The Chasm

Hibs played host to English Premier League opposition in the UEFA Conference League play-off. Aston Villa spend about £150m more than Hibs each year thanks to the flood of broadcasting money washing through the English top division. So, realistic expectations were of a comfortable win for the visitors, which came to pass.

The fixture did allow the crowd to welcome back former player, John McGinn, now captain of Villa. 70's Hibs star Des Bremner, who won the European Cup with Aston Villa in 1982, also made an appearance before kick-off.