TV coverage and semi‑final draw raise stakes for Hearts at Ochilview
In‑form Hearts travel to Ochilview to face Stenhousemuir in the Premier Sports Cup quarter‑final on Friday 11 September, with kick‑off scheduled for 7.45pm. The tie will be shown live on Premier Sports 1 and streamed via the channel’s website and mobile app, giving fans multiple ways to watch.
Premier Sports has secured the live television slot, confirming that the match will be broadcast on TV and available on its digital platforms. Viewers can also follow the action through the Premier Sports app, ensuring coverage for those without a traditional TV licence.
Hearts will be without defender Oisin McEntee, while midfielders Blair Spittal, Tom Renaud, Ageu and Findlay Pollock are also absent. The Jambos, under their Belgian boss Wouter Vrancken, will be keen to avoid a banana skin against the Championship high‑flyers, who are managed by former Hibs midfielder Marvin Bartley.
Semi‑final draw and future dates
The Premier Sports Cup semi‑final draw will take place on Sunday after the Rangers v Celtic match, which kicks off at noon. The semi‑finales are scheduled for 31 October and 1 November, setting the calendar for the competition’s climax.
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Calum Scott will be in charge of proceedings at Ochilview, overseeing the matchday operations for the quarter‑final.