| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Dates | 12 August 2023 – 25 May 2024 |
| Teams | 131 |
| Defending champions | Celtic |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Celtic |
| Runners-up | Rangers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 130 |
| Goals scored | 477 (3.67 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Bojan Miovski Daizen Maeda Cameron Ross Michael Ruth (4 goals) |
The2023–24Scottish Cup (known as theScottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup for sponsorship reasons)[1] was the 139th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The 2023–24 edition marked the 150th anniversary of the tournament which was established in1873–74. The winners would qualify for the2024–25 Europa League play-off round.
Celtic were the defending champions after defeatingInverness Caledonian Thistle in the2023 final and successfully defended their title after beatingRangers 1–0 inthe final.[2]
Following an increase in the number of entries, an additional preliminary round was added to the competition format. Replays were also removed entirely from the tournament, having been restricted to just the Preliminary Round in the previous season.[3]
| Round | Original date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary round one | 12 August 2023 | 3 | 131 → 128 | 7 | 7 qualifiers |
| Preliminary round two | 2 September 2023 | 26 | 128 → 102 | 48 | 48 licensed clubs |
| First round | 23 September 2023 | 30 | 102 → 72 | 34 | 18Highland League teams 16Lowland League teams |
| Second round | 28 October 2023 | 20 | 72 → 52 | 10 | 10League Two teams |
| Third round | 25 November 2023 | 20 | 52 → 32 | 20 | 10Championship teams 10League One teams |
| Fourth round | 20 January 2024 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 12 | 12Premiership teams |
| Fifth round | 10 February 2024 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None | |
| Quarter-finals | 9 March 2024 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None | |
| Semi-finals | 20 & 21 April 2024 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None | |
| Final | 25 May 2024 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
The draw for preliminary round one was made on 26 July 2023.[4] The seven teams without an SFA club licence were required to be included in the first preliminary round draw – namelyAbbey Vale (South of Scotland League champions),Beith Juniors (West of Scotland League champions),Carnoustie Panmure (Midlands League champions),Culter (North Region Juniors champions),Cupar Hearts (Amateur Cup winners),Loch Ness (North Caledonian League champions), andLuncarty (Cup Winners' Shield winners). They were drawn into three ties with Culter drawn to receive a bye to the second preliminary round.
Abbey Vale, Cupar Hearts, Loch Ness, and Luncarty all took part in the competition for the first time.
| 12 August 2023 | Carnoustie Panmure | 1–2 | Beith Juniors | Carnoustie |
| 15:00 | Stephen 46' | [5] | Diver 32',69' | Stadium:Laing Park Referee: Tom Danaher |
| 12 August 2023 | Luncarty | 3–1 | Loch Ness | Luncarty |
| 15:00 |
| [6] | Race 67' | Stadium:Brownlands Park Referee: Jamie McCunnie |
| 12 August 2023 | Abbey Vale | 0–5 | Cupar Hearts | New Abbey |
| 14:00 | [7] |
| Stadium:Maryfield Park Referee: Barry Cook |
The draw for preliminary round two was made on 26 July 2023.[4] Carluke Rovers are taking part in the competition for the first time having gained their SFA club licence, along with Glenafton Athletic who previously competed as a qualifier.
