Arbroath have a perfect record in the Betfred Cup and thumped Stirling 6-1 in their last outing but Gayfield manager Dick Campbell does not reckon Hibs will be too fearful of his side.
Dundee and Dundee United will be playing a lot of Friday night football this season, with the first batch of SPFL live TV league games revealed.
The first Dundee derby of the new Championship season is scheduled to take place at Tannadice on Saturday, August 31.
Courier Sport understands that Arbroath have made an ambitious move to bring former Dundee United favourite Morgaro Gomis to the club.
Arbroath boss Dick Campbell has expressed his delight after making his first two new signings of the summer with the veteran boss certain he has added further quality to his League 1-winning squad.
The champagne may finally have stopped flowing but the excitement for Arbroath and their chairman Mike Caird is only just beginning as the club look forward to life in the Championship.
Arbroath FC have given club stalwart Neil Douglas a lift in his fightback from the devastating stroke he suffered two months ago.
At times the football on display this season at Gayfield has been poetry in motion.
In the past month, and for reasons which have gripped our local communities, my view of Angus has been from a more distant standpoint than the daily close-up angle of examination.
It will be a gala occasion at Gayfield this afternoon as the League 1 trophy is presented and the title-winning medals are handed out.