Is Hibs vs Rangers on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time, team news, referee and VAR for Scottish Cup clash

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THE Scottish Cup takes centre stage for eight of the SPFL’s teams this weekend as they look to book a place in the semi-finals.

Hibs and Rangers are two of the quarter-finalists ready to fight it out for a place at Hampden in the last four.

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Hibs beat Rangers to lift the Scottish Cup in 2016Credit: –
But Gers won the most recent meeting between the sides in January this year

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But Gers won the most recent meeting between the sides in January this yearCredit: Willie Vass

The sides have history in this competition, as they met in a pulsating final back in 2016 with the Edinburgh side coming out on top.

Gers have only won this competition twice in the last 15 years and trail Old Firm rivals Celtic by 34 triumphs to 41.

The Glasgow outfit come into this one on the back of an energy-sapping 2-2 draw against Benfica in the Europa League, will the hosts be able to take advantage?

Here’s all you need to know for this fixture.

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What time does Hibs vs Rangers kick off?

  • Hibs vs Rangers takes place on Sunday, March 10
  • Kick-off is at 5.30pm
  • The match will be held at Easter Road in Edinburgh

Is Hibs vs Rangers live on TV and can I live stream it?

  • Yes, Hibs vs Rangers is live on TV
  • It will be broadcast on Viaplay Sports 1, with coverage commencing after the conclusion of Celtic vs Livingston
  • Viaplay will live stream the match for subscribers using their phone, tablet or other mobile device
  • Live audio coverage will be provided by BBC Radio Scotland
  • Highlights will be shown on BBC Sportscene at 10.30pm

Referee and VAR

  • Steven McLean is the match referee
  • He will be assisted by David Roome and Jonathan Bell as linesmen, with Chris Graham as the fourth official
  • Steven Kirkland is on VAR duty with Daniel McFarlane as his assistant

Team news

Dujon Sterling is a doubt to start after his goal scoring exploits in midweek with hamstring tightness.

Scott Wright may be fit however after missing out in Portugal and Ross McCausland should be back to full fitness after only making the subs bench.

Otherwise, Philippe Clement knows he can’t call upon Abdallah Sima, Oscar Cortes and Rabbi Matondo. Todd Cantwell and Kieran Dowell are also out as is Danilo.

Latest odds*

Hibs 11/2

Draw 7/2

Rangers 4/11

*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 11pm on Friday, March 8

Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page 

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