The (second) post-Craig Levein era begins at Hearts with one of the tougher tests they could have asked for.
In-form Rangers are the opposition at Hampden in Sunday's Betfred Cup semi-final, with the pair going head to head for a chance to play the winners of Hibs v Celtic the previous evening.
The cups have been the only real bright spot for Hearts over the last year, with dismal form and injuries making for league form that was at best uninspiring, at worst downright dismal.
Craig Levein won't get the chance to try and win a trophy with the club closest to his heart after Thursday's sacking. Instead, Austin MacPhee will be in the dugout, as he was when Hearts reached the same stage of this competition last season, and the final of the Scottish Cup.
Rangers will be heavy favourites, but there's no telling how a change at the top will affect the Jambos, who hope to have Steven Naismith available again, a least from the bench.
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When is the game?
Sunday, 3 November, kick-off 3pm.
Is the game live on TV?
Yes, the match is being broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. Coverage begins at 2.30pm.
Hearts TV International and Rangers TV subscribers can watch the game outside the UK and Ireland.
Who's the ref?
John Beaton is in charge for this one. He's assisted by David McGeachie and Frank Connor. Alan Muir is fourth official.
Match odds
Rangers 2/7
Draw 17/4
Hearts 10/1
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