2025–26 Scottish Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Dates | 9 August 2025 – 23 May 2026 |
| Teams | 132 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 129 |
| Goals scored | 437 (3.39 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 8 March 2026.Defending champions Aberdeen | |
The 2025–26 Scottish Cup (known as the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup for sponsorship reasons)[1] is the 141st season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition.
Aberdeen were the defending champions after defeating Celtic in the 2025 final. They were defeated in the quarter-finals by Dunfermline Athletic.
Calendar
The dates for the 2025–26 Scottish Cup were announced on 22 July 2025.[2]
| Round | Original date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary round one | 9 August 2025 | 4 | 132 → 128 | 8 | 7 qualifiers and 1 licensed club |
| Preliminary round two | 30 August 2025 | 26 | 128 → 102 | 48 | 48 licensed clubs |
| First round | 27 September 2025 | 30 | 102 → 72 | 34 | 18 Highland League teams 16 Lowland League teams |
| Second round | 25 October 2025 | 20 | 72 → 52 | 10 | 10 League Two teams |
| Third round | 29 November 2025 | 20 | 52 → 32 | 20 | 10 Championship teams 10 League One teams |
| Fourth round | 17 January 2026 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 12 | 12 Premiership teams |
| Fifth round | 7 February 2026 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None | |
| Quarter-finals | 7 March 2026 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None | |
| Semi-finals | 18 & 19 April 2026 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None | |
| Final | 23 May 2026 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
Preliminary round one
The draw for preliminary round one was made on 23 July 2025.[3] The seven teams without an SFA club licence were required to be included in the first preliminary round draw – namely Culter (North Region Juniors champions), Dundee North End (Midlands League champions), Invergordon (North Caledonian League champions), Johnstone Burgh (Junior Cup winners), Lochar Thistle (South of Scotland League champions), Steins Thistle (Amateur Cup winners) and Whitburn (Cup Winners' Shield winners). They were drawn into four ties alongside one of the 49 licensed clubs. The remaining 48 licensed clubs received a bye to the second preliminary round.[4]
Johnstone Burgh, Lochar Thistle, Steins Thistle and Whitburn are all taking part in the competition for the first time.
Matches
| 9 August 2025 | Invergordon | 3–1 | Lochar Thistle | Dingwall |
| 15:00 | [5] | Stadium: Victoria Park Referee: Ross Birrell |
| 9 August 2025 | Irvine Meadow | 1–4 | Johnstone Burgh | Irvine |
| 15:00 | [6] | Stadium: Meadow Park Referee: Josh Hay |
Preliminary round two
The draw for preliminary round two was made on 23 July 2025.[3] St Cadoc's and Tweedmouth Rangers are taking part in the competition for the first time having gained their SFA club licence, along with Bo'ness Athletic who previously competed as a qualifier.
Teams in bold advanced to the first round.
| East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League | Others |
|---|---|---|
|
Premier Division
First Division
Second Division Third Division |
Premier Division
First Division Second Division Third Division Fourth Division |
Matches
| 29 August 2025 | St Cadoc's | 0–1 | Pollok | Glasgow |
| 19:00 | [9] | Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Duncan Williams |
| 30 August 2025 | Rutherglen Glencairn | 2–4 | Newtongrange Star | Rutherglen |
| 14:00 | [10] | Stadium: The Hamish B Allan Stadium Referee: Colin Whyte |
| 30 August 2025 | Whitburn | 1–2 | Johnstone Burgh | Whitburn |
