Scottish Cup Final Confirmed For December

The Scottish FA (SFA) has confirmed that the postponed 2020 edition of the William Hill Scottish Cup final will take place on 20th December.

The match was originally scheduled to take place on 9th May at Hampden Park, and will now be played at the end of the year in the run-up to the Christmas period.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish football season was curtailed with the domestic cup competition still at the semi-final stage. The Scottish FA has also confirmed that the semi-finals will also take place at Hampden Park on 31st October and 1st November 2020.

According to the SFA, players who had previously played for another team during the 2019/20 competition will not be cup-tied for the semi-finals and final.

“We are pleased to confirm dates for the remaining stages of the 2019/20 William Hill Scottish Cup,” said Ian Maxwell, Chief Executive, Scottish FA.

“It has always been our intention to play the tournament to a finish and while the impact of COVID-19 has dramatically altered the schedule, we are confident that the final will be a unique and memorable showpiece event during the Christmas holidays.

“The dates for the final stages of the competition will give the semi-finalists the best chance to prepare for such important fixtures. By ensuring no players will be cup tied, we have also ensured that each club will be able to field their strongest possible teams.

“The dates also give us the best possible chance of having supporters attend the matches at Hampden. The health and wellbeing of players, staff and supporters are of paramount importance and we will continue to follow the public health guidance from the Scottish government.”

The SFA has also confirmed that clubs will be allowed to use five substitutes in the remaining games.