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Hearts game plan for Hibs at Hampden as Jambos to take imposing approach in Premier Sports Cup grudge match

A Hearts ace has been looking ahead to Sunday’s huge clash at Hampden.

Edinburgh News

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Josh McPake stated Hearts will look to impose themselves against Hibs in Sunday's cup semi-final.
The winner of the Hampden derby will face Rangers or Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup final.
McPake previously scored the winner in a 3-1 victory against Hibernian in September.

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Hearts winger Josh McPake stated that the team intends to impose their style of play against Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. The Scotland international highlighted the squad's ambition to dominate the fixture and secure a spot in the final against either Rangers or Aberdeen.

McPake previously scored the decisive goal in Hearts' 3-1 derby victory over Hibs in September and featured in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Rangers. Managed by Wouter Vrancken, Hearts aim to rely on collective team performance to advance as McPake continues his career resurgence.

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