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How to watch Hearts vs FC Zurich: TV channel, kick-off time and live stream details

Hearts face a huge night under the lights at Tynecastle as they bid to reach the Europa League group stage.

Robbie Neilson's men welcome Swiss champions FC Zurich to the capital for the return meeting of their play-off clash. The Jambos went down 2-1 in the away game with Lawrence Shankland netting from the penalty spot. Craig Halkett limped off after just seven minutes in a major early blow but the Jambos managed to compose themselves to come home with the tie firmly alive.

Tynecastle will be rocking on Thursday night with the game sold-out as punters go in to give their backing to the Gorgie side. Victory in the tie will secure a crack at Europe's second tier competition. Defeat and it is Europa Conference League group stage football for Neilson and Co as they get set for a European adventure either way. But for the players, fans and management, the big target will be experiencing those big clashes this tournament.

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Here is all the information you need ahead of the Europa League play-off round return showdown.

What TV channel is the match on?

Hearts vs FC Zurich is LIVE on TV.

BBC Scotland has snapped up the rights for the Europa League showdown once again after showing last week's first leg.

Build-up starts at 7.45pm - 15 minutes before the game starts.

When is the game and can I live stream the game?

Yes - the match is available to live stream.

You can do this via the BBC Scotland Sportscene online.

The match takes place on Thursday, 25 August with a 8pm kick-off time.

Team news

Neilson has revealed Halkett is his only concern ahead of the Europa League crunch.

The defender was forced off in the first meeting after just seven minutes and missed the weekend defeat to Celtic.

The Jambos boss shuffled the pack at the weekend, making seven changes to his squad from the first leg defeat.

Craig Gordon missed out completely but he will be back for Thursday night.

He said: "Everyone will be ready, the only one potentially that won't make it will be Craig Halkett."

Latest odds

Hearts 11/8

Draw 21/10

FC Zurich 9/5

**Odds correct from Paddy Power at time of writing**

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