2024–25 Scottish Cup
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Tournament details | |
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Country | Scotland |
Dates | 9 August 2024 – 24 May 2025 |
Teams | 130 |
Defending champions | Celtic |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 28 |
Goals scored | 110 (3.93 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Zander Miller Jordan Tosh 4 goals |
All statistics correct as of 31 August 2024. |
The 2024–25 Scottish Cup (known as the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup for sponsorship reasons)[1] is the 140th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition.
Celtic are the defending champions after defeating Rangers in the 2024 final.
Calendar
[edit]Round | Original date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round |
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Preliminary round one | 10 August 2024 | 2 | 130 → 128 | 6 | 6 qualifiers |
Preliminary round two | 31 August 2024 | 26 | 128 → 102 | 48 | 48 licensed clubs |
First round | 28 September 2024 | 30 | 102 → 72 | 34 | 18 Highland League teams 16 Lowland League teams |
Second round | 26 October 2024 | 20 | 72 → 52 | 10 | 10 League Two teams |
Third round | 30 November 2024 | 20 | 52 → 32 | 20 | 10 Championship teams 10 League One teams |
Fourth round | 18 January 2025 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 12 | 12 Premiership teams |
Fifth round | 8 February 2025 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None | |
Quarter-finals | 8 March 2025 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None | |
Semi-finals | 19 & 20 April 2025 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None | |
Final | 24 May 2025 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
Preliminary round one
[edit]The draw for preliminary round one was made on 22 July 2024.[2] The six teams without a SFA club licence were required to be included in the first preliminary round draw – namely Beith Juniors (West of Scotland League champions), Dundee North End (Midlands League champions), Culter (North Region Juniors champions), Cupar Hearts (Amateur Cup winners), Invergordon (North Caledonian League champions), and Bo'ness Athletic (Cup Winners' Shield winners). They were drawn into two ties with Cupar Hearts and Dundee North End drawn to receive a bye to the second preliminary round.
Bo'ness Athletic and Dundee North End are taking part in the competition for the first time.
Matches
[edit]9 August 2024 | Bo'ness Athletic | 3–1 | Beith Juniors | Bo'ness |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Newtown Park Referee: Connor Ashwood |
10 August 2024 | Culter | 4–0 | Invergordon | Peterculter |
15:00 |
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[4] | Stadium: Crombie Park Referee: Cameron Stirling |
Preliminary round two
[edit]The draw for preliminary round two was made on 22 July 2024.[5]
Teams in bold advanced to the first round.
East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League | Others |
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Premier Division
First Division
Second Division Third Division |
Premier Division First Division Second Division Third Division Fourth Division |
North Region Junior Football League
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Matches
[edit]30 August 2024 | Tynecastle | 4–0 | Glasgow University | Edinburgh |
19:30 | Stadium: Meggetland Referee: Keiran Trayner |
30 August 2024 | Bo'ness Athletic | 2–0 | Kilwinning Rangers | Bo'ness |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Newtown Park Referee: Jordan Curran |
31 August 2024 | Glenafton Athletic | 2–4 | Threave Rovers | New Cumnock |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Jamie McCunnie |
31 August 2024 | Coldstream | 0–6 | Camelon Juniors | Coldstream |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Home Park Referee: Connor Ashwood |
31 August 2024 | Bonnyton Thistle | 0–1 | Dunbar United | Kilmarnock |
15:00 |
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Stadium: The Synergy Arena Referee: Robert Bowie |
31 August 2024 | Jeanfield Swifts | 3–0 | Newton Stewart | Perth |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Riverside Stadium Referee: Paul Timmons |