Teams inbold 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 |
| 2 September 2023 | Beith Juniors | 5–1 | Bonnyton Thistle | Beith |
| 14:00 |
| [8] | McAvoy 18' | Stadium:Bellsdale Park Attendance: 108[9] Referee: Stuart Broadfoot |
| 2 September 2023 | Culter | 3–2 | Blackburn United | Peterculter |
| 14:30 |
| [10] | Devine 47',90' | Stadium:Crombie Park Referee:Sean Murdoch |
| 2 September 2023 | Preston Athletic | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–5p) | Dundonald Bluebell | Prestonpans |
| 15:00 | [11] | Stadium:Pennypit Park Attendance: 163[9] Referee: Regan Wallace |
| 2 September 2023 | Hill of Beath Hawthorn | 0–1 | Tayport | Hill of Beath |
| 15:00 | [12] | Robertson 29' | Stadium:Keir's Park Attendance: 171[9] Referee: Jamie Wilkie |
| 2 September 2023 | Dunbar United | 4–2 | Vale of Leithen | Dunbar |
| 15:00 |
| [13] | Flynn 25',53' | Stadium:New Countess Park Attendance: 257[9] Referee: Ross Menzies |
| 2 September 2023 | Carluke Rovers | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Dalbeattie Star | Carluke |
| 14:00 |
| [14] |
| Stadium:John Cumming Stadium Attendance: 230[9] Referee: Connor Ashwood |
| 2 September 2023 | Tynecastle | 0–1 | Hutchison Vale | Edinburgh |
| 14:30 | [15] | Chisholm 77' | Stadium:Meggetland Sports Complex Attendance: 110[9] Referee: Michael McCart |
| 2 September 2023 | Jeanfield Swifts | 3–0 | Cupar Hearts | Perth |
| 12:30 |
| [16] | Stadium:Riverside Stadium Attendance: 221[9] Referee: Joel Kennedy |
| 2 September 2023 | St Andrews United | 1–0 | Haddington Athletic | St Andrews |
| 14:30 | Redpath 71' | [17] | Stadium:Clayton Caravan Park Recreation Ground Attendance: 382[9] Referee: Mike Roncone |
| 2 September 2023 | Wigtown & Bladnoch | 0–12 | Auchinleck Talbot | Wigtown |
| 15:00 | [18] |
| Stadium:Trammondford Park Referee: Daniel Graves |
| 2 September 2023 | Irvine Meadow | 1–2 | Dunipace | Irvine |
| 15:00 | Lennox 77' | [19] |
| Stadium:Meadow Park Attendance: 345[9] Referee: Terry Ormiston |
| 2 September 2023 | Pollok | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–0p) | Benburb | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Forde 59',67' | [20] |
| Stadium:Newlandsfield Park Attendance: 874[9] Referee: Greg Soutar |
| Penalties | ||||
|
| |||
| 2 September 2023 | Newton Stewart | 1–4 | Luncarty | Newton Stewart |
| 15:00 | MacDonald 39' | [21] |
| Stadium:Blairmount Park Attendance: 176[9] Referee: Clyde Buchan |
| 2 September 2023 | Sauchie Juniors | 4–0 | Burntisland Shipyard | Sauchie |
| 15:00 |
| [22] | Stadium:Beechwood Park Attendance: 125[9] Referee: Ryan Kennedy |
| 2 September 2023 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | 0–5 | Dalkeith Thistle | Kirkcudbright |
| 15:00 | [23] |
| Stadium:St Mary's Park Referee: Steven Spence |
| 2 September 2023 | Hawick Royal Albert | 1–2 | Golspie Sutherland | Hawick |
| 15:00 | Scholtes 55' | [24] |
| Stadium:Albert Park Referee: Paul Timmons |
| 2 September 2023 | Cumnock Juniors | 1–0 | Girvan | Cumnock |
| 15:00 | McKernon 7' | [25] | Stadium:Townhead Park Attendance: 250[9] Referee: Brent Falconer |
| 2 September 2023 | Creetown | 1–3 | Whitehill Welfare | Creetown |
| 15:00 | Jones 33' | [26] |
| Stadium:Castlecary Park Referee: Josh Hay |
| 2 September 2023 | Camelon Juniors | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3p) | Newtongrange Star | Camelon |
| 14:30 | [27] | Stadium:Carmuirs Park Attendance: 400[9] Referee: Gary Hanvidge | ||
| Penalties | ||||
|
| |||
| 2 September 2023 | Easthouses Lily Miners Welfare | 1–3 | Threave Rovers | Easthouses |
| 14:30 | Hill 42' | [28] |
| Stadium:Newbattle Complex Referee: Chris Hughes |
| 2 September 2023 | Kilwinning Rangers | 4–0 | Glasgow University | Kilwinning |
| 15:00 |
| [29] | Stadium:Buffs Park Attendance: 172[9] Referee: Cameron Stirling |
| 2 September 2023 | Broxburn Athletic | 3–0 | Lochee United | Broxburn |
| 14:30 |
| [30] | Stadium:Albyn Park Attendance: 320[9] Referee: Andy Gamble |
| 2 September 2023 | Penicuik Athletic | 4–2 | Rutherglen Glencairn | Penicuik |
| 14:30 |
| [31] |
| Stadium:Montgomery Park Attendance: 268[9] Referee: Jordan Curran |
| 2 September 2023 | Glenafton Athletic | 0–3 | Darvel | New Cumnock |
| 14:00 | [32] |
| Stadium:Loch Park Referee: Alex Shepherd |
| 2 September 2023 | Fort William | 1–10 | Clydebank | Fort William |
| 19:30 | Munro 12' | [33] |
| Stadium:Claggan Park Referee: Gordon Seago |
| 2 September 2023 | Musselburgh Athletic | 6–0 | Coldstream | Musselburgh |
| 15:00 |
| [34] | Stadium:Olivebank Stadium Attendance: 338[9] Referee: Ross Birrell |
The draw for the first round was made on 3 September 2023.[35]
Teams inbold advanced to the second round.
