Hearts the first team through to Scottish Cup semi-finals
Baningime lashes in rebound after Alnwick saves from Simms at close range; Haring converts Woodburn cross to double lead
Brophy gives St Mirren a lifeline with first-time finish into top corner; Ronan equalises with stunning, swerving 30-yard strike
Substitute McEneff nudges Hearts back in front with first touch and Simms adds late fourth with front-post strike
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Jack Ross
Former St Mirren manager on BBC Scotland
Quote MessageThe expectation is very much on Hearts. They're the home team, third in the league, and results in the league point to Hearts being stronger. But this is a good St Mirren team that have good cup pedigree. It all points to a very, very close game.
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Image source, SNSCraig Gordon was again the Hearts hero when they eliminated Livingston on penalties in the last 16
It could have very easily been Livingston hosting tonight's tie.
After easing past Auchinleck Talbot 5-0, Hearts and Livi played out a goalless draw in the previous round.
Craig Gordon was the hero as the Tynecastle side came out on top in a penalty shootout.
As for St Mirren, the Buddies have overcome lower-league opposition twice to reach the quarters.
Ayr were dispatched 2-0 at Somerset Park in January before League 2 leaders Kelty Hearts were thrashed 4-0 in Paisley last month.
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Although the stats look daunting for St Mirren, the Paisley side are bouncing into the capital with a spring in their step after a late midweek win at Dundee.
After a run of three defeats, Stephen Robinson got his first win as new boss thanks to Connor Ronan's injury-time header.
The Buddies were semi-finalists in both cup competitions last year and boast a manager that knows what reaching Hampden is all about.
Robinson made both Scottish and League Cup finals with Motherwell in 2017-18, but lost on both occasions to Brendan Rodgers' Celtic.
Image source, SNSEx-Motherwell boss Robinson guided the Fir Park side to both domestic cup finals in the 2017-18 campaign
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Hearts have just about boxed off third spot in the Premiership this term - they sit 13 points clear of Hibs in fourth.
The gap between Robbie Neilson's side and St Mirren, who are ninth in a congested top fight, is 14 points.
Neilson's men have also won all three clashes with tonight's visitors this season, including a 2-0 victory in Paisley at the end of February.
As well as that, St Mirren are without a win at Tynecastle in five attempts.
Image source, SNSHearts beat St Mirren for a third time this season in February
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Stephen McGinn
Former St Mirren midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageNeilson might have something up his sleeve - he could switch to a three after 10 or 15 minutes. Kingsley is a massive player for Hearts and you'd like him up the park, but he's so dependable.
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Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson makes just one change to the side that earned an injury-time win at Dundee on Wednesday.
The only change sees keeper Jak Alnwick, returning after a self-isolation stint, come in for Dean Lyness.
On the eye, it's two attacking line-ups from both managers.
Image source, SNSAlnwick, right, returns in goal for St Mirren
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Robbie Neilson has made three changes to the Hearts side that started last weekend's 2-2 draw at Dundee United.
John Souttar, Peter Haring and Gary Mackay-Steven, the trio dropping out, all went off injured in that game.
In come Andy Halliday, Peter Haring and Ben Woodburn.
A rack of injuries has the Hearts bench looking pretty weak, only seven names on there.
Image source, SNSLiam Boyce starts in attack for Hearts this evening
By the way, I can't put into words how jealous I am of both sets of fans tonight.
A 19:45 kick-off on a Saturday night? Top-tier stuff. Atmosphere should be an absolute cracker.
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Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Nope it's not just live text coverage tonight - we've got you covered on all platforms.
You can watch live match coverage from 19:30 GMT on the BBC Scotland channel.
You can also listen to build-up and commentary on Sportsound right now on BBC Radio Scotland MW.
Take your pick. Just make sure you stay here as well, eh?
Image source, SNSFollow TV, radio & text coverage of tonight's quarter-final tie with BBC Scotland
Hearts v St Mirren (19:45)
Hearts: Gordon, Atkinson, Halkett, Kingsley, Halliday, Baningime, Haring, Woodburn, McKay, Simms, Boyce.
Substitutes: Stewart, McEneff, Moore, Sibbick, Kirk, Rathie, Tait.
St Mirren: Alnwick, Tait, Shaughnessy, Dunne, Tanser, Power, Gogic, Ronan, Kiltie, Jones, Brophy.
Substitutes: Lyness, Smyth, Fraser, McCarthy, Flynn, Erhahon, Henderson, Greive, Main.
Hearts v St Mirren
Scottish Cup. Saturday night. Say no more.
Tynecastle is the venue as last-eight weekend gets under way in the capital.
Hearts welcome St Mirren to Gorgie. The prize? A place at Hampden.
If you haven't already, get comfy, get stocked up and get the takeaway ordered - we're in for a treat tonight.
Image source, SNSThe scene is set at Tynecastle