Hibs out to ease cup painHibs - beaten by Hearts in the semi-finals of last season's delayed Scottish Cup - are serious contenders to again go deep. Having skipped past the potential banana skin of in-form Championship outfit Queen of the South with a 3-1 win, Ross' men should have few problems against last-16 opponents Stranraer. Six consecutive wins against lower-league teams left just Premiership St Johnstone between Hibs and the League Cup final. This talented young Hibs team faces losing some of the country's most exciting talent. A third-place finish and memorable Scottish Cup run will ensure they leave on a high with reputations enhanced.

Source: BBC April 17, 2021 10:51 UTC