Hibs have confirmed their pre-season fixture schedule as Paul Heckingbottom and Robbie Stockdale step up preparations for their first full season in charge at Easter Road.

A new-look squad will report back to the Hibernian Training Centre on June 20 before being put through their paces in four friendly outings.

Hibs kick off with a trip to Arbroath on Wednesday 3 July (7.45pm) before taking on Dunfermline at East End Park on Saturday 6 July (3pm).

The team travel to England  for the third and final away jaunt, with Carlisle United providing the opposition on Tuesday 9 July (7.45pm) before the start of the Betfred Cup group stage.

Hibs then round off pre-season proceedings with the visit of Newcastle United to Easter Road on Tuesday 30 July (7.45pm).

Check out the website and social media accounts for ticket information.

Meanwhile, the Development Squad have one scheduled pre-season game at the moment, with an away game against Linlithgow Rose on Wednesday 24 July (7.30pm).

First Team

Arbroath v Hibernian, Wednesday 3 July (7.45pm)

Dunfermline v Hibernian, Saturday 6 July (3pm)

Carlisle Utd v Hibernian, Tuesday 9 July (7.45pm)

Hibernian v Newcastle Utd, Tuesday 30 July (7.45pm)

Development Squad

Linlithgow Rose v Hibernian Development Squad, Wednesday 24 July (7.30pm).

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.