| 14:30 | [11] | Stadium: Central Park Referee: Michael McCart |
| 30 August 2025 | Dundee North End | 1–0 | Whitehill Welfare | Dundee |
| 14:30 | [12] | Stadium: North End Park Referee: Kieran O'Reilly |
| 30 August 2025 | Tynecastle | 0–3 | Carluke Rovers | Edinburgh |
| 14:30 | [13] | Stadium: Meggetland Sports Complex Referee: Gary Train |
| 30 August 2025 | Jeanfield Swifts | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Preston Athletic | Perth |
| 14:30 | [14] | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Referee: Brent Falconer |
| 30 August 2025 | Dundonald Bluebell | 3–2 | Edinburgh University | Cardenden |
| 14:30 | [15] | Stadium: Moorside Park Referee: Ross Birrell |
| 30 August 2025 | Sauchie Juniors | 2–0 | Hutchison Vale | Sauchie |
| 15:00 | [16] | Stadium: Beechwood Park Referee: Thomas Denholm |
| 30 August 2025 | Hawick Royal Albert | 1–4 | Threave Rovers | Hawick |
| 15:00 | [17] | Stadium: Albert Park Referee: Chris McLaughlin |
| 30 August 2025 | Invergordon | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Dunipace | Dingwall |
| 15:00 | [18] | Stadium: Victoria Park Referee: David Alexander |
| 30 August 2025 | Benburb | 2–0 | Easthouses Lily Miners Welfare | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | [19] | Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Luke McCauley |
| 30 August 2025 | Auchinleck Talbot | 4–0 | Haddington Athletic | Auchinleck |
| 15:00 | [20] | Stadium: Beechwood Park Referee: John Fairley Jnr. |
| 30 August 2025 | Glasgow University | 3–1 | Newton Stewart | Airdrie |
| 15:00 | [21] | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Referee: Konrad Spalony |
| 30 August 2025 | Hill of Beath Hawthorn | 4–2 | St Andrews United | Hill of Beath |
| 15:00 | [22] | Stadium: Keir's Park Referee: Owen Lawrence |
| 30 August 2025 | Tayport | 4–1 | Dalbeattie Star | Tayport |
| 15:00 | [23] | Stadium: The Canniepairt Referee: Vladyslav Melnyk |
| 30 August 2025 | Glenafton Athletic | 3–0 | Dalkeith Thistle | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 | [24] | Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Tayler Martin |
| 30 August 2025 | Golspie Sutherland | 0–3 | Coldstream | Golspie |
| 15:00 | [25] | Stadium: King George V Park Referee: Robert Bowie |
| 30 August 2025 | Vale of Leithen | 1–6 | Musselburgh Athletic | Innerleithen |
| 15:00 | [26] | Stadium: Victoria Park Referee: Mark Daly |
| 30 August 2025 | Blackburn United | 1–3 | Darvel | Blackburn |
| 15:00 | [27] | Stadium: New Murrayfield Park Referee: Regan Wallace |
| 30 August 2025 | Dunbar United | 2–4 | Cumnock Juniors | Dunbar |
| 15:00 | [28] | Stadium: New Countess Park Referee: Ewan Dunn |
| 30 August 2025 | Penicuik Athletic | 2–4 (void)[a] | Kilwinning Rangers | Penicuik |
| 15:00 | [30] | Stadium: Montgomery Park Referee: Jordan Curran |
| 30 August 2025 | Bonnyton Thistle | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Girvan | Kilmarnock |
| 15:00 | [31] | Stadium: The Synergy Arena Referee: Blair McAlpine |
| 30 August 2025 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | 0–2 | Burntisland Shipyard | Kirkcudbright |
| 15:00 | [32] | Stadium: St Mary's Park Referee: Ross Donaldson |
| 30 August 2025 | Tweedmouth Rangers | 1–3 | Lochee United | Berwick-upon-Tweed, England |
| 15:00 | [33] | Stadium: Shielfield Park Referee: Euan Birch |
| 30 August 2025 | Bo'ness Athletic | 7–0 | Creetown | Bo'ness |
| 19:45 | [34] | Stadium: Newtown Park Referee: Yaser Razouk |
Replay
First round
The draw for the first round was made on 31 August 2025 at 6pm live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel.[37]
Teams in bold advanced to the second round.
