Hibernian's young prospects will kick off their 2026/27 CAS Elite Under-19 League campaign with a blockbuster home fixture against Kilmarnock.
Darren McGregor’s side took last season’s title race down to the wire before narrowly missing out on the silverware, and the academy group are determined to mount another serious championship charge this time around.
The grueling league schedule officially gets underway in late July, testing the country's finest youth systems before concluding in early May 2027.
Bermuda international Logan Jimenez and his teammates will have to navigate a highly competitive eight-team division. The format sees the Hibees face traditional powerhouse academies Celtic, Rangers, and Edinburgh rivals Hearts, alongside Dundee United, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, and St Mirren in a standard home-and-away format throughout the season.
The full fixture list has handed Hibs an immediate opportunity to establish their home dominance at the club’s training centre, while setting up a massive finale on the road:
Opening Day: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 vs. Kilmarnock (Home)
Final Day: Tuesday, 4 May 2027 vs. St Mirren (Away)
With pre-season preparations already hitting their peak, McGregor's tactical blueprint will be put to the test early.
The inclusion of Jimenez adds significant tactical flexibility to the Hibs midfield and backline, and the young squad will be eager to translate their impressive pre-season form into an immediate three points against a physical Kilmarnock outfit later this month.
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