| Highland League | Lowland League | East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premier Division
First Division Second Division | Premier Division First Division Third Division |
| 23 September 2023 | Culter | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Deveronvale | Peterculter |
| 14:30 |
| [36] |
| Stadium:Crombie Park Referee: Kyle Hall |
| 23 September 2023 | Penicuik Athletic | 0–6 | Pollok | Penicuik |
| 14:30 | [37] | Stadium:Montgomery Park Referee: Joel Kennedy |
| 23 September 2023 | Cowdenbeath | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Linlithgow Rose | Cowdenbeath |
| 15:00 |
| [38] |
| Stadium:Central Park Attendance: 443 Referee: Harry Bruce |
| 23 September 2023 | Clachnacuddin | 1–0 | Inverurie Loco Works | Inverness |
| 15:00 |
| [39] | Stadium:Grant Street Park Referee: Lewis Hogarth |
| 23 September 2023 | Dalkeith Thistle | 0–7 | Clydebank | Dalkeith |
| 15:00 | [40] |
| Stadium:King's Park Referee: Kieran O'Reilly |
| 23 September 2023 | Formartine United | 3–2 | Threave Rovers | Pitmedden |
| 15:00 |
| [41] |
| Stadium:North Lodge Park Referee: Thomas Denholm |
| 23 September 2023 | Dunipace | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Cumnock Juniors | Denny |
| 15:00 |
| [42] |
| Stadium:Westfield Park Referee: Alan Budd |
| 23 September 2023 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 8–2 | Strathspey Thistle | Galashiels |
| 15:00 | [43] |
| Stadium:Netherdale Referee: Ross Birrell |
| 23 September 2023 | Lossiemouth | 0–4 | Beith Juniors | Lossiemouth |
| 15:00 | [44] |
| Stadium:Grant Park Referee: Tom Danaher |
| 23 September 2023 | Wick Academy | 1–3 | Jeanfield Swifts | Wick |
| 15:00 |
| [45] |
| Stadium:Harmsworth Park Referee: Michael McCart |
| 23 September 2023 | Edinburgh University | 2–3 | Dunbar United | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
| [46] |
| Stadium:East Peffermill Referee: Mike Roncone |
| 23 September 2023 | Caledonian Braves | 1–2 | Fraserburgh | Motherwell |
| 15:00 |
| [47] |
| Stadium:Alliance Park Referee: Jamie Wilkie |
| 23 September 2023 | Banks O' Dee | 6–0 | Dalbeattie Star | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
| [48] | Stadium:Spain Park Referee: Cameron Stirling |
| 23 September 2023 | Bo'ness United | 3–0 | Darvel | Bo'ness |
| 15:00 |
| [49] | Stadium:Newtown Park Referee: Gary Hanvidge |
| 23 September 2023 | Turriff United | 2–1 | Sauchie Juniors | Turriff |
| 15:00 |
| [50] |
| Stadium:The Haughs Referee: Nathan Clac-Mansfield |