| Highland League | Lowland League | East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premier Division
Second Division |
Premier Division First Division Second Division Third Division Fourth Division |
Matches
| 26 September 2025 | Auchinleck Talbot | 2–1 | Cumnock Juniors | Auchinleck |
| 19:45 |
|
[38] |
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Stadium: Beechwood Park Referee: Lewis Hogarth |
| 26 September 2025 | Cumbernauld Colts | 4–0 | Glasgow University | Cumbernauld |
| 19:45 |
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[39] | Stadium: Broadwood Stadium Referee: Abbie Hendry |
| 27 September 2025 | Bo'ness United | 0–3 | Banks O' Dee | Bo'ness |
| 14:00 | [40] |
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Stadium: Newtown Park Referee: Michael McCart |
| 27 September 2025 | Johnstone Burgh | 4–0 | Threave Rovers | Johnstone |
| 14:30 |
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[41] | Stadium: James Y. Keanie Park Referee: Blair McAlpine |
| 27 September 2025 | Turriff United | 2–1 | Hill of Beath Hawthorn | Turriff |
| 15:00 |
|
[42] |
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Stadium: The Haughs Referee: Alex Ross |
| 27 September 2025 | Cowdenbeath | 1–2 | Benburb | Cowdenbeath |
| 15:00 |
|
[43] |
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Stadium: Central Park Referee: Scott Donohoe |
| 27 September 2025 | Huntly | 1–3 | Buckie Thistle | Huntly |
| 15:00 |
|
[44] |
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Stadium: Christie Park Referee: Robert Bowie |
| 27 September 2025 | Tranent | 3–0 | Pollok | Tranent |
| 15:00 |
|
[45] | Stadium: Foresters Park Referee: Euan Birch |
| 27 September 2025 | Newtongrange Star | 1–3 | East Stirlingshire | Newtongrange |
| 15:00 |
|
[46] |
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Stadium: New Victoria Park Referee: Will Adam |
| 27 September 2025 | Jeanfield Swifts | 0–4 | Clydebank | Perth |
| 15:00 | [47] |
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Stadium: Riverside Stadium Referee: Owen Lawrence |
| 27 September 2025 | Forres Mechanics | 0–2 | Caledonian Braves | Forres |
| 15:00 | [48] | Stadium: Mosset Park Referee: Ross Birrell |
| 27 September 2025 | Civil Service Strollers | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Dundonald Bluebell | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
[49] |
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Stadium: Christie Gillies Park Referee: Gary Train |
| 27 September 2025 | Brora Rangers | 0–1 | Fraserburgh | Brora |
| 15:00 | [50] |
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Stadium: Dudgeon Park Referee: Mark Daly |
| 27 September 2025 | Inverurie Loco Works | 0–2 | Sauchie Juniors | Inverurie |
| 15:00 | [51] |
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Stadium: Harlaw Park Referee: Conor Greenan |
| 27 September 2025 | Strathspey Thistle | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Dundee North End | Grantown-on-Spey |
| 15:00 |
|
[52] |
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Stadium: Seafield Park Referee: Chris McLaughlin |
| 27 September 2025 | Clachnacuddin | 2–1 | Kilwinning Rangers | Inverness |
| 15:00 |
|
[53] |
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Stadium: Grant Street Park Referee: Yaser Razouk |
| 27 September 2025 | Lochee United | 1–3 | Brechin City | Dundee |
| 15:00 |
|
[54] |
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Stadium: Thomson Park Referee: Thomas Denholm |
| 27 September 2025 | Linlithgow Rose | 2–1 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | Linlithgow |
| 15:00 |
|
[55] |
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Stadium: Prestonfield Referee: David Alexander |
| 27 September 2025 | Musselburgh Athletic | 2–0 | Bonnyton Thistle | Musselburgh |
| 15:00 |
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[56] | Stadium: Olivebank Arena Referee: Vladyslav Melnyk |
| 27 September 2025 | Camelon Juniors | 2–1 | Albion Rovers | Camelon |
| 15:00 |
|
[57] |
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Stadium: Carmuirs Park Referee: Ewan Dunn |
| 27 September 2025 | Coldstream | 2–3 | Tayport | Coldstream |
| 15:00 |
|
[58] |
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Stadium: Home Park Referee: Lewis Barnie |
| 27 September 2025 | Lossiemouth | 1–2 | Formartine United | Lossiemouth |
| 15:00 |
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[59] |
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Stadium: Grant Park Referee: Ross Donaldson |
| 27 September 2025 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 2–1 | Broxburn Athletic | Rosewell |
| 15:00 |
|
[60] |
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Stadium: Ferguson Park Referee: Nathan Crawford |
| 27 September 2025 | Wick Academy | 5–0 | Rothes | Wick |
| 15:00 |
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[61] | Stadium: Harmsworth Park Referee: Kieran O'Reilly |
| 27 September 2025 | Berwick Rangers | 0–2 | Nairn County | Berwick-upon-Tweed, England |
| 15:00 | [62] |
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Stadium: Shielfield Park Referee: Calum Foreman |
| 27 September 2025 | Glenafton Athletic | 3–2 | Invergordon | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 |
|
[63] |
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Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Jack Leslie |
| 27 September 2025 | Darvel | 1–3 | Deveronvale | Darvel |
| 15:00 |
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[64] |
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Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Tayler Martin |
| 27 September 2025 | Carluke Rovers | 0–4 | Gretna 2008 | Carluke |
| 15:00 | [65] |
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Stadium: John Cumming Stadium Referee: Steven McLelland |
| 27 September 2025 | Bo'ness Athletic | 2–1 | Keith | Bo'ness |
| 19:00 |
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[66] |
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Stadium: Newtown Park Referee: Stewart Luke |
| 29 September 2025 | University of Stirling | 6–2 | Burntisland Shipyard | Stirling |
| 19:45 |
|
[67] |
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Stadium: Forthbank Stadium Referee: Konrad Spalony |
Second round
The draw for the second round was made on 28 September 2025 at 5pm live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel.[68]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw.
