2017–18 Scottish Cup
The 2017–18 Scottish Cup was the 133rd season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The tournament was sponsored by bookmaker William Hill in what is the seventh season of a nine-year partnership, after contract negotiations saw the initial five-year contract extended for an additional four years in October 2015.[2]
| Country |  Scotland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 91 |
| Defending champions | Celtic |
| Champions | Celtic |
| Runners-up | Motherwell |
| Matches played | 96 |
| Goals scored | 340 (3.54 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Rory McAllister (7 goals)[1] |
← 2016–17 2018–19 →
All statistics correct as of 19 May 2018. | |
The defending champions were Celtic who won the 2017 Scottish Cup Final on 27 May 2017.[3]
Calendar
The calendar for the 2017–18 Scottish Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by Scottish Football Association.[4]
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round 1 | 12 August 2017 | 3 | 91 → 88 | 15 |
| Preliminary Round 2 | 2 September 2017 | 6 | 88 → 82 | None |
| First Round | 23 September 2017 | 18 | 82 → 64 | 30 |
| Second Round | 14 October 2017 | 16 | 64 → 48 | 14 |
| Third Round | 18 November 2017 | 16 | 48 → 32 | 16 |
| Fourth Round | 20 January 2018 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 16 |
| Fifth Round | 10 February 2018 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None |
| Quarter-Finals | 3 March 2018 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None |
| Semi-Finals | 14 & 15 April 2018 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None |
| Final | 19 May 2018 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
Preliminary rounds
The draw for the preliminary rounds took place on Monday, 10 July 2017 at Hampden Park and was made by Scotland internationals Gemma Fay and Ifeoma Dieke.[5]
15 clubs were involved in the draw, of which nine received a bye to the second preliminary round, while the other six entered the first preliminary round. The teams competing in these rounds were made up of teams from the East of Scotland Football League (5), South of Scotland Football League (3), North Caledonian Football League (1), Scottish Junior Football Association (4) and the Scottish Amateur Football Association (2). Glenafton Athletic took part in the Scottish Cup for the first time after winning the 2016–17 West of Scotland Super League Premier Division and the 2016–17 Scottish Junior Cup.
There were three parts to the draw. The first part determined which nine clubs, from the 11 eligible, received a bye to the second preliminary round. The two clubs which did not receive a bye into the second preliminary round entered the first preliminary round. Three ties were then drawn in the first preliminary round to be played on Saturday, 12 August 2017. The final part of the draw saw six ties drawn in the second preliminary round to be played on Saturday, 2 September 2017. Wigtown & Bladnoch were in the draw when it was first announced, but withdrew from the competition before the date of the draw.[6]
Draw
Clubs with a valid club licence at the date of the draw are eligible for a bye to the second preliminary round.[6] Teams in Bold advanced to the first round.
| Clubs eligible for a bye | Clubs participating in the first preliminary round draw |
|---|---|
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The following teams received a bye to the Second Preliminary Round: Banks O’Dee, Coldstream, Girvan, Glasgow University, Golspie Sutherland, Linlithgow Rose, Preston Athletic, St Cuthbert Wanderers and Threave Rovers.[5]
Matches
| 12 August 2017 | Kelty Hearts | 0–1 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | Kelty |
| 14:30 | Report | Muir  90' |
Stadium: New Central Park Referee: David Munro |
| 12 August 2017 | Glenafton Athletic | 6–0 | Newton Stewart | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
| 12 August 2017 | Burntisland Shipyard | 0–7 | Colville Park | Burntisland |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Craig Wilson |
Matches
| 2 September 2017 | Banks O’Dee | 2–1 | Linlithgow Rose | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Allan 61' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Spain Park Referee: David Dickinson |
| 2 September 2017 | Glasgow University | 1–1 | Threave Rovers | Airdrie |
| 15:00 | Thomson |
Report | Soltys |
Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Referee: Scott Millar |
| 2 September 2017 | Colville Park | 5–0 | Preston Athletic | Glasgow |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Scott Lambie |
| 2 September 2017 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 4–0 | Coldstream | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: Chris Graham |
| 2 September 2017 | Glenafton Athletic | 6–1 | Golspie Sutherland | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | McAusland (o.g.) |
Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Tony Fullerton |
| 2 September 2017 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | 3–5 | Girvan | Kirkcudbright |
| 15:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: St Mary's Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
Replay
| 9 September 2017 | Threave Rovers | 2–1 | Glasgow University | Castle Douglas |
| 15:00 | Soltys (2) |
Report | Thompson (pen.) |
Stadium: Meadow Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
First round
The first round took place on the weekend of 23 September 2017. Along with the six winners from the second preliminary round, there were 30 new entries at this stage, 14 from the Lowland Football League and 16 from the Highland Football League.[6]
Draw
The draw for the first round was made at 5:30 pm on 2 September 2017 at the Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie and was made by Davie Hay, representing defending champions Celtic and Donnie Fergusson from hosts Glasgow University.[7]
Teams in Italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the second round.