| 23 September 2023 | Golspie Sutherland | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (7–8p) | Forres Mechanics | Golspie |
| 15:00 |
| [51] |
| Stadium:King George V Park Referee: Conor Greenan |
| 23 September 2023 | Tayport | 0–4 | Buckie Thistle | Tayport |
| 15:00 | [52] |
| Stadium:The Canniepairt Referee: Euan Birch |
| 23 September 2023 | Camelon Juniors | 1–2 | Civil Service Strollers | Camelon |
| 15:00 |
| [53] |
| Stadium:Carmuirs Park Attendance: 291 Referee: Ross Menzies |
| 23 September 2023 | Brechin City | 4–0 | Rothes | Brechin |
| 15:00 |
| [54] | Stadium:Glebe Park Attendance: 447 Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 23 September 2023 | East Stirlingshire | 0–1 | Huntly | Falkirk |
| 15:00 | [55] |
| Stadium:Falkirk Stadium Referee: Ross Clark |
| 23 September 2023 | Musselburgh Athletic | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3p) | Gretna 2008 | Musselburgh |
| 15:00 |
| [56] |
| Stadium:Olivebank Stadium Referee: Josh Hay |
| 23 September 2023 | East Kilbride | 8–0 | Whitehill Welfare | East Kilbride |
| 15:00 |
| [57] | Stadium:K-Park Training Academy Referee: Clyde Buchan |
| 23 September 2023 | Keith | 2–5 | Luncarty | Keith |
| 15:00 |
| [58] |
| Stadium:Kynoch Park Referee: Ryan Kennedy |
| 23 September 2023 | Broxburn Athletic | 2–1 | Nairn County | Broxburn |
| 15:00 |
| [59] |
| Stadium:Albyn Park Attendance: 420 Referee: Terry Ormiston |
| 23 September 2023 | Dundonald Bluebell | 2–3 | Kilwinning Rangers | Cardenden |
| 15:00 |
| [60] |
| Stadium:Moorside Park Referee: Keiran Trayner |
| 23 September 2023 | Brora Rangers | 5–1 | Berwick Rangers | Brora |
| 15:00 |
| [61] |
| Stadium:Dudgeon Park Referee: Connor Ashwood |
| 23 September 2023 | Tranent | 4–1 | Hutchison Vale | Tranent |
| 15:00 |
| [62] |
| Stadium:Foresters Park Referee:Sean Murdoch |
| 23 September 2023 | St Andrews United | 1–0 | Auchinleck Talbot | St Andrews |
| 15:00 |
| [63] | Stadium:Clayton Caravan Park Recreation Ground Referee: Ross Donaldson |
| 24 September 2023 | Broomhill | 3–1 | Cumbernauld Colts | Dumbarton |
| 14:00 |
| [64] |
| Stadium:Dumbarton Football Stadium Referee: Paul Timmons |
| 25 September 2023 | University of Stirling | 1–3 | Albion Rovers | Stirling |
| 19:05 |
| [65] |
| Stadium:Forthbank Stadium Referee: Stewart Luke |
The draw for the second round was made on 24 September 2023 at 5pm live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel.[66]Teams initalics were unknown at the time of the draw. Teams inbold advanced to the third round.
