Derek McInnes, meanwhile, will be hoping to keep Hearts at the top of the league table. The team celebrating, as they prepare for their next encounter at Tannadice Park against Dundee United on January 31. This battle has huge ramifications as it may well determine the immediate fate of the top title challengers as the league hits the midway point.
In their latest match up, Hearts took an incredible derby win as Hibernian conceded a late injury-time goal to Craig Halkett. Local fans were obviously excited by this last-second, dramatic finish. It provided a shot in the arm for the perpetually underdog team’s self-belief, ahead of the second Edinburgh derby of the season on December 27. The match will take place at 12:30 pm, and both clubs are poised for a fierce competition, eager to establish supremacy in the city.
Upcoming Matches for Hearts
On December 27th, Hearts will take on Hibernian in the first Scottish Premiership match-up. At 3 pm on the same day, Celtic will travel to Livingston for their match. Hearts already turned over Celtic at Tynecastle in Wilfried Nancy’s first match in charge, firmly displaying their ability to punish the best of the best. This history of progressively built animosity further intensifies the importance of the fixtures to come.
Following the derby with Hibernian, Hearts will be prepping for their biggest match of the season against Dundee. This thrilling competition is going to take place on January 11 at 2 pm. The importance of this fixture cannot be understated when it comes to keeping them in contention for the title. Meanwhile, other significant fixtures include Celtic facing Rangers at 12:30 pm on January 3 and Aberdeen hosting Rangers later that week at 4:30 pm on January 11.
Challenging Schedule Ahead
The picture doesn’t get any easier for Hearts though as they’ll get set for a string of equally important fixtures. Following the Dundee fixture, Celtic will play St Mirren on Feb 3rd at 8pm. They’re keen to keep their pursuit for league supremacy going. Hearts will get another chance to knock Celtic out when the two meet again on January 25 at 3 pm. As far as either club’s championship aspirations goes, this is potentially a huge match.
As the season progresses, teams are gearing up for intense battles, and Hearts’ performance in these upcoming matches will be vital. So save the date January 31 at 8 pm! That meeting with Dundee United will be an important one for Hearts as they continue to battle to stay top in the fledgling table.
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