Motherwell v Hibs: How to watch Scottish Cup quarter-final clash, and who is the ref

Motherwell host Hibs on Sunday within the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, .to see which of the Premiership sides goes by way of to a Hampden semi-final.

Graham Alexander's facet have not received a league match but in 2022, however bounced again from a aim all the way down to beat Aberdeen 2-1 on February 12, with Kevin van Veen and Connor Shields grabbing the targets.

Shaun Maloney's Hibs made their approach by way of with a 3-1 win at Championship leaders Arbroath, however talismanic striker Kevin Nisbet, who netted in that Gayfield Park win and the 1-0 house overcome Cove Rangers within the fourth spherical, is out for the remainder of this season.

Motherwell have not performed a recreation within the Scottish Cup anyplace apart from Fir Park this season, with 2-1 wins over Morton and the Dons, and can hope to maintain that streak going as they bid to succeed in Hampden.

Neither facet are in significantly good kind within the Premiership in the intervening time, with Motherwell drawing 1-1 with Dundee, shedding 1-0 to Ross County and drawing with Rangers of their final three outings.

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander will hope to maintain his home record in the competition this season
Motherwell boss Graham Alexander will hope to keep up his house document within the competitors this season (Picture: SNS Group)

Hibs, in the meantime, have drawn 0-0 with St Johnstone, Dundee and Celtic of their final three.

Either side will probably be searching for an enchancment on that, as they bid for a win that might actually increase the top of their seasons.

Capability crowds are allowed again in to stadiums, and there are tickets out there for this one, nevertheless it's additionally dwell on BBC Scotland for individuals who cannot make it to Fir Park.

The programme begins at 12pm, with kick-off half-hour later.

Man within the center

Willie Collum is in charge of Sunday's showdown
Willie Collum is answerable for Sunday's showdown (Picture: SNS Group)

Referee for this one is the skilled Willie Collum, who will probably be assisted by David Roome and Sean Carr, with Kevin Clancy as fourth official.

Collum has officiated in 38 video games this season, issuing 127 yellow playing cards and 7 reds.

He was final answerable for a match involving Motherwell once they beat Hearts 2-0 at Fir Park on November 20, however was referee for Hibs' fourth-round win over Arbroath.

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