Teams in bold advanced to the third round.
| League Two | Highland League | Lowland League | East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premier Division |
Premier Division First Division |
Matches
| 24 October 2025 | Bo'ness Athletic | 0–2 | Linlithgow Rose | Bo'ness |
| 19:30 | [69] |
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Stadium: Newtown Park Attendance: 625 Referee: Yaser Razouk |
| 24 October 2025 | Formartine United | 0–2 | Buckie Thistle | Pitmedden |
| 19:45 | [70] |
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Stadium: North Lodge Park Attendance: 300 Referee: Josh Hay |
| 25 October 2025 | Clydebank | 3–1 | East Stirlingshire | Clydebank |
| 15:00 |
|
[71] |
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Stadium: Holm Park Attendance: 918 Referee: Michael McCart |
| 25 October 2025 | Camelon Juniors | 1–0 | Johnstone Burgh | Camelon |
| 15:00 |
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[72] | Stadium: Carmuirs Park Attendance: 698 Referee: Nathan Crawford |
| 25 October 2025 | Tranent | 3–0 | Dundee North End | Tranent |
| 15:00 | [73] | Stadium: Foresters Park Attendance: 260 Referee: Brent Falconer |
| 25 October 2025 | Banks O' Dee | 4–0 | Fraserburgh | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
|
[74] | Stadium: Spain Park Attendance: 230 Referee: Robert Bowie |
| 25 October 2025 | Clachnacuddin | 2–0 | Sauchie Juniors | Inverness |
| 15:00 |
|
[75] | Stadium: Grant Street Park Attendance: 309 Referee: Euan Birch |
| 25 October 2025 | Clyde | 2–3 | Annan Athletic | Hamilton |
| 15:00 |
|
[76] | Stadium: New Douglas Park Attendance: 487 Referee: Lewis Hogarth |
| 25 October 2025 | Edinburgh City | 1–0 | University of Stirling | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
[77] | Stadium: Meadowbank Stadium Attendance: 160 Referee: Joel Kennedy |
| 25 October 2025 | Caledonian Braves | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Stirling Albion | Motherwell |
| 15:00 |
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[78] | Stadium: Alliance Park Attendance: 268 Referee: Abbie Hendry |
| 25 October 2025 | Stranraer | 4–0 | Glenafton Athletic | Stranraer |
| 15:00 |
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[79] | Stadium: Stair Park Attendance: 506 Referee: Ross Birrell |
| 25 October 2025 | Musselburgh Athletic | 1–2 | Forfar Athletic | Musselburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
[80] | Stadium: Olivebank Arena Attendance: 700 Referee: Cameron Stirling |
| 25 October 2025 | Elgin City | 2–1 | Deveronvale | Elgin |
| 15:00 |
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[81] |
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Stadium: Borough Briggs Attendance: 704 Referee: Greg Soutar |
| 25 October 2025 | Dumbarton | 2–0 | Tayport | Dumbarton |
| 15:00 |
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[82] | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 540 Referee: Scott Donohoe |
| 25 October 2025 | The Spartans | 2–1 | East Kilbride | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
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[83] | Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 401 Referee: Jamie Wilkie |
| 25 October 2025 | Nairn County | 1–2 | Turriff United | Nairn |
| 15:00 | [84] |
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Stadium: Station Park Attendance: 452 Referee: Thomas Denholm |
| 25 October 2025 | Wick Academy | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (7–8 p) | Benburb | Wick |
| 15:00 |
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[85] |
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Stadium: Harmsworth Park Attendance: 355 Referee: Lewis Barnie |
| Penalties | ||||
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| 25 October 2025 | Cumbernauld Colts | 0–2 | Bonnyrigg Rose | Cumbernauld |
| 15:00 | [86] |
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Stadium: Broadwood Stadium Attendance: 255 Referee: David Alexander |
| 25 October 2025 | Auchinleck Talbot | 3–1 | Gretna 2008 | Auchinleck |
| 15:00 |
|
[87] |
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Stadium: Beechwood Park Attendance: 602 Referee: Ross Donaldson |
| 25 October 2025 | Brechin City | 3–1 | Dundonald Bluebell | Brechin |
| 15:00 |
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[88] |
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Stadium: Glebe Park Attendance: 443 Referee: Mark Daly |
Third round
The draw for the third round was made on 26 October 2025 at 6pm live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel.[89]
Teams in bold advanced to the fourth round.