31 August 2024 | Lochee United | 4–0 | Hawick Royal Albert | Dundee |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Thomson Park Referee: Yaser Razouk |
31 August 2024 | Golspie Sutherland | 0–2 | Carluke Rovers | Golspie |
15:00 |
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Stadium: King George V Park Referee: Cameron Stirling |
31 August 2024 | Pollok | 1–3 | Darvel | Glasgow |
14:00 |
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Stadium: Newlandsfield Park Referee: Andy Gamble |
31 August 2024 | Cupar Hearts | 4–0 | Wigtown & Bladnoch | Glenrothes |
14:00 |
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Stadium: Warout Stadium Referee: Nathan Clac-Mansfield |
31 August 2024 | Preston Athletic | 2–3 | Irvine Meadow XI | Prestonpans |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Pennypit Park Referee: Jamie Wilkie |
31 August 2024 | Tayport | 1–3 | Dundee North End | Tayport |
15:00 |
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Stadium: The Canniepairt Referee: Ryan Kennedy |
31 August 2024 | Culter | 1–2 | Sauchie Juniors | Peterculter |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Crombie Park Referee: Kieran O'Reilly |
31 August 2024 | Dundonald Bluebell | 3–1 | Edinburgh University | Cardenden |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Moorside Park Referee: Ross Birrell |
31 August 2024 | Fort William | 0–8 | Hill of Beath Hawthorn | Fort William |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Claggan Park Referee: Sean Murdoch |
31 August 2024 | Benburb | 0–3 | Vale of Leithen | Glasgow |
15:00 |
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Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Abbie Hendry |
31 August 2024 | Burntisland Shipyard | 2–1 | Dunipace | Burntisland |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Steven MacDonald |
31 August 2024 | Haddington Athletic | 1–4 | Auchinleck Talbot | Haddington |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Millfield Park Referee: Michael McCart |
31 August 2024 | Creetown | 1–3 | Cumnock Juniors | Creetown |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Castlecary Park Referee: Clyde Buchan |
31 August 2024 | Girvan | 9–0 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | Girvan |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Hamilton Park Referee: Brent Falconer |
31 August 2024 | Penicuik Athletic | 0–1 | Musselburgh Athletic | Penicuik |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Montgomery Park Referee: Ross Menzies |
31 August 2024 | Dalkeith Thistle | 1–0 | Blackburn United | Dalkeith |
15:00 |
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Stadium: King's Park Referee: Owen Lawrence |
31 August 2024 | Dalbeattie Star | 1–2 | Whitehill Welfare | Dalbeattie |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Islecroft Stadium Referee: Andrew Craven |
31 August 2024 | Rutherglen Glencairn | 2–0 | Hutchison Vale | Rutherglen |
14:00 |
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Stadium: The Hamish B Allan Stadium Referee: Harry Bruce |
31 August 2024 | Clydebank | 7–0 | St Andrews United | Clydebank |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Holm Park Referee: Lewis Hogarth |
31 August 2024 | Easthouses Lily Miners Welfare | 0–4 | Newtongrange Star | Easthouses |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Newbattle Complex Referee: Thomas Denholm |
First round
[edit]The draw for the first round was made on 1 September 2024 at 17:30 live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel.[6]
Highland League | Lowland League | East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League | Others |
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Premier Division
First Division Second Division |
Premier Division First Division Third Division Fourth Division |
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Matches
[edit]27 September 2024 | Tynecastle | v | Hill of Beath Hawthorn | Edinburgh |
19:30 | Stadium: Meggetland Sports Complex |
27 September 2024 | Dalkeith Thistle | v | Broxburn Athletic | Dalkeith |
19:45 | Stadium: King's Park |
28 September 2024 | Forres Mechanics | v | Jeanfield Swifts | Forres |
15:00 | Stadium: Mosset Park |
28 September 2024 | University of Stirling | v | Caledonian Braves | Stirling |
15:00 | Stadium: Forthbank Stadium |
