Hearts are on the brink of securing European football after Christmas for the first time since 1989 against Petrocub tonight.
The Jambos currently sit on six points having won their first two Europa Conference League league phase clashes.
But they’ve lost their last three against Heidenheim, Cercle Brugge and Copenhagen meaning Neil Critchley’s side need a result against minnows Petrocub.
The task for Hearts is simple. Beat the Moldovans at Tynecastle and progression to the knockout play-off round is guaranteed.
Below, Not The Old Firm has everything you need to know about Hearts vs Petrocub including how to watch live, the latest team news, the appointed officials and more.
Hearts vs Petrocub kick-off time
Hearts host Petrocub at Tynecastle in the Europa Conference League league phase on Thursday, December 19. The game will kick-off at 8pm GMT.
Hearts vs Petrocub TV channel
Hearts vs Petrocub will be broadcast live on TV. You can watch the clash on TNT Sports 2 provided you have a subscription via discovery+, BT, EE, Sky or Virgin Media. The coverage will begin at 7:30pm GMT which is 30 minutes before kick-off.
Hearts supporters living outside the UK and Ireland can find a full list of international broadcasters showing the Europa Conference League game live.
If you are out and about, you can listen to live BBC Sportsound radio commentary of the clash. The programme starts at 7pm GMT.
Hearts team news
Defenders Frankie Kent, Stephen Kingsley and Gerald Taylor will miss out due to long-term injuries, while midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof still isn’t ready to make his comeback.
Beni Baningime is still a doubt for the game due to a knee problem, while Adam Forrester is suspended. However, captain Lawrence Shankland is back after serving his own suspension.
Musa Drammeh cannot participate as he wasn’t included in Hearts’ Europa Conference League squad.
Referee & VAR
The officials for Hearts vs Petrocub have been confirmed by UEFA. The on-field referee will be Czech whistler Ondřej Berka and he will be assisted by Ivo Nadvornik and Matěj Vlček.
Italian official Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni will be the VAR while Valerio Marini has been confirmed as the AVAR. The fourth official is Ondrej Pechanec.