| Lowland Football League | Highland Football League | Other |
|---|---|---|
|
East of Scotland teams South of Scotland teams SJFA teams SAFA teams |
Matches
| 22 September 2017 | Spartans | 3–0 | Vale of Leithen | Edinburgh |
| 19:45 |
|
Report | Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 192 Referee: Connor Ashwood |
| 23 September 2017 | Wick Academy | 2–2 | Stirling University | Wick |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Harmsworth Park Referee: Harry Bruce |
| 23 September 2017 | Selkirk | 4–0 | Gretna 2008 | Selkirk |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Yarrow Park Referee: Stewart Luke |
| 23 September 2017 | Edusport Academy | 1–1 | Rothes | Annan |
| 15:00 | Higgins 49' |
Report | Gillespie 52' (pen.) |
Stadium: Galabank Referee: Garry Doherty |
| 23 September 2017 | Banks O'Dee | 4–0 | Huntly | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Spain Park Referee: Liam Duncan |
| 23 September 2017 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 0–2 | Keith | Galashiels |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Netherdale Referee: Ryan Oliver |
| 23 September 2017 | Fraserburgh | 2–1 | Forres Mechanics | Fraserburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Duncanson 20' |
Stadium: Bellslea Park Referee: Peter Stuart |
| 23 September 2017 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 3–2 | Inverurie Loco Works | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: Chris Gentles |
| 23 September 2017 | Edinburgh University | 2–1 | Lossiemouth | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | McRitchie 17' |
Stadium: East Peffermill Referee: Scott Lambie |
| 23 September 2017 | Clachnacuddin | 8–0 | Fort William | Inverness |
| 15:00 | 10', 12', 17', 30', 55', 65', 85', 88' |
Report | Stadium: Grant Street Park Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
| 23 September 2017 | Glenafton Athletic | 4–0 | Threave Rovers | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Duncan Smith |
| 23 September 2017 | Brora Rangers | 5–0 | Girvan | Brora |
| 15:00 | 31', 34', 37', 45', 65' |
Report | Stadium: Dudgeon Park Referee: Alex Shepherd |
| 23 September 2017 | Nairn County | 1–0 | Whitehill Welfare | Nairn |
| 15:00 | MacRae 40' |
Report | Stadium: Station Park Referee: Chris Fordyce |
| 23 September 2017 | Colville Park | 2–1 | Cumbernauld Colts | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | 4', 17' |
Report | Brown 21' |
Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Chris McNab |
| 23 September 2017 | Deveronvale | 3–1 | Hawick Royal Albert | Banff |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Aitken 42' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Princess Royal Park Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 23 September 2017 | Formartine United | 2–1 | Turriff United | Pitmedden |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Miller 5' |
Stadium: North Lodge Park Referee: Lorraine Watson |
| 23 September 2017 | Civil Service Strollers | 2–1 | Strathspey Thistle | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Hay 35' |
Stadium: Christie Gillies Park Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 24 September 2017 | BSC Glasgow | 1–0 | Dalbeattie Star | Alloa |
| 14:00 | Redpath 67' |
Report | Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Kevin Graham |
Replays
| 30 September 2017 | Stirling University | 1–0 | Wick Academy | Falkirk |
| 15:00 | O'Brien 1' |
Report | Stadium: Falkirk Stadium |
| 30 September 2017 | Rothes | 1–3 | Edusport Academy | Rothes |
| 15:00 | Moore 22' |
Report | Babel 65' Zeghdane 79', 86' |
Stadium: Mackessack Park Referee: Garry Doherty |
Second round
The second round took place on the weekend of 14 October 2017. Along with the 18 winners from the first round, there were 14 new entries at this stage, two from the Lowland Football League, two from the Highland Football League and all 10 from League Two.[6]
Draw
The draw for the second round was made at 17:45 on 23 September 2017 at Ayr Racecourse. The draw was made by former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff and former Ayr United striker James Grady.[8]
Teams in Italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the third round.
