Don Robertson's book. It's a late collision with Frankie Kent, but it's just shin on shin. A definite yellow, not a red, but still a sore one for the Hearts defender. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Michael Stewart Former Hearts midfielder on TNT Sports Hearts look far more comfortable in the game than Hibs do. They've not turned over the ball cheaply, they've controlled without hurting Hibs to a great extent. There is a nervousness rampant throughout the whole Hibs side. They've got to puff their chests out and help each other out, they can't have people hiding. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Michael Stewart Former Hearts midfielder on Sportsound Hoilett has been the stand-out player so far for Hibs. It was a great chance. Brilliant ball in from Hoilett, he's got that bit of quality. Gayle needs to get it into the corner, it's too close to a keeper of Gordon's calibre. His reactions aren't diminishing in any way, shape or form. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Junior Hoilett goes down outside the Hearts box and that is a clear free-kick. The Canadian curls in, it's a free header for Dwight Gayle and he puts it straight at Craig Gordon from six yards out. Good save or bad miss? Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Penalty shout from Hearts, but it's in the soft variety. Yan Dhanda gets in front of Jordan Obita and throws himself to the deck in the box - referee Don Robertson wasn't having it. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian That is brilliant from Marvin Ekpiteta. Lawrence Shankland was able to work the ball through to Kenneth Vargas in the box, but the Costa Rican couldn't get a shot away as Ekpiteta got a superb block in. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Martin Boyle has only taken four touches in this game - the fewest of any player. That's not a stat Hibs fans will want to hear. They need to get their captain into this game far more if they're to threaten the Hearts goal. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian James Penrice flies into Lewis Miller. .. While Nectar Triantis was booked for this foul on Yan Dhanda Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Hearts had 73. 2% possession over the opening 15 minutes of this game. Not the stat that really matters, though. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Nectar Triantis loses the ball in midfield and Hearts break in numbers. Lawrence Shankland keeps the ball on the three-on-two and fires at goal, but Josef Bursik makes the save. Corner. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Craig Gordon is called into action again as he punches away an Elie Youan cross. The ball drops to Dwight Gayle eight yards out and James Penrice clears off the line! There's a bit of afters when the ball is cleared away, between Kenneth Vargas and Jordan Obita. Ah, the derby. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian The free-kick comes in, and isn't properly dealt with, but Kenneth Vargas is offside as he tries to attack the loose ball. Danger gone. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Michael Stewart Former Hearts midfielder on Sportsound There's a nervousness in the Hibs team which is understandable because there's a lack of confidence. Lewis Miller doesn't have scooby defensively. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Jordan Obita charges into the back of Frankie Kent as the Hearts centre-back shepherds the ball out for a goal kick. Lucky to get away with that. Hearts go up the pitch through James Penrice and he does brilliantly to get to the edge of the box before being fouled. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian But can their side put on an impressive display on the pitch? Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Daniel Oyegoke charges down the right and wins Hearts their first corner of the day. They've got a brilliant record from set pieces this season - six of their ten goals have come from them. James Penrice whips it in, it's headed out to Blair Spittal, but he slices his volley high and wide. Hibernian 0-0 Heart of Midlothian Marvin Ekpiteta is robbed by Kenneth Vargas, who drives towards the box and pulls it back for Blair Spittal - but his shot is blocked. Hibs fly up the pitch on the counter, with a Martin Boyle shot blocked and then a header glanced wide. End to end. Match report to appear here. Last Updated 27th October 2024 at 12: 47 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: David Gray Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Neil Critchley Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: David Gray Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Neil Critchley Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Scottish Premiership All competitions All competitions All competitions Hibernian have won just one of their last 11 Edinburgh derbies against Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership (D6 L4), a 1-0 victory in April 2023. The away side has only won one of the last 10 Scottish Premiership meetings between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian (3 home wins, 6 draws), with Hearts winning 1-0 at Easter Road in December 2023. Hibernian have lost each of their last three league games; Hibs last lost four in a row in April 2023 – a run they ended by beating Hearts. Heart of Midlothian picked up their first league win of the season in Neil Critchley’s first game in charge last time out, beating St. Mirren 4-0. The last Hearts boss to win both of his first two Scottish Premiership games in charge of the club was Robbie Neilson in August 2015. Excluding penalties, no side has scored more goals from set-piece situations in the Scottish Premiership this season than Hearts (6), with this making up 60% of their total league goals this term (6/10). © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.