| Championship | League One | League Two | Tier 5 | Tier 6 | Tier 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
East of Scotland League Premier Division West of Scotland League Premier Division |
West of Scotland League First Division |
Matches
| 28 November 2025 | Linlithgow Rose | 1–3 | Queen's Park | Linlithgow |
| 19:45 |
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[90] | Stadium: Prestonfield Attendance: 1,183 Referee: Ryan Lee |
| 29 November 2025 | Airdrieonians | 4–0 | Hamilton Academical | Airdrie |
| 15:00 | [91] | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 345 Referee: Duncan Nicolson |
| 29 November 2025 | Stranraer | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Clydebank | Stranraer |
| 15:00 | [92] |
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Stadium: Stair Park Attendance: 671 Referee: Alastair Grieve |
| 29 November 2025 | Benburb | 0–3 | Montrose | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | [93] |
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Stadium: New Tinto Park Attendance: 391 Referee: Josh Hay |
| 29 November 2025 | Raith Rovers | 1–0 | Alloa Athletic | Kirkcaldy |
| 15:00 |
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[94] | Stadium: Stark's Park Attendance: 1,405 Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 29 November 2025 | Dumbarton | 0–4 | Auchinleck Talbot | Dumbarton |
| 15:00 | [95] |
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Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,052 Referee: Sean Murdoch |
| 29 November 2025 | Camelon Juniors | 2–1 | Edinburgh City | Camelon |
| 15:00 |
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[96] |
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Stadium: Carmuirs Park Attendance: 775 Referee: Peter Stuart |
| 29 November 2025 | Forfar Athletic | 0–2 | Partick Thistle | Forfar |
| 15:00 | [97] | Stadium: Station Park Attendance: 1,394 Referee: Iain Snedden |
| 29 November 2025 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 1–2 | The Spartans | Bonnyrigg |
| 15:00 |
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[98] |
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Stadium: New Dundas Park Attendance: 840 Referee: Joel Kennedy |
| 29 November 2025 | Stenhousemuir | 4–1 | Clachnacuddin | Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 |
|
[99] |
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Stadium: Ochilview Park Attendance: 348 Referee: Greg Soutar |
| 29 November 2025 | Kelty Hearts | 2–0 | Brechin City | Kelty |
| 15:00 |
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[100] | Stadium: New Central Park Attendance: 365 Referee: Lewis Hogarth |
| 29 November 2025 | Banks O' Dee | 0–2 | Ross County | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 | [101] | Stadium: Spain Park Attendance: 550 Referee: Grant Irvine |
| 29 November 2025 | Elgin City | 4–2 (a.e.t.) | Stirling Albion | Elgin |
| 15:00 |
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[102] |
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Stadium: Borough Briggs Attendance: 712 Referee: George Calder |
| 29 November 2025 | St Johnstone | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Cove Rangers | Perth |
| 15:00 |
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[103] |
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Stadium: McDiarmid Park Attendance: 2,024 Referee: Chris Graham |
| 29 November 2025 | Dunfermline Athletic | 2–1 | Queen of the South | Dunfermline |
| 15:00 |
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[104] |
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Stadium: East End Park Attendance: 2,127 Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 29 November 2025 | East Fife | 0–2 | Arbroath | Methil |
| 15:00 | [105] | Stadium: Bayview Stadium Attendance: 1,025 Referee: Graham Grainger |
| 29 November 2025 | Ayr United | 3–0 | Turriff United | Ayr |
| 15:00 | [106] | Stadium: Somerset Park Attendance: 1,147 Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
| 29 November 2025 | Annan Athletic | 4–0 | Buckie Thistle | Annan |
| 15:00 |
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[107] | Stadium: Galabank Attendance: 345 Referee: Jamie Wilkie |
| 29 November 2025 | Peterhead | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | Greenock Morton | Peterhead |
| 15:00 |
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[108] | Stadium: Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 609 Referee: Calum Scott | |
| Penalties | ||||
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| 10 December 2025[b] | Tranent | 1–2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Haddington[b] |
| 19:45 |
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[109] |
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Stadium: Millfield Park Attendance: 1,007 Referee: Colin Steven |
Fourth round
The draw for the fourth round was made on 30 November 2025 during Sportscene on BBC Scotland.[110]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw.