| Scottish League Two | Lowland Football League | Highland Football League | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
|
East of Scotland teams SJFA teams SAFA teams |
Matches
| 13 October 2017 | Edinburgh City | 0–1 | Stenhousemuir | Edinburgh |
| 19:45 | Report | Longworth 49' |
Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 286 |
| 14 October 2017 | Banks O' Dee | 2–0 | Selkirk | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Spain Park Attendance: 200 |
| 14 October 2017 | Peterhead | 9–0 | Colville Park | Peterhead |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 484 |
| 14 October 2017 | Civil Service Strollers | 0–5 | Brora Rangers | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Christie Gillies Park Attendance: 60 |
| 14 October 2017 | Deveronvale | 0–2 | Glenafton Athletic | Banff |
| 15:00 | Report | Andrew 87', 90+1' |
Stadium: Princess Royal Park Attendance: 294 |
| 14 October 2017 | Keith | 0–3 | Clyde | Keith |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Kynoch Park Attendance: 170 |
| 14 October 2017 | Berwick Rangers | 1–0 | Annan Athletic | Berwick-upon-Tweed, England |
| 15:00 | Scullion 70' |
Report | Stadium: Shielfield Park Attendance: 379 |
| 14 October 2017 | Spartans | 5–0 | Clachnacuddin | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 209 |
| 14 October 2017 | Stirling Albion | 3–5 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | Stirling |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Forthbank Stadium Attendance: 521 |
| 14 October 2017 | Elgin City | 3–1 | Edusport Academy | Elgin |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Borough Briggs Attendance: 552 |
| 14 October 2017 | Nairn County | 1–2 | Cove Rangers | Nairn |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Station Park Attendance: 185 |
| 14 October 2017 | Montrose | 4–1 | Stirling University | Montrose |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Links Park Attendance: 503 |
| 14 October 2017 | Cowdenbeath | 0–1 | East Kilbride | Cowdenbeath |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Central Park Attendance: 251 |
| 14 October 2017 | Formartine United | 4–0 | East Stirlingshire | Pitmedden |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: North Lodge Park Attendance: 180 |
| 14 October 2017 | Buckie Thistle | 6–2 | BSC Glasgow | Buckie |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Victoria Park |
| 14 October 2017 | Edinburgh University | 0–2 | Fraserburgh | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: East Peffermill Attendance: 180 |
Third round
The third round took take place on the weekend of 18 November 2017. Along with the 16 winners from the first round, there were 16 new entries at this stage, all 10 from League One and six from the Championship.[6]
Draw
The draw for the third round was made at 5:45pm on Saturday 14 October 2017 at Links Park, Montrose. The draw was made by Archie Knox and Derek Sim, chairman of Links Park Community Trust.[9] The draw had to be re-done following a mix-up that lead to Brora Rangers being drawn twice. Of the 16 ties, 15 had already been drawn, including Glenafton Athletic-Queen of the South and Brora Rangers-Queen's Park, before the mistake was discovered. The Scottish Football Association claimed that the draw had to be re-done due to "a technical issue" in incident mirroring the 2016 quarter-final draw where when one of the balls containing the club names split open before it was pulled out.[10][11]
Teams in Bold advanced to the fourth round.