| League Two | Highland League | Lowland League | East of Scotland League | West of Scotland League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premier Division First Division | Premier Division First Division |
| 28 October 2023 | Beith Juniors | 1–3 | Broomhill | Beith |
| 14:00 |
| [67] |
| Stadium:Bellsdale Park Attendance: 310 Referee: Michael McCart |
| 28 October 2023 | Civil Service Strollers | 0–3 | Stranraer | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | [68] |
| Stadium:Christie Gillies Park Referee: Duncan Nicolson |
| 28 October 2023 | Albion Rovers | 2–1 | St Andrews United | Coatbridge |
| 15:00 |
| [69] |
| Stadium:Cliftonhill Attendance: 511 Referee: Keiran Trayner |
| 28 October 2023 | Stenhousemuir | 0–2 | Brora Rangers | Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 | [70] |
| Stadium:Ochilview Park Attendance: 412 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
| 28 October 2023 | Cumnock Juniors | 2–1 | Turriff United | Cumnock |
| 15:00 |
| [71] |
| Stadium:Townhead Park Attendance: 270 Referee: Ryan Kennedy |
| 28 October 2023 | Kilwinning Rangers | 0–1 | Cowdenbeath | Kilwinning |
| 15:00 | [72] |
| Stadium:Buffs Park Attendance: 529 Referee: Gary Hanvidge |
| 28 October 2023 | Peterhead | 3–1 | Clachnacuddin | Peterhead |
| 15:00 |
| [73] |
| Stadium:Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 508 Referee: Andy Gamble |
| 28 October 2023 | Deveronvale | 0–1 | Broxburn Athletic | Banff |
| 15:00 | [74] |
| Stadium:Princess Royal Park Attendance: 320 Referee: Jamie Wilkie |
| 28 October 2023 | Forres Mechanics | 0–1 | Buckie Thistle | Forres |
| 15:00 | [75] |
| Stadium:Mosset Park Attendance: 541 Referee: Ross Birrell |
| 28 October 2023 | Dumbarton | 3–2 | Banks O' Dee | Dumbarton |
| 15:00 |
| [76] |
| Stadium:Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 385 Referee: Ross Clark |
| 28 October 2023 | Dunbar United | 1–0 | East Fife | Dunbar |
| 15:00 |
| [77] | Stadium:New Countess Park Attendance: 749 Referee: George Calder |
| 28 October 2023 | Fraserburgh | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Bonnyrigg Rose | Fraserburgh |
| 15:00 |
| [78] |
| Stadium:Bellslea Park Attendance: 319 Referee: Daniel Graves |
| 28 October 2023 | Tranent | 7–0 | East Kilbride | Tranent |
| 15:00 |
| [79] | Stadium:Foresters Park Attendance: 485 Referee: Steven MacDonald |
| 28 October 2023 | Formartine United | 3–2 | Clydebank | Pitmedden |
| 15:00 |
| [80] |
| Stadium:North Lodge Park Referee: Andrew Craven |
| 28 October 2023 | Brechin City | 1–2 | The Spartans | Brechin |
| 15:00 |
| [81] |
| Stadium:Glebe Park Attendance: 384 Referee: Ryan Lee |
| 28 October 2023 | Jeanfield Swifts | 6–0 | Elgin City | Perth |
| 15:00 |
| [82] | Stadium:Riverside Stadium Attendance: 439 Referee: Alex Shepherd |
| 28 October 2023 | Huntly | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Forfar Athletic | Huntly |
| 15:00 |
| [83] |
| Stadium:Christie Park Referee: Stewart Luke |
| 28 October 2023 | Pollok | 5–2 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | Glasgow |
| 15:00 |
| [84] | Stadium:Newlandsfield Park Attendance: 1,133 Referee:Sean Murdoch |
| 30 October 2023 | Musselburgh Athletic | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Clyde | Musselburgh |
| 19:45 |
| [85] |
| Stadium:Olivebank Stadium Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 4 November 2023 | Luncarty | 0–1 | Bo'ness United | Luncarty |
| 13:30 | [86] |
| Stadium:Brownlands Park Attendance: 349 Referee: Ross Menzies |
The draw for the third round was made on 29 October 2023 at 7:30pm live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel.[87]
Teams initalics were unknown at the time of the draw.
