The Hibees return to Rugby Park – the scene of Nick Montgomery’s first match in charge of the Club back in September 2023.
The Gaffer has made two changes for the side that lost to Rangers midweek. The first of those sees Club Captain, Paul Hanlon return to the starting XI after recovering from illness.
He starts beside Will Fish at centre-back with Jordan Obita moving to left-back and Kanayo Megwa on the right.
The midfield is unchanged with Elie Youan, Dylan Levitt, Joe Newell and Jair Tavares all keeping their place in the team.
The other change is upfront with Emiliano Marcondes making his first start for the Club! The Bournemouth loanee made his debut off the bench against Rangers and will start alongside Dylan Vente up top this afternoon.
On the bench, our latest signing – Nathan Moriah-Welsh – comes straight into the matchday squad after penning a two-and-a-half-year deal and his international clearance coming through earlier today.
Nick Montgomery has plenty of other options to choose from with Myziane Maolida, Christian Doidge, Luke Amos and Harry McKirdy all named among the substitutes.
Academy youngsters Murray Johnson, Rudi Molotnikov and Rory Whittaker are also included in the match day squad this afternoon.
Chris Cadden, Josh Campbell, Adam Le Fondre and Jake Doyle-Hayes all miss out through injury whilst Martin Boyle, Lewis Miller, Rocky Bushiri and Jojo Wollacott are all unavailable due to international commitments.
Starting XI
1. David Marshall (GK)
4. Paul Hanlon (C)
5. Will Fish
6. Dylan Levitt
7. Elie Youan
9. Dylan Vente
11. Joe Newell
20. Emiliano Marcondes
21. Jordan Obita
29. Jair Tavares
42. Kanayo Megwa
Subs
31. Murray Johnson (GK)
15. Luke Amos
16. Lewis Stevenson
17. Myziane Maolida
22. Harry McKirdy
23. Christian Doidge
30. Nathan Moriah-Welsh
35. Rudi Molotnikov
49. Rory Whittaker
