Hibernian 2020–21 football season
The 2020–21 season is Hibernian's (Hibs) fourth season of play back in the top league of Scottish football (the Scottish Premiership ), having been promoted from the Scottish Championship at the end of the 2016–17 season .[1] Hibs lost in the semi-finals of the League Cup to St Johnstone , and in the 2021 Scottish Cup Final to the same opponents. Hibs finished third in the Premiership, which was their highest league position since 2004–05 .
Results and fixtures [ ]
Win
Draw
Loss
Postponed
Friendlies [ ]
Due to government rules introduced during the coronavirus pandemic , Hibs were restricted in their pre-season activities. Contact training was only permitted from Monday 29 June,[2] and Hibs played only against other Premiership clubs during pre-season.[3] One of those training matches had to be called off due to a delay in obtaining coronavirus test results.[4]
Hibernian v Ross County
18 July 2020[4] Friendly Hibernian A–A Ross County show Ormiston
Stadium: Hibernian Training Centre Attendance: None [note 1]
Hibernian v Hamilton Academical
Scottish Premiership [ ]
Hibs won their first three games of the season, the first time they had done this in the top division of the Scottish football league system since 1974–75 .[5] A 1–0 win at Aberdeen in the penultimate match clinched third place for Hibs, which was their highest finishing position since 2004–05 .[6] The win at Aberdeen was their 11th away from home in the league, which set a new club record for a season in the top division .[7] [8]
Hibernian v Kilmarnock
1 August 2020 1 Hibernian 2–1 Kilmarnock show Edinburgh15:00 BST
Boyle 5' , 34'
BBC Sport
Burke 44'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: John Beaton
Livingston v Hibernian
8 August 2020 2 Livingston 1–4 Hibernian show Livingston 15:00 BST
Dykes 60' (pen. )
BBC Sport
Nisbet 24' , 37' , 88' (pen. ) Doidge 41'
Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Euan Anderson
Dundee United v Hibernian
11 August 2020 3 Dundee United 0–1 Hibernian show Dundee 18:00 BST
BBC Sport
Doidge 65'
Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Don Robertson
Hibernian v Motherwell
15 August 2020 4 Hibernian 0–0 Motherwell show Edinburgh17:30 BST
BBC Sport
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Greg Aitken
St Johnstone v Hibernian
23 August 2020 5 St Johnstone 0–1 Hibernian show Perth 16:30 BST
BBC Sport
Mallan 90+1' (pen. )
Stadium: McDiarmid Park Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: John Beaton
Hibernian v Aberdeen
30 August 2020 6 Hibernian 0–1 Aberdeen show Edinburgh16:30 BST
BBC Sport
Ferguson 39' (pen. )
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Nick Walsh
Hibernian v Hamilton Academical
Kilmarnock v Hibernian
24 October 2020 12 Kilmarnock 0–1 Hibernian show Kilmarnock 15:00 BST
BBC Sport
Nisbet 27' (pen. )
Stadium: Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Colin Steven
Hibernian v Celtic
21 November 2020 14 Hibernian 2–2 Celtic show Edinburgh15:00 GMT
Murphy 52' Nisbet 59'
BBC Sport
Edouard 79' (pen. ) Laxalt 90+1'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Bobby Madden
Hamilton Academical v Hibernian
Hibernian v Dundee United
Hibernian v St Mirren
23 December 2020 19 Hibernian 1–0 St Mirren show Edinburgh18:00 GMT
Nisbet 18'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Steven Kirkland
Rangers v Hibernian
26 December 2020 20 Rangers 1–0 Hibernian show Glasgow 12:30 GMT
Hagi 33'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Willie Collum
Hibernian v Ross County
30 December 2020 21 Hibernian 0–2 Ross County show Edinburgh18:00 GMT
BBC Sport
Paton 25' Shaw 76'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Don Robertson
Celtic v Hibernian
11 January 2021 23 Celtic 1–1 Hibernian show Glasgow 19:45 GMT
Turnbull 82'
BBC Sport
Nisbet 90+1'
Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Nick Walsh
Hibernian v Kilmarnock
16 January 2021 24 Hibernian 2–0 Kilmarnock show Edinburgh15:00 GMT
Power 52' (o.g. ) Gogic 34'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Willie Collum
Hibernian v Rangers
27 January 2021 25 Hibernian 0–1 Rangers show Edinburgh19:45 GMT
BBC Sport
Morelos 51'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Kevin Clancy
Dundee United v Hibernian
St Mirren v Hibernian