Teams in bold advanced to the fifth round.
| Premiership | Championship | League One | League Two | East of Scotland Football League | West of Scotland Football League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Matches
| 16 January 2026 | Rangers | 5–0 | Annan Athletic | Glasgow |
| 19:45 | [111] | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 37,528 Referee: Duncan Nicolson |
| 17 January 2026 | Dunfermline Athletic | 1–0 | Hibernian | Dunfermline |
| 12:30 | [112] | Stadium: East End Park Attendance: 10,350 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 17 January 2026 | Kilmarnock | 1–2 | Dundee | Kilmarnock |
| 15:00 |
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[113] | Stadium: Rugby Park Attendance: 4,501 Referee: Colin Steven |
| 17 January 2026 | Airdrieonians | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Arbroath | Airdrie |
| 15:00 | [114] | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 1,004 Referee: Calum Scott | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 January 2026 | Kelty Hearts | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–3 p) | Cove Rangers | Kelty |
| 15:00 |
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[115] |
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Stadium: New Central Park Attendance: 393 Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| Penalties | ||||
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| 17 January 2026 | Camelon Juniors | 1–3 | Elgin City | Camelon |
| 15:00 |
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[116] |
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Stadium: Carmuirs Park Attendance: 1,190 Referee: Sean Murdoch |
| 17 January 2026 | The Spartans | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | [117] | Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 858 Referee: Iain Snedden | ||
| Penalties | ||||
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| 17 January 2026 | Stenhousemuir | 4–0 | Greenock Morton | Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 |
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[118] | Stadium: Ochilview Park Attendance: 838 Referee: Euan Anderson |
| 17 January 2026 | Partick Thistle | 3–1 | Montrose | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | [119] |
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Stadium: Firhill Stadium Attendance: 2,564 Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
| 17 January 2026 | Livingston | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | St Mirren | Livingston |
| 15:00 |
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[120] |
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Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 1,834 Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 January 2026 | Dundee United | 2–0 | Ayr United | Dundee |
| 15:00 | [121] | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 4,373 Referee: Ryan Lee |
| 17 January 2026 | Motherwell | 1–0 | Ross County | Motherwell |
| 15:00 |
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[122] | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 5,547 Referee: Don Robertson |
| 17 January 2026 | Heart of Midlothian | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Falkirk | Edinburgh |
| 20:00 | [123] |
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Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 17,109 Referee: Nick Walsh | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 18 January 2026 | Aberdeen | 1–0 | Raith Rovers | Aberdeen |
| 14:30 |
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[124] | Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 9,525 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
Fifth round
The draw for the fifth round was made on 18 January 2026 following the Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic match live on Premier Sports 1 & the Premier Sports YouTube channel.[129]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw.