| Scottish Championship | Scottish League One | Scottish League Two | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
|
East of Scotland teams SJFA teams |
Matches
| 18 November 2017 | Airdrieonians | 2–3 | Cove Rangers | Airdrie |
| 15:00 |
|
Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 439 Referee: Steven Reid |
| 18 November 2017 | Arbroath | 3–0 | Berwick Rangers | Arbroath |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Gayfield Park Attendance: 536 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
| 18 November 2017 | Banks O'Dee | 2–6 | Ayr United | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Spain Park Attendance: 469 Referee: Craig Napier |
| 18 November 2017 | Buckie Thistle | 2–3 | Brechin City | Buckie |
| 15:00 |
|
|
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 295 Referee: Grant Irvine |
| 18 November 2017 | Clyde | 0–2 | East Fife | Cumbernauld |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Broadwood Stadium Attendance: 527 Referee: David Munro |
| 18 November 2017 | Dumbarton | 1–0 | Elgin City | Dumbarton |
| 15:00 | Carswell 24' |
Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 491 Referee: Colin Steven |
| 18 November 2017 | East Kilbride | 3–4 | Albion Rovers | East Kilbride |
| 15:00 |
|
Stadium: K-Park Training Academy Attendance: 300 Referee: David Dickinson |
| 18 November 2017 | Formartine United | 1–0 | Forfar Athletic | Pitmedden |
| 15:00 | Crawford 15' |
Stadium: North Lodge Park Attendance: 244 Referee: Mike Roncone |
| 18 November 2017 | Livingston | 2–0 | Glenafton Athletic | Livingston |
| 15:00 |
|
Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 735 Referee: Alan Newlands |
| 18 November 2017 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 1–7 | St Mirren | Edinburgh |
| 13:00 | Wringe 47' |
Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Attendance: 1,322 Referee: David Lowe |
| 18 November 2017 | Montrose | 0–0 | Queen of the South | Montrose |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Links Park Attendance: 512 Referee: John McKendrick |
| 18 November 2017 | Peterhead | 3–0 | Raith Rovers | Peterhead |
| 15:00 |
|
Stadium: Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 671 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
| 18 November 2017 | Queen's Park | 1–4 | Dunfermline Athletic | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Galt 65' |
Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 1,179 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 18 November 2017 | Spartans | 1–2 | Fraserburgh | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | Dishington 17' |
|
Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 335 Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
| 18 November 2017 | Stenhousemuir | 1–2 | Alloa Athletic | Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 |
|
|
Stadium: Ochilview Park Attendance: Kevin Clancy Referee: 400 |
| 18 November 2017 | Stranraer | 0–1 | Brora Rangers | Stranraer |
| 15:00 | S. Mackay 90+3' |
Stadium: Stair Park Attendance: 440 Referee: Barry Cook |
Replay
| 21 November 2017 | Queen of the South | 2–1 | Montrose | Dumfries |
| 19:45 | Dobbie 24' Lyle 67' |
Webster 43' |
Stadium: Palmerston Park Attendance: 794 Referee: John McKendrick |
Fourth round
The fourth round took place on the weekend of 20 January 2018. Along with the 16 winners from the third round, there were 16 new entries at this stage - the remaining four clubs from the Championship, and all 12 from the Premiership.[6]
Draw
The draw for the fourth round was made at 4:45pm on Monday, 20 November 2017. The draw was made by Doddie Weir and Colin Cameron.[12]
Teams in Bold advanced to the fifth round.
