Hibs will face Arbroath in the 5th round of this year’s Scottish Cup.
Their fans will be hoping for a similar score to the last time the teams met in the Scottish Cup when the Easter Road side won 6-0 thanks to goals from Scott Brown (2), Ivan Sproule, Michael Stewart, Steven Fletcher and Gary O’Connor nine years ago when Tony Mowbray was the manager.
The tie will take place on Saturday 7 February and ticket information will be confirmed in due course.
Head Coach Alan Stubbs told hibernianfc.co.uk “First and foremost, we’re delighted that we’re at home. As I’ve said before, getting a home draw was a priority, so we’re pleased we’ve managed to get that.
“The tie against Arbroath will be a tough game – they are currently doing really well and are top of League Two.
“We will have them watched and prepare properly for the tie. We certainly won’t underestimate and will give them the respect they deserve.
“It should be a good Scottish Cup tie and it’s one that everybody is looking forward to.”
The other Edinburgh team in the last 16, Spartans will host Berwick Rangers or Albion Rovers.
The full draw is as follows:
Dundee v Celtic
Falkirk v Annan Athletic / Brechin City
Hibernian v Arbroath
Partick Thistle v St Mirren or Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Queen of the South v St Johnstone
Rangers v Raith Rovers
Spartans v Berwick Rangers / Albion Rovers
Stranraer / Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
