By Hibernian FC

There’s a welcome return to the side for Ryan Porteous! The centre-half returns after serving his two-game suspension and comes in in-place of Darren McGregor.

Ahead of the game, Ross explained how much of a boost it is to have him back.

“He has been really consistent in his level of performance, not only in how he defends but how he builds the game for us.

“His range of passing is terrific. It’s terrific to have him back available for the game.”

Our second change comes at left-back as Josh Doig returns with Lewis Stevenson dropping to the bench.

Alex Gogic makes his first start since 22 August and comes into to bolster the middle of midfield, whilst Jamie Murphy also returns to the starting XI.

As mentioned above, McGregor is suspended after his sending off against Aberdeen, whilst Kyle Magennis is still dealing with a groin issue. Christian Doidge, Melker Hallberg, Dan Mackay and Sean Mackie are also unavailable through injury.

Our Starting Line-up

1. Matt Macey

3. Josh Doig

4. Paul Hanlon ©

5. Ryan Porteous

6. Paul McGinn

10. Martin Boyle

11. Joe Newell

13. Alex Gogic

15. Kevin Nisbet

18. Jamie Murphy

22. Jake Doyle-Hayes

Substitutes

21. Kevin Dabrowski

8. Drey Wright

12. Nathan Wood

16. Lewis Stevenson

19. Jamie Gullan

27. Chris Cadden

32. Josh Campbell