| Scottish Premiership | Scottish Championship | Scottish League One | Scottish League Two | Highland Football League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Matches
| 20 January 2018 | Aberdeen | 4–1 | St Mirren | Aberdeen |
| 12:15 | Rooney 8' (pen.) Christie 18', 33'Mackay-Steven 47' |
Report | Reilly 25' |
Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 9,848 Referee: Don Robertson |
| 20 January 2018 | Alloa Athletic | 0–2 | Dundee United | Alloa |
| 15:00 | Report | Durnan 44' Lyng 62' |
Stadium: Recreation Park Attendance: 1,615 Referee: Craig Charleston |
| 20 January 2018 | Ayr United | 4–1 | Arbroath | Ayr |
| 15:00 | McDaid 9', 83' Shankland 58'Moore 90+3' |
Report | McCord 79' |
Stadium: Somerset Park Attendance: 1,151 Referee: Mike Roncone |
| 20 January 2018 | Celtic | 5–0 | Brechin City | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Forrest 2' Sinclair 11'Ntcham 49'Boyata 56'Édouard 86' |
Report | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 24,879 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 20 January 2018 | Dundee | 2–2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Dundee |
| 15:00 | Leitch-Smith 47' O'Hara 64' |
Report | Doran 16' Oakley 87' |
Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 3,507 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
| 20 January 2018 | Dunfermline Athletic | 1–2 | Greenock Morton | Dunfermline |
| 15:00 | McManus 57' |
Report | Oliver 24' Quitongo 85' |
Stadium: East End Park Attendance: 2,573 Referee: Alan Muir |
| 20 January 2018 | East Fife | 0–1 | Brora Rangers | Methil |
| 15:00 | Report | Williamson 12' |
Stadium: Bayview Stadium Attendance: 685 Referee: David Munro |
| 20 January 2018 | Kilmarnock | 1–0 | Ross County | Kilmarnock |
| 15:00 | Erwin 88' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Rugby Park Attendance: 3,595 Referee: Bobby Madden |
| 20 January 2018 | Motherwell | 2–0 | Hamilton Academical | Motherwell |
| 15:00 | McMann 4' (o.g.) Tanner 35' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 4,725 Referee: Craig Thomson |
| 20 January 2018 | Queen of the South | 1–2 | Partick Thistle | Dumfries |
| 15:00 | Fergusson 55' |
Report | Sammon 42', 81' |
Stadium: Palmerston Park Attendance: 2,338 Referee: Willie Collum |
| 21 January 2018 | Heart of Midlothian | 1–0 | Hibernian | Edinburgh |
| 14:05 | Cowie 87' |
Report | Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 18,709 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
| 23 January 2018 | Livingston | 0–1 | Falkirk | Livingston |
| 19:45 | Report | Tumilty 90+3' |
Stadium: Almondvale Attendance: 1,237 Referee: Alan Newlands |
| 23 January 2018 | Peterhead | 2–3 | Dumbarton | Peterhead |
| 19:45 | J. Brown 31' Robertson 83' |
Report | Gallagher 12', 53' Russell 56' |
Stadium: Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 691 Referee: Gavin Ross |
| 29 January 2018 | Albion Rovers | 0–4 | St Johnstone | Coatbridge |
| 19:45 | Report | Kane 3', 57', 70' McClean 51' |
Stadium: Cliftonhill Attendance: 1,130 Referee: Mat Northcroft |
| 30 January 2018 | Formartine United | 0–2 | Cove Rangers | Pitmedden |
| 20:00 | Report | Stott 32' Megginson 68' |
Stadium: North Lodge Park Attendance: 776 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
| 31 January 2018 | Fraserburgh | 0–3 | Rangers | Fraserburgh |
| 19:30 | Report | Windass 15' (pen.), 55', 67' |
Stadium: Bellslea Park Referee: Greg Aitken |
Replay
| 30 January 2018 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 0–1 | Dundee | Inverness |
| 19:45 | Report | Allan 47' |
Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 1,746 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
Fifth round
The draw for the fifth round was made live on Sky Sports Football at Tynecastle Park following Heart of Midlothian's Edinburgh derby victory on Sunday, 21 January 2018. The draw was made by Amy MacDonald and David Weir.[13]
Draw
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Scottish Premiership | Scottish Championship | Scottish League One | Highland Football League |
|---|---|---|---|
Matches
| 10 February 2018 | Celtic | 3–2 | Partick Thistle | Glasgow |
| 12:15 | Forrest 3', 10', 54' |
Report | Doolan 20' Sammon 84' |
Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 24,191 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 10 February 2018 | Cove Rangers | 1–3 | Falkirk | Inverurie |
