Hibs set to play three games in Belgium

Hibs today revealed they are to embark on a three-game tour of Belgium next month before newly promoted Huddersfield will visit Easter Road the week before the new season kicks off.

Pat Fenlon’s side will cross the North Sea to face Royal Charleroi on Wednesday, July 18, Leuven on July 21 and a Zealand Select the following day.

Before departing Hibs will face Romanian side Rapid Bucharest, who are doing their pre-season training in Scotland, at the Grangemouth Stadium on Wednesday, July 11 (kick-off 7.30 pm).

On their return from Belgium Fenlon’s players will play German outfit Union Berlin at Easter Road on Wednesday, July 25 (kick-off 7.45pm) and wrap up their preparation with the visit of English Championship side Huddersfield on Saturday, July 28 (kick-off 2.00pm).