U18s Face Away Trip To Kilmarnock
The wee Hibees travel to Kilmarnock on Friday evening knowing a solitary point will secure the CAS Elite Under-18 League title.
Kick-off for the boys' penultimate league fixture is at 6:30pm at Ayrshire College (Kilmarnock Campus) on Friday 9 May.
The Lowdown
Darren McGregor's team lead the CAS Elite Under-18 League with two matches remaining.
With 65 points accrued, the wee Hibees are six points above their closest challengers, Rangers, and know a single point from the last two fixtures confirms champions status.
That solid advantage was gained on Tuesday evening, when the boys earned a fantastic 3-0 victory over the Gers at the Rangers Training Centre.
Dean Cleland netted twice either side of a terrific Josh McDonald free-kick to seal the win on away soil.
The Hosts
Kilmarnock will be seek to end their campaign as strongly as possible in the hope of earning a third-place finish.
The Ayrshire team are currently fifth in the CAS Elite Under-18 League, accumulating 47 points from 27 games.
Killie have two and one game in hand over third-place St Mirren and fourth-place Aberdeen, respectively.
There is just two points seperating Killie from the Buddies, and just one point keeping apart our upcoming opponents from the Dons.
Our hosts have struggled recently in the league and are currently winless in five league matches, though Darren McGregor and his squad are under no illusions as to the strength in the Kilmarnock team given past results.
Head-To-Head
After being held to a 1-1 draw in the first meeting between the two sides back in August, Hibs lost out to Kilmarnock in January.
A much-improved post-split showing in April earned Hibs their first victory over the Ayrshire club this season.
The boys ran riot at HTC, picking up a sensational 7-2 win.
Cleland bagged a hat-trick and Logan Jimenez snatched a brace, while defenders Rory Whittaker and Lewis Gillie also got in on the act with a goal of their own each.
How To Watch
Kick-off at Ayrshire College (Kilmarnock Campus) is 6:30pm.
Travelling supporters are welcome to attend the match at no cost!