Sir Tom Farmer sold his majority ownership of Hibs in July 2019 to American businessman Ronald Gordon, who became chairman of the club.

[8] After they lost the first Edinburgh derby of the season, Hibs fan Irvine Welsh claimed that they were "favourites" for relegation.

[9] Hibs entered the 2019–20 Scottish League Cup at the group stage, and a 2–0 win at Elgin City in their final match clinched a place in the last 16.

Two days later, and with the team sitting in 10th place in the league, head coach Paul Heckingbottom was sacked by Hibs.

[33] After winger Martin Boyle suffered a knee injury, Glenn Middleton was signed on loan from Rangers.