2 February 2021 27 St Mirren 1–2 Hibernian show Paisley 18:00 GMT
Obika 74'
BBC Sport
Porteous 55' Boyle 71' (pen. )
Stadium: St Mirren Park Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Alan Muir
Hibernian v Aberdeen
6 February 2021 28 Hibernian 2–0 Aberdeen show Edinburgh15:00 GMT
Boyle 27' (pen. ) , 67'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Willie Collum
Hibernian v Hamilton Academical
20 February 2021 29 Hibernian 2–0 Hamilton Academical show Edinburgh15:00 GMT
Boyle 13' Doig 70'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Craig Napier
Hibernian v Motherwell
27 February 2021 30 Hibernian 0–2 Motherwell show Edinburgh15:00 GMT
BBC Sport
Roberts 25' Cole 46'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Alan Muir
St Johnstone v Hibernian
6 March 2021 31 St Johnstone 1–0 Hibernian show Perth 15:00 GMT
Craig 16'
BBC Sport
Stadium: McDiarmid Park Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: David Dickinson
Rangers v Hibernian
11 April 2021 34 Rangers 2–1 Hibernian show Glasgow 15:00 BST
Aribo 20' Kent 62'
BBC Sport
Nisbet 78'
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Don Robertson
Hibernian v Livingston
21 April 2021 35 Hibernian 2–1 Livingston show Edinburgh19:45 BST
Nisbet 8' Boyle 26' (pen. )
BBC Sport
Emmanuel-Thomas 85' (pen. )
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Craig Napier
Hibernian v St Johnstone
1 May 2021 36 Hibernian 0–1 St Johnstone show Edinburgh15:00 BST
BBC Sport
Middleton 22'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Greg Aitken
League Cup [ ]
Hibs were drawn into Group B of the League Cup group stage, along with Dundee , Forfar Athletic , Brora Rangers and Cove Rangers .[9] [10] Hibs and Dundee both progressed to the last 16, where they were drawn against each other again.[11] A 1–0 win in the rematch put Hibs into the quarter-finals, where they were drawn away to Championship side Alloa Athletic .[12] Hibs came from behind to win 2–1 at Alloa, and were then paired with St Johnstone in the semi-finals.[13] Hibs lost that match 3–0, thereby losing an opportunity to win a competition in which they had become favourites as the Old Firm clubs had been knocked out in earlier rounds.[14] Manager Jack Ross said he was "angry" at the way the team had fallen out of the game in the second half.[14]
Matches [ ]
Scottish Cup [ ]
Hibs entered the 2020–21 competition at the third round stage (last 32), and were drawn away to Championship club Queen of the South .[15] The tie was delayed until April because the lower divisions of the SPFL were suspended for much of the winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Hibs progressed to the fourth round, where they were given another away tie against League Two club Stranraer .[17] [18] [19] Due to the condensed schedule the draws for the fourth round and quater-finals were made at the same time; a 4–0 win at Stranraer gave Hibs a home tie with Motherwell .[17] [20] Hibs lost a two-goal lead late in normal time against Motherwell, but progressed to the semi-finals by winning a penalty shootout .[21] [22] Hibs beat Dundee United 2–0 in the semi-final, their first victory at that stage of a cup competition (after five successive defeats) since 2016 .[23] In the final Hibs lost 1–0 to St Johnstone, which meant that the Perth club won a cup double.[24]
Matches [ ]
Queen of the South v Hibernian
Dundee United v Hibernian
St Johnstone v Hibernian
22 May 2021 Final St Johnstone 1–0 Hibernian show Glasgow 14:00 BST
Rooney 32'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: None [note 1] Referee: Nick Walsh
Player statistics [ ]
Note : Statistics for the delayed 2019–20 Scottish Cup semi-final played on 31 October 2020 are recorded under the 2019–20 Hibernian F.C. season article.
As of 22 May 2021
Club statistics [ ]
League table [ ]
Source:
[25] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-Head points; 5) Head-to-Head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only if deciding champion, UEFA competitions qualification, second stage group allocation or relegation).
[26] (C) Champion
Notes:
^ Teams play each other three times (33 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top six and the bottom six).
^ St Johnstone qualified as the 2020–21 Scottish Cup winners.
Division summary [ ]
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Ground H A A H A H A H A H A A A H H A A H H A H H A H H A A H H H A A A A H H A H Result W W W D W L W D L W D W L D D W W D W L L L D W L W W W W L L W D L W L W D Position 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Updated to match(es) played on 15 May 2021. Source:[citation needed ] A = Away ; H = Home ; W = Win ; D = Draw ; L = Loss
League Cup table [ ]
Pos
Team
Pld
W
PW
PL
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
Qualification
HIB
DUN
COV
BRO
FOR
1
Hibernian
4
4
0
0
0
10
3
+7
12
Qualification for the Second Round
—
4–1
—
3–1
—
2
Dundee
4
3
0
0
1
9
4
+5
9
—
—
3–0
—
3–0
3
Cove Rangers
4
1
1
0
2
4
7
−3
5
1–2
—
—
—
1–0
4
Brora Rangers
4
0
0
2
2
6
10
−4
2
—
0–2
2–2p
—
—
5
Forfar Athletic
4
0
1
0
3
3
8
−5
2
0–1
—
—
p3–3
—
Source:
[27] Rules for classification: 1) points, 2) goal difference, 3) goals scored, 4) away goals scored, 5) matches won, 6) away matches won, 7) drawing of lots.
[28]
Management statistics [ ]
Jack Ross
15 July 2020
22 May 2021
50
27
10
13
0 54.00
Transfers [ ]
During the 2020–21 season, Hibs formed strategic partnerships with Charleston Battery ,[29] Stenhousemuir [30] and Brighton & Hove Albion .[31]
Players in [ ]
Players out [ ]
See also [ ]
Notes [ ]
References [ ]
^ "Hibernian seal Championship title: Neil Lennon revels in 'heady days' " . BBC Sport . 15 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017 .
^ Idessane, Kheredine (28 June 2020). "Scottish Premiership clubs can resume contact training" . BBC Sport . BBC. Retrieved 14 July 2020 .
^ Pilcher, Ross (14 July 2020). "Hibs pre-season plans laid bare as two bounce games against Premiership opposition await" . Daily Record . Retrieved 14 July 2020 .
^ Jump up to: a b McLauchlin, Brian (19 July 2020). "Hibs to move test day after Covid-19 results fail to arrive" . BBC Sport . BBC. Retrieved 19 July 2020 .
^ Campbell, Andy (11 August 2020). "Dundee United 0–1 Hibernian" . BBC Sport . BBC. Retrieved 11 August 2020 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (13 May 2021). "Hibs secure third for first time since 2005 with victory over Aberdeen" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 16 May 2021 .
^ Delaney, James (17 March 2021). "Hibs close in on record breaking season as Jack Ross' men target 'kings of the road' crown" . Edinburgh Live . Retrieved 16 May 2021 .
^ Gordon, Moira (12 May 2021). "They've done it! How Hibs secured third place with win at Aberdeen" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 16 May 2021 .
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^ "Scottish League Cup: Favourites Rangers to face St Mirren in quarter-finals" . BBC Sport . BBC. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020 .
^ "Scottish League Cup: St Johnstone v Hibs on 23 January, Livingston v St Mirren on 24th" . BBC Sport . BBC. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ Jump up to: a b "St Johnstone 3-0 Hibernian: Jack Ross 'angry' at semi-final collapse" . BBC Sport . 23 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021 .
^ "Scottish Cup third round: Celtic host Arbroath or Falkirk; Rangers welcome Cove Rangers" . BBC Sport . 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021 .
^ "Scottish Cup: Competition to resume with remaining second-round ties on 23 March" . BBC Sport . 3 March 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021 .
^ Jump up to: a b "Scottish Cup: Rangers host Celtic in last 16; Aberdeen to welcome Livingston" . BBC Sport . 5 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021 .
^ "Scottish Cup last 16: Forfar v Dundee Utd and Hibs' trip to Stranraer live on BBC Scotland" . BBC Sport . 6 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021 .
^ "Scottish Cup: Rangers v Celtic now on Sunday as ties move for Prince Philip funeral" . BBC Sport . 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021 .
^ "Scottish Cup: Aberdeen v Dundee Utd & Kilmarnock v St Mirren live on BBC Scotland" . BBC Sport . 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021 .
^ Lindsay, Clive (25 April 2021). "Hibernian 2–2 Motherwell" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 27 April 2021 .
^ "Scottish Cup draw: Hibs face Dundee United as St Johnstone take on St Mirren" . BBC Sport . 26 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021 .
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^ Lindsay, Clive (22 May 2021). "St Johnstone 1–0 Hibernian" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 23 May 2021 .
^ "Summary - Premiership" . Soccerway. Retrieved 21 July 2021 .
^ "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF) . SPFL. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020 .
^ "Summary - League Cup Group B" . Soccerway. Retrieved 14 November 2020 .
^ "Format" . SPFL. Retrieved 15 June 2017 .
^ "Hibernian announce partnership with USL Championship side Charleston Battery" . BBC Sport . BBC. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020 .
^ Pattullo, Alan (22 December 2020). "Hibs launch 'unique' new partnership with Stenhousemuir in first for Scottish football" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 22 December 2020 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (17 May 2021). "Hibs announce strategic partnership with Brighton" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 17 May 2021 .
^ Jump up to: a b c "Hibernian sign Kevin Nisbet, Drey Wright & Alex Gogic" . BBC Sport . BBC. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020 .
^ "STEPHEN MCGINN COMPLETES MOVE" . www.hibernianfc.co.uk . Hibernian FC. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020 .
^ "KYLE MAGENNIS IS A HIBEE!" . www.hibernianfc.co.uk . Hibernian FC. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020 .
^ "Matt Macey is a Hibee" . www.hibernianfc.co.uk . Hibernian FC. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "Hibernian: Jackson Irvine returns to Scotland until end of the season" . BBC Sport . 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021 .
^ "Chris Cadden is a Hibee!" . Hibernian FC. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021 .
^ Jump up to: a b c "Hibernian: Steven Whittaker among those exiting Easter Road" . BBC Sport . BBC. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
^ Sked, Joel (1 July 2020). "Ex-Hibs goalkeeper seals move to Euro champions after Easter Road exit" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 1 July 2020 .
^ "Steven Whittaker signs for Dunfermline" . Dunfermline Athletic FC. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020 .
^ Pilcher, Ross (6 August 2020). "Flo Kamberi finally seals Hibs exit as he joins St Gallen after Rangers loan spell" . Daily Record . Retrieved 6 August 2020 .
^ "Lincoln City: Tottenham's Timothy Eyoma joins Imps on loan as Adam Jackson arrives from Hibernian" . BBC Sport . BBC. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020 .
^ "Ainsworth swoops for Ireland international" . Wycombe Wanderers FC. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020 .
^ McInally, Nikolas (28 September 2020). "Stirling signs for Accies!" . www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk . Hamilton Academical FC. Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ "Jamie Murphy: Hibernian sign winger from Rangers" . BBC Sport . BBC. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020 .
^ Jump up to: a b "Hibs sign QPR goalkeeper Dillon Barnes on season-long loan" . BBC Sport . BBC. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020 .
^ Elder, Matthew (7 September 2020). "Hibs youngster Innes Murray moves on loan to Championship side" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 8 September 2020 .
^ Jump up to: a b c "YOUNG TRIO SECURE LOAN DEALS" . Hibernian FC. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020 .
^ "Tom James: Wigan sign Hibernian defender on loan" . BBC Sport . BBC. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020 .
^ "Fraser Murray joins Dunfermline on loan" . hibernianfc.co.uk . 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020 .[permanent dead link ]
^ Jump up to: a b "Hibs duo Callum Yeats and Jayden Fairley join Stenhousemuir on loan" . Edinburgh Evening News . 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (6 October 2020). "Hibs give Yrick Gallantes update as youngsters sign up before deadline and Kyle Magennis arrival completes transfer business" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 6 October 2020 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (29 October 2020). "Hibs goalkeeper Paddy Martin joins Stenhousemuir on loan" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 29 October 2020 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (10 December 2020). "Hibs transfer news: Ryan Shanley agrees loan deal with Kelty Hearts" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 10 December 2020 .
^ "Tom James: Salford City sign Hibernian full-back on loan" . BBC Sport . BBC. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021 .
^ McLauchlin, Brian (1 February 2021). "Stevie Mallan: Hibs midfielder joins Malatyaspor in Turkish Super Lig on loan" . BBC Sport . BBC. Retrieved 1 February 2021 .
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^ McPartlin, Patrick (26 February 2021). "Ryan Shanley heads out on loan as Hibs send striker to Finn Harps" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 26 February 2021 .
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