| 15:00 | Megginson 3' |
Report | Jakubiak 2', 48' Sibbald 46' |
Stadium: Harlaw Park Attendance: 1,687 Referee: Alan Muir |
| 10 February 2018 | Dundee | 0–2 | Motherwell | Dundee |
| 15:00 | Report | Tanner 30' Main 56' |
Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 4,663 Referee: Bobby Madden |
| 10 February 2018 | Greenock Morton | 3–0 | Dumbarton | Greenock |
| 15:00 | Ross 12' Iredale 49'McHugh 80' |
Report | Stadium: Cappielow Attendance: 1,746 Referee: Craig Thomson |
| 10 February 2018 | Heart of Midlothian | 3–0 | St Johnstone | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | Lafferty 7', 58' Mitchell 54' |
Report | Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 12,393 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
| 10 February 2018 | Kilmarnock | 4–0 | Brora Rangers | Kilmarnock |
| 15:00 | Tshibola 42' Boyd 58'Brophy 76'O'Donnell 82' |
Report | Stadium: Rugby Park Attendance: 4,278 Referee: Euan Anderson |
| 11 February 2018 | Ayr United | 1–6 | Rangers | Ayr |
| 14:30 | Forrest 11' |
Report | Morelos 31', 72' Cummings 66'Windass 69', 81'Murphy 88' |
Stadium: Somerset Park Attendance: 9,346 Referee: Nick Walsh |
| 11 February 2018 | Aberdeen | 4–2 | Dundee United | Aberdeen |
| 16:30 | Rooney 20' Mackay-Steven 27', 55'McLean 35' |
Report | Stanton 34' McMullan 70' |
Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 11,611 Referee: Willie Collum |
Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals was made live on Sky Sports Football at Pittodrie Stadium following Aberdeen's tie against Dundee United on Sunday, 11 February 2018. The draw was made by Russell Anderson and Rachel Corsie.[14]
Matches
| 3 March 2018 | Celtic | 3–0 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow |
| 12:30 | Dembélé 62', 71' (pen.) Édouard 90' |
Report | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 18,255 Referee: John Beaton |
| 3 March 2018 | Aberdeen | 1–1 | Kilmarnock | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 | Shinnie 9' |
Report | Boyd 68' (pen.) |
Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 8,739 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 4 March 2018 | Motherwell | 2–1 | Heart of Midlothian | Motherwell |
| 14:15 | Main 7' McHugh 87' |
Report | Lafferty 51' (pen.) |
Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 7,564 Referee: Andrew Dallas |
| 4 March 2018 | Rangers | 4–1 | Falkirk | Glasgow |
| 16:15 | Cummings 16', 21', 75' Muirhead 44' (o.g.) |
Report | Muirhead 20' |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 33,968 Referee: Craig Thomson |
Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals was made live on Sky Sports Football at Ibrox Stadium following Rangers' tie against Falkirk on Sunday, 4 March 2018. The draw was made by Neil Alexander and Gordon Reid.[15]
Draw
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the final.
| Scottish Premiership |
|---|
Matches
| 14 April 2018 | Motherwell | 3–0 | Aberdeen | Glasgow |
| 12:15 | Main 20', 66' Bowman 22' |
Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 18,470 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
Final
| Celtic | 2–0 | Motherwell |
|---|---|---|
| McGregor 11' Ntcham 25' |
Report |
Bracket
The following is the bracket which the Scottish Cup resembled. Numbers in parentheses next to the match score represent the results of a replay.
Media coverage
From round four onwards, selected matches from the Scottish Cup are broadcast live in the UK and Ireland by BBC Scotland and Sky Sports. BBC Scotland has the option to show one tie per round, with Sky Sports showing two ties per round with one replay; Sky Sports show both semi-finals live with one also on BBC Scotland, and both channels screen the final live.
The following matches are to be broadcast live on UK television:
| Round | BBC Scotland | Sky Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Round | Aberdeen v St Mirren | Fraserburgh v Rangers Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian |
| Fifth Round | Celtic v Partick Thistle | Ayr United v Rangers Aberdeen v Dundee United |
| Quarter-Finals | Motherwell v Heart of Midlothian | Celtic v Greenock Morton Rangers v Falkirk |
| Semi-Finals | Motherwell v Aberdeen | Motherwell v Aberdeen Celtic v Rangers |
| Final | Celtic v Motherwell | Celtic v Motherwell |
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