Can the Black and Red Army kick their Firhill hoodoo into touch once and for all? The countdown has now begun towards the opening instalment of the 1872 Cup at Firhill on Sunday 27 December (kick off 3.05pm, live on STV) – a venue where Edinburgh have never previously won.

Both head coach Rob Moffat and points machine Chris Paterson spoke exclusively to Edinburgh Rugby TV about their thoughts heading into one of the biggest events in the Scottish sporting calendar. Click here to watch the video.

Remember tickets are available for the match in Maryhill (click here for more details). The return leg is here at Murrayfield on Saturday 2 January (kick off 3.05pm, live on STV). For tickets please call 0131 346 5180 and become part of the Biggest Battle in Scotland – the 1872 Cup derbies.