Teams inbold advanced to the fourth round.
| Championship | League One | League Two | Tier 5 | Tier 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 November 2023 | Dunfermline Athletic | 0–3 | Raith Rovers | Dunfermline |
| 19:45 | [88] | Stadium:East End Park Attendance: 5,243 Referee:Willie Collum |
| 24 November 2023 | Clyde | 2–0 | Jeanfield Swifts | Hamilton |
| 19:45 |
| [89] | Stadium:New Douglas Park Attendance: 951 Referee: Duncan Nicolson |
| 25 November 2023 | Cumnock Juniors | 0–3 | Broomhill | Cumnock |
| 15:00 | [90] |
| Stadium:Townhead Park Referee:Sean Murdoch |
| 25 November 2023 | Partick Thistle | 3–0 | Queen's Park | Glasgow |
| 15:00 |
| [91] | Stadium:Firhill Stadium Attendance: 2,520 Referee: Iain Snedden |
| 25 November 2023 | Greenock Morton | 4–0 | Bo'ness United | Greenock |
| 15:00 | [92] | Stadium:Cappielow Attendance: 1,208 Referee: Craig Napier |
| 25 November 2023 | Annan Athletic | 4–5 (a.e.t.) | Dumbarton | Annan |
| 15:00 |
| [93] |
| Stadium:Galabank Attendance: 387 Referee: Ryan Lee |
| 25 November 2023 | Stranraer | 0–1 | Airdrieonians | Stranraer |
| 15:00 | [94] |
| Stadium:Stair Park Attendance: 505 Referee: Grant Irvine |
| 25 November 2023 | Dunbar United | 1–2 | Alloa Athletic | Dunbar |
| 15:00 |
| [95] | Stadium:New Countess Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
| 25 November 2023 | Broxburn Athletic | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5p) | Buckie Thistle | Broxburn |
| 15:00 |
| [96] |
| Stadium:Albyn Park Attendance: 1,172 Referee: Greg Soutar |
| Penalties | ||||
|
| |||
| 25 November 2023 | Hamilton Academical | 0–2 | Kelty Hearts | Hamilton |
| 15:00 | [97] | Stadium:New Douglas Park Attendance: 519 Referee: Peter Stuart |
| 25 November 2023 | Brora Rangers | 1–0 | Pollok | Brora |
| 15:00 |
| [98] | Stadium:Dudgeon Park Referee: Alex Shepherd |
| 25 November 2023 | Montrose | 3–0 | Edinburgh City | Montrose |
| 15:00 |
| [99] | Stadium:Links Park Attendance: 423 Referee: Calum Scott |
| 25 November 2023 | Falkirk | 3–0 | Formartine United | Falkirk |
| 15:00 | [100] | Stadium:Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 2,273 Referee: Jordan Curran |
| 25 November 2023 | Stirling Albion | 0–2 | Cove Rangers | Stirling |
| 15:00 | [101] | Stadium:Forthbank Stadium Attendance: 566 Referee: Duncan Williams |
| 25 November 2023 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 2–0 | Cowdenbeath | Inverness |
| 15:00 |
| [102] | Stadium:Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 1,037 Referee: Graham Grainger |
| 25 November 2023 | Peterhead | 1–2 | Ayr United | Peterhead |
| 15:00 |
| [103] |
| Stadium:Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 820 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
| 25 November 2023 | Tranent | 0–1 | Forfar Athletic | Tranent |
| 15:00 | [104] |
| Stadium:Foresters Park Referee: Scott Lambie |
| 25 November 2023 | Queen of the South | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–3p) | Dundee United | Dumfries |
| 15:00 | [105] |
| Stadium:Palmerston Park Attendance: 1,603 Referee: Chris Graham | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 25 November 2023 | The Spartans | 2–1 | Arbroath | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
| [106] |
| Stadium:Ainslie Park Attendance: 647 Referee: Euan Anderson |
| 25 November 2023 | Albion Rovers | 0–1 | Bonnyrigg Rose | Coatbridge |
| 15:00 | [107] |
| Stadium:Cliftonhill Referee: Andy Gamble |
The draw for the fourth round was made on 26 November 2023 during Sportscene on theBBC Scotland channel.[108]
Teams inbold advanced to the fifth round.
| Premiership | Championship | League One | League Two | Tier 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2024 | Clyde | 0–2 | Aberdeen | Hamilton |
| 19:45 | [109] | Stadium:New Douglas Park Referee: Euan Anderson |
| 20 January 2024 | The Spartans | 1–2 | Heart of Midlothian | Edinburgh |
| 12:15 |
| