Hibernian 2021–22 football season
The 2021–22 season is Hibernian's (Hibs) fifth 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 are taking part in the League Cup , are due to play in the Scottish Cup , and participated in the inaugural edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League .
Results and fixtures [ ]
Win
Draw
Loss
Postponed
Friendlies [ ]
Hibernian v Dunfermline Athletic
Hibernian v Arsenal
13 July 2021 Friendly[3] Hibernian 2–1 Arsenal show Edinburgh 18:00 BST
Boyle 21' MacKay 70'
The Times
Smith Rowe 82'
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 2,000[nb 1]
Scottish Premiership [ ]
Hibernian v Livingston
28 August 2021 4 Hibernian 2–0 Livingston show Edinburgh15:00 BST
Nisbet 51' Boyle 89'
BBC Sport
Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 13,431 Referee: Steven McLean
Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian
12 September 2021 5 Heart of Midlothian 0–0 Hibernian show Edinburgh12:00 BST
BBC Sport
Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 18,177 Referee: Nick Walsh
Hibernian v St Mirren
18 September 2021 6 Hibernian – St Mirren show Edinburgh15:00 BST
Stadium: Easter Road
UEFA Europa Conference League [ ]
Having finished third in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership , Hibs qualified for the newly-created Conference League competition. The draw for the second qualifying round, the stage at which Hibs entered, was held on 16 June 2021.[5] [6] They progressed through their first tie with two wins against Andorran side FC Santa Coloma , but were eliminated in the next round by Croatians HNK Rijeka . Hibs had levelled the tie early in the second half of the second leg in Croatia, but a red card for Darren McGregor was followed by the concession of three goals without reply.[7]
Hibernian v HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka v Hibernian
League Cup [ ]
As one of the clubs that qualified for European competition, Hibs received a bye through to the second round (last 16) of the League Cup.[9] At that stage they were given a home draw against Championship club Kilmarnock .[10] A 2–0 win put Hibs into a quarter-final at Dundee United .[11]
Dundee United v Hibernian
23 September 2021 Quarter-final Dundee United – Hibernian show Dundee 19:45 BST
Stadium: Tannadice Park
Player statistics [ ]
As of 12 September 2021
Club statistics [ ]
League table [ ]
Updated to match(es) played on 12 September 2021. Source:
[12] [13] 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).
[14] Notes:
^ Teams play each other three times (33 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top six and the bottom six).
^ Should the winners of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League also qualify for the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League group stage via their domestic league, the Scottish Premiership winners will instead qualify for the group stage.
Division summary [ ]
Round 1 2 3 4 5 Ground A H A H A Result W W D W D Position 3 1 1 1 2
Updated to match(es) played on 12 September 2021. Source:[citation needed ] A = Away ; H = Home ; W = Win ; D = Draw ; L = Loss
Management statistics [ ]
As of 12 September 2021
Jack Ross
1 July 2021
Present Day
10
6
3
1
0 60.00
Transfers [ ]
American international Chris Mueller signed a pre-contract agreement with Hibs in July 2021, with the player due to join the club in January 2022.[15] Raith Rovers teenager Dylan Tait was signed on 31 August 2021, but was loaned back to the Fife club as part of the deal.[16]
Players in [ ]
Players out [ ]
See also [ ]
Notes [ ]
^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k Attendance restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic regulations.
^ Win% is the percentage of matches won rounded to two decimal places.
References [ ]
^ "Hibernian seal Championship title: Neil Lennon revels in 'heady days' " . BBC Sport . BBC. 15 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (8 July 2021). "Hibs boss Jack Ross glad to have more options ahead of Stoke friendly" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 9 July 2021 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (18 May 2021). "Hibs set up pre-season friendly against Arsenal" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 18 May 2021 .
^ Elder, Matthew (18 June 2021). "Hibs to provide opposition for Iain Davidson's Raith Rovers testimonial" . Retrieved 18 June 2021 .
^ "UEFA Europa Conference League: all you need to know" . UEFA . 2 December 2020. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020 .
^ "Celtic face Midtjylland in Champions League; Aberdeen & Hibs discover Conference League fate" . BBC Sport . 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021 .
^ Banks, Ben (12 August 2021). "HNK Rijeka 4–1 Hibernian" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 14 August 2021 .
^ "Hibernian allowed 4,700 fans for Thursday's European tie at Easter Road" . BBC Sport . 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021 .
^ Coyle, Andy (28 May 2021). "SPFL clubs learn group stage fate at League Cup draw" . STV Sport . Retrieved 28 May 2021 .
^ "Celtic to host Hearts in Scottish League Cup, St Johnstone visit Arbroath" . BBC Sport . 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021 .
^ "Scottish League Cup: Holders St Johnstone face Dundee in quarter-finals" . BBC Sport . 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021 .
^ "Scottish Premiership Table" . BBC. Retrieved 8 August 2021 .
^ "cinch Premiership League Table" . Scottish Prefessional Football League. Retrieved 12 September 2021 .
^ "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF) . SPFL. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020 .
^ "Chris Mueller to join Hibernian from Orlando City in January" . BBC Sport . 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021 .
^ Jump up to: a b c McCabe, Paul (1 September 2021). "Raith Rovers star Dylan Tait signs for Hibs" . Fife Today . Retrieved 1 September 2021 .
^ "Jamie Murphy: Hibernian sign winger from Rangers" . BBC Sport . BBC. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (12 May 2021). "' A massive club in a massive city' - Daniel Mackay eager to repay Hibs after signing four-year deal" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 12 May 2021 .
^ Jump up to: a b "Jake Doyle-Hayes: Hibs sign former St Mirren midfielder amid Dundee Utd interest" . BBC Sport. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021 .
^ "James Scott: Hibernian take Hull City forward on loan" . BBC Sport. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021 .
^ Jump up to: a b "Hibernian: Late Jamie McGrath bid fails but Nathan Wood joins from Middlesbrough" . BBC Sport. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021 .
^ "Kilmarnock snap up Stephen McGinn as he becomes latest summer recruit" . Daily Record . 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021 .
^ "Ryan Shanley joins Edinburgh City as Hibs secure loan move for striker" . Edinburgh Evening News . 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (17 June 2021). "Hibs transfer news: Fraser Murray leaves to join Kilmarnock on permanent deal" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 17 June 2021 .
^ Elder, Matthew (22 June 2021). "Hibs youngster Callum Yeats in surprise exit two months after signing new deal" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 22 June 2021 .
^ "David Gray: Hibs' Scottish Cup-winning captain retires and becomes coach" . BBC Sport . 28 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021 .
^ McPartlin, Patrick (5 July 2021). "Jackson Irvine sends farewell message to Hibs as Australia internationalist joins St. Pauli" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 5 July 2021 .
^ "Hibernian: Stevie Mallan makes permanent switch to Turkish top flight" . BBC Sport . BBC. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021 .
^ "Tom James: Leyton Orient sign Hibernian defender on one-year deal" . BBC Sport . 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021 .
^ Wales, Peter (27 August 2021). "Hibs loanee makes immediate impact as Edinburgh City earn crucial win over Elgin" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 30 August 2021 .
^ Fowler, Craig (2 September 2021). "Ex-Hibs striker signs for Edinburgh City following release from Easter Road" . Edinburgh Evening News . Retrieved 2 September 2021 .
^ "Steven Bradley Signs New Deal & Joins Ayr United On Loan" . Hibernian FC. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021 .
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