Hearts game at St Mirren to undergo a pitch inspection at 3.30pm

Hearts’ crucial relegation clash with St Mirren this evening will undergo a pitch inspection.

The weather so far today and forecast for tonight has forced referee Alan Muir to assess the Simple Digital Arena at 3.30pm.

Hearts posted on their website: “There will be a pitch inspection at the Simple Digital Arena at 3.30pm ahead of tonight's Ladbrokes Premiership match between St Mirren and Hearts.

“The Jambos are due to head to Paisley this evening for a 7.45pm kick off, with the game being broadcast live on Hearts TV and BT Sport - however officials will carry out an inspection on the surface this afternoon due to the weather conditions in the West.

“The club will update supporters on the outcome of the pitch inspection as soon as it is complete so please continue to check the official club website and social media after 3.30pm.”

The Buddies saw their Ladbrokes Premiership match with Motherwell at Fir Park called off last weekend.

There has been little let up in Storm Dennis which has battered the UK across the past couple of weeks.

Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast for Paisley throughout the day.

Hearts find themselves bottom of the league table, three points behind tonight’s opponents who sit tenth.