Teams in bold advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Premiership | Championship | League One | League Two |
|---|---|---|---|
Matches
| 6 February 2026 | Airdrieonians | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | St Mirren | Airdrie |
| 19:45 |
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[130] | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 2,900 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
| 7 February 2026 | Dunfermline Athletic | 2–0 | Kelty Hearts | Dunfermline |
| 15:00 |
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[131] | Stadium: East End Park Attendance: 4,976 Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
| 7 February 2026 | Elgin City | 2–3 | Partick Thistle | Elgin |
| 15:00 |
|
[132] | Stadium: Borough Briggs Attendance: 2,754 Referee: Colin Steven |
| 7 February 2026 | Celtic | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Dundee | Glasgow |
| 17:30 | [133] |
|
Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 24,120 Referee: Ryan Lee |
| 8 February 2026 | Rangers | 8–0 | Queen's Park | Glasgow |
| 14:00 | [134] | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 36,190 Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 8 February 2026 | Stenhousemuir | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Falkirk | Stenhousemuir |
| 19:30 | [135] | Stadium: Ochilview Park Attendance: 2,514 Referee: Duncan Nicolson |
| 17 February 2026 | Dundee United | 2–1 | The Spartans | Dundee |
| 19:45 | [136] |
|
Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 4,298 Referee: Grant Irvine |
| 18 February 2026 | Aberdeen | 2–0 | Motherwell | Aberdeen |
| 19:45 | [137] | Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 9,744 Referee: John Beaton |
Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 8 February 2026 following the Stenhousemuir v Falkirk match live on BBC Scotland.[138] The fixture between Rangers and Celtic made headline news as fans clashed on the pitch following the full time whistle.[139]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw.
Teams in bold advanced to the semi-finals.
| Premiership | Championship |
|---|---|
Matches
| 6 March 2026 | Falkirk | 2–1 | Dundee United | Falkirk |
| 19:45 | [140] |
|
Stadium: Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 7,151 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 7 March 2026 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3–0 | Aberdeen | Dunfermline |
| 19:30 | [141] | Stadium: East End Park Attendance: 10,399 Referee: Ryan Lee |
| 8 March 2026 | Rangers | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) | Celtic | Glasgow |
| 13:00 | [142] | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 51,215 Referee: Don Robertson | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals was made on 8 March 2026 following the St Mirren v Partick Thistle match live on BBC Scotland.[144]
| Premiership | Championship |
|---|---|
Matches
| 18 April 2026 | Dunfermline Athletic | v | Falkirk | Glasgow |
| 12:30 | Stadium: Hampden Park |
| 19 April 2026 | Celtic | v | St Mirren | Glasgow |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Hampden Park |
Broadcasting
The Scottish Cup is broadcast by Premier Sports and BBC Scotland. Premier Sports has the first two picks and the fifth pick of the fourth and fifth rounds, 2 quarter-finals as well as first pick of one semi-final and airs the final non-exclusively. BBC Scotland broadcasts 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.[145]
The following matches were selected for live coverage on UK television:
| Round | BBC Scotland | Premier Sports |
|---|---|---|
| First round[146] | Auchinleck Talbot v Cumnock Juniors | |
| Second round[147] | Formartine United v Buckie Thistle | |
| Third round[148] | Linlithgow Rose v Queen's Park | |
| Fourth round[149] | Dunfermline Athletic v Hibernian Aberdeen v Raith Rovers |
Rangers v Annan Athletic Heart of Midlothian v Falkirk Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic |
| Fifth round[150] | Airdrieonians v St Mirren Stenhousemuir v Falkirk |
Celtic v Dundee Aberdeen v Motherwell Rangers v Queen's Park |
| Quarter-finals[151] | Falkirk v Dundee United St Mirren v Partick Thistle |
Dunfermline Athletic v Aberdeen Rangers v Celtic |
| Semi-finals[152] | Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk | Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk Celtic v St Mirren |
| Final |
Notes
- ↑ Kilwinning Rangers made a sixth substitution breaching Scottish Cup rules in their second preliminary round match away to Penicuik Athletic and the match was ordered to be replayed. The match had originally finished 4–2 to Kilwinning Rangers.[29]
- 1 2 Originally scheduled to take place at Foresters Park, Tranent on 29 November, the match was twice postponed due to waterlogged pitch and instead moved to Millfield Park, Haddington.Category:All articles with unsourced statementsCategory:Articles with unsourced statements from December 2025[citation needed]
- ↑ Originally scheduled to take place at Beechwood Park, Auchinleck, the Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic match was moved to Rugby Park, Kilmarnock due to concerns with the ability of the surrounding infrastructure to cope with the event.[125]
- ↑ Stranraer fielded an ineligible player in their fourth round match against Queen's Park and were eliminated from the competition by the Scottish FA, with Queen's Park being declared the winners via walkover. The match had originally finished 1–1 after extra time with Stranraer winning 6–5 on penalties.[127]
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