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The last Hearts side to face Hibs at Hampden as cup semi final restores fond memories

Last meeting between the sides at the National Stadium was back in 2022…

By Alistair Gordon · Edinburgh News

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:02 AM

Key Things to Know

Hearts face Hibernian in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, revisiting their 2-1 Scottish Cup victory from April 2022.
First-half strikes from Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley secured the 2022 semi-final victory over Hibernian.
Former goalkeeper Craig Gordon retired in July at age 43 after two stints totaling 13 years at Tynecastle.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken prepares to face rivals Hibs at Hampden in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, revisiting memories of their 2022 encounter. In April 2022, Robbie Neilson's Hearts side defeated Hibs 2-1 at the National Stadium in the Scottish Cup semi-final with first-half goals from Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley, while Chris Cadden scored for Hibs.

The article reviews the whereabouts of the 2022 squad, noting that goalkeeper Craig Gordon retired in July at age 43. Nathaniel Atkinson now plays for Melbourne City, Toby Sibbick features for Burton Albion, and defender Craig Halkett remains sidelined with an Achilles injury at Hearts.

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The last Hearts side to face Hibs at Hampden as cup semi final restores fond memories

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