28 September 2024 | Brechin City | v | Newtongrange Star | Brechin |
15:00 | Stadium: Glebe Park |
28 September 2024 | Clachnacuddin | v | Nairn County | Inverness |
15:00 | Stadium: Grant Street Park |
28 September 2024 | Linlithgow Rose | v | Lossiemouth | Linlithgow |
15:00 | Stadium: Prestonfield |
28 September 2024 | Musselburgh Athletic | v | Darvel | Musselburgh |
15:00 | Stadium: Olivebank Arena |
28 September 2024 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | v | Banks O' Dee | Galashiels |
15:00 | Stadium: Netherdale |
28 September 2024 | Broomhill | v | Turriff United | Dumbarton |
15:00 | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium |
28 September 2024 | Cowdenbeath | v | Rutherglen Glencairn | Cowdenbeath |
15:00 | Stadium: Central Park |
28 September 2024 | East Stirlingshire | v | Lochee United | Falkirk |
15:00 | Stadium: Falkirk Stadium |
28 September 2024 | Cumbernauld Colts | v | Civil Service Strollers | Cumbernauld |
15:00 | Stadium: Broadwood Stadium |
28 September 2024 | Strathspey Thistle | v | Sauchie Juniors | Grantown-on-Spey |
15:00 | Stadium: Seafield Park |
28 September 2024 | Formartine United | v | Whitehill Welfare | Pitmedden |
15:00 | Stadium: North Lodge Park |
28 September 2024 | Fraserburgh | v | Rothes | Fraserburgh |
15:00 | Stadium: Bellslea Park |
28 September 2024 | Threave Rovers | v | Vale of Leithen | Castle Douglas |
15:00 | Stadium: Meadow Park |
28 September 2024 | Brora Rangers | v | Cumnock Juniors | Brora |
15:00 | Stadium: Dudgeon Park |
28 September 2024 | Buckie Thistle | v | Carluke Rovers | Buckie |
15:00 | Stadium: Victoria Park |
28 September 2024 | Burntisland Shipyard | v | Irvine Meadow XI | Burntisland |
15:00 | Stadium: Recreation Park |
28 September 2024 | Dundonald Bluebell | v | Inverurie Loco Works | Cardenden |
15:00 | Stadium: Moorside Park |
28 September 2024 | Keith | v | Camelon Juniors | Keith |
15:00 | Stadium: Kynoch Park |
28 September 2024 | Huntly | v | Wick Academy | Huntly |
15:00 | Stadium: Christie Park |
28 September 2024 | Clydebank | v | Girvan | Clydebank |
15:00 | Stadium: Holm Park |
28 September 2024 | Dunbar United | v | Bo'ness Athletic | Dunbar |
15:00 | Stadium: New Countess Park |
28 September 2024 | East Kilbride | v | Gretna 2008 | East Kilbride |
15:00 | Stadium: K-Park Training Academy |
28 September 2024 | Albion Rovers | v | Auchinleck Talbot | Coatbridge |
15:00 | Stadium: Cliftonhill |
28 September 2024 | Dundee North End | v | Tranent | Dundee |
15:00 | Stadium: North End Park |
28 September 2024 | Berwick Rangers | v | Cupar Hearts | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
15:00 | Stadium: Shielfield Park |
28 September 2024 | Deveronvale | v | Bo'ness United | Banff |
15:00 | Stadium: Princess Royal Park |
Broadcasting
[edit]The Scottish Cup is broadcast by Premier Sports and BBC Scotland. Premier Sports has the first two picks of the fourth and fifth rounds, the quarter-finals as well as first pick of one semi-final and airs the final non-exclusively. BBC Scotland broadcast one match per round from the first round onwards and two matches per round from the fourth round to the quarter-finals, as well as one semi-final and the final.
The following matches were selected for live coverage on UK television:
Round | BBC Scotland | Premier Sports |
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First round | Dalkeith Thistle v Broxburn Athletic[7] | |
Second round | ||
Third round | ||
Fourth round | ||
Fifth round | ||
Quarter-finals | ||
Semi-finals | ||
Final |
References
[edit]- ^ "SFA agree Scottish Gas deal to sponsor men's and women's Scottish Cup". The Herald. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Scottish Cup preliminary round: Beith face Bo'ness Athletic". Ardrossan Herald. 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Bo'ness Athletic vs Beith". Scottish FA. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Culter vs Invergordon". Scottish FA. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Preliminary Round Draws conducted for men's and women's competitions". SFA. 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Team GB Olympian makes Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup First Round Draw". SFA. 1 September 2024.
- ^ @ScottishCup (11 September 2024). "Round 1 TV match" (Tweet) – via Twitter.