Summary

  • McGinn scores third from short corner

  • Jason Cummings scores first-half double

  • Hibs lead Championship ahead of United

  • Terrors are one point behind Hibees

  • Humphrey makes Hibs debut

  • Mikkelsen makes United debut

  1. Goodbye for now...published at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    That emphatic win should make Hibs, now four points clear of tonight's visitors, strong favourites to win the Championship title and automatic promotion.

    The focus turns tomorrow to those battling for promotion play-off places - and to avoid relegation - with four more Championship games, plus a full card in League One and League Two.

    Join us for more live action from around Scotland tomorrow.

  2. 'We didn't deserve anything' - McKinnonpublished at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Dundee United manager Ray McKinnon on BBC Radio Scotland: "I am really disappointed. That wasn't great from us and we conceded the game in the first 20 minutes.

    "It was really nervy at the start and they were really ragged. 

    "We didn't deserve to get anything. We didn't pass it with any zip or purpose.

    "We are four points off the top the league and we will be giving it our best in every game to the end of the season to get promotion.

    "At the start of the season, we would have been pleased to be in this position with a chance to win the league."

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

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  4. Hibernian 3-0 Dundee Unitedpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    You can now read Tom English's view of the match from Easter Road.

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Jason Cummings scores twice as Hibs see off closest rivals Dundee United to open a four-point lead in the Championship.

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  5. Commons to stay?published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Former Scotland midfielder Kris Commons' loan spell from Celtic is ending in the coming days, but Hibs manager Neil Lennon is suggesting that he will look to extend that to the end of the season.

  6. 'Awesome' Cummingspublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Hibs manager Neil Lennon has gone on to describe Jason Cummings as "awesome" and says Chris Humphrey had a "great debut".

    Of the win, he says: "It's a tough league, but this gives us a bit of a cushion."

  7. Postpublished at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

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    That was the best performance of the season and under the circumstances against a very good side. We looked a real threat all evening and the two wingers were outstanding. It was a massive gamble to change the formation and personnel, but it worked out for us

    Neil Lennon, Hibernian manager on BBC Radio Scotland

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

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  9. Postpublished at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

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    It was a comprehensive win and could have been four or five. It was an emphatic statement in the title race

    Tam McManus, Former Hibs striker on BBC Radio Scotland

  10. Postpublished at 21:42 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

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    The disappointing thing from United's point of view was the lack of fight in a huge game

    Ryan McGowan, Former Dundee United midfielder on BBC Radio Scotland

  11. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    FT: Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Tom English
    BBC Sport Scotland at Easter Road

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    John McGinn on the field for about 15 minutes at the end of this Hibs stroll - having been out injured since mid-November - but he's absolutely excellent. Strong tackles, a nicely taken goal, some cutting passes and a fantastic return to the ranks, all lapped up by a thrilled home crowd. No wonder. This was one-sided from start to finish. Hibs hold a handsome four-point lead at the top of the Championship. Hard to see United living with them from here

    Hibs celebrate John McGinn's goalImage source, SNS
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    John McGinn (centre) scored the third goal for Hibs on his return from injury

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    The cheers ring round Easter Road as Hibs ease to victory over a Dundee United side that were never at the races.

    That's two defeats in a row for Ray McKinnon's side, who slip four points behind their impressive hosts at the top of the Championship.

  13. Postpublished at 89mins

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Martin Boyle is so close to gathering the ball behind the United defence to score a fourth as we prepare to enter two minutes of stoppage time.

  14. YELLOW CARDpublished at 87mins

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Tony Andreu's penalty gave United their win over Hibs last month, but the on-loan Norwich City man's frustration tonight is complete with a yellow card.

    Meanwhile, Hibs goalscorer Jason Cummings comes off to be replaced with Brian Graham.

  15. 'Different class' McGinn kills off Unitedpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2017

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Former Hibs forward Tam McManus on BBC Radio Scotland: "That was vintage John McGinn. 

    "What a substitute to be able to bring on. He is absolutely different class and has killed this game off. Game over."

  16. Postpublished at 86mins

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Tope Obadeyi is a threat again to Hibs and his low cross gives Cammy Smith a sniff at goal, but the forward is unable to backheel the ball home from close range.

  17. YELLOW CARDpublished at 84mins

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee United

    Hibs right-back David Gray goes into the referee's book.

  18. Postpublished at 83mins

    Hibernian 3-0 Dundee Unietd

    Chris Humphrey is given a standing ovation as the new signing's fine Hibs debut comes to an end and he is replaced with James Keatings.

  19. goal

    GOAL Hibernian 3-0 Dundee Unitedpublished at 81mins

    John McGinn

    Hibs are on their way to a four-point lead as John McGinn, only seconds on the pitch following ankle surgery, waltzes into the penalty box and slots the ball through the legs of goalkeeper Cammy Bell from an acute angle. All with Scotland head coach Gordon Strachan watching in the stands.

    Three and easy for the Hibees.

  20. YELLOW CARDpublished at 78mins

    Hibernian 2-0 Dundee United

    Mark Durnan is the latest United man to go into the book - for a foul on Marvin Bartley.