Reduced away allocations at Easter Road won't impact Edinburgh derby matches against Hearts.

It's understood the decision of Hibs chiefs to limit away supporters over "unacceptable" behaviour will not apply to matches against rivals Hearts.

The Easter Road board of directors took the decision to limit away allocations after the Scottish Cup tie against Rangers.

Club chiefs cited "abhorrent behaviour and chanting" by some supporters within Scottish football in a statement confirming the allocation cut.

However, it's understood the traditional full away allocation for matches against Hearts will not be impacted by the change limit in visiting fan numbers.

A club statement read: "Hibernian FC condemns the abhorrent behaviour and chanting made by some supporters in Scottish football.

"Over recent years supporters’ unacceptable conduct has become rife in Scotland whether that be through the use of pyrotechnics, sectarianism, objects being thrown onto the field of play or through other actions. This is simply not good enough.

"Understanding that the behaviour of certain sections of Hibernian FC’s own support has not been good enough at times this season, the Club has been taking the strongest possible action against those who behave in an unacceptable manner, working with Police Scotland and colleagues at other clubs.

"Hibernian FC now implores other clubs to act in a similar fashion and the governing bodies to take serious consideration into the issues to ensure Scottish football is safe and welcoming for all. 

"Following fan behaviour and chanting from opposing teams this season, the Club’s Board of Directors will be reducing the away allocation at Easter Road moving forward, alongside taking further actions.

"Football is a sport for all, and stadiums should be a place where families and friends can come together to support their team. Hibernian FC prides itself on being a club for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed, and sexual orientation. Everyone should be able to feel safe and comfortable attending a football match."