Falkirk vs Hearts preview - Bairns looking for repeat success

Posted Saturday, March 21, 2015 by PA

Falkirk, who are the only side to have defeated Hearts in the Championship this season, look to do the same again when the Edinburgh side visit the Falkirk Stadium.

They may have to do so without striker Rory Loy after he picked up an ankle injury against Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup two weeks ago and looks set to sit out the second game running.

Manager Peter Houston said: "Hearts have a lot to play for but so have we.

"We need the points to help us get into the play-offs and a repeat of our win at Tynecastle would be very welcome indeed."

Hearts midfielder Prince Buaben could be out for the season after undergoing surgery on a broken toe.

Buaben has not featured for four weeks and had a screw inserted ahead of the Scottish Championship leaders' trip to Falkirk.

Head coach Robbie Neilson said: "Hopefully I'll get him back for the end of the season, I'd like to. I think there's a possibility about it, but if not then he'll be fine for pre-season."

Hearts have won their last seven games in a row and are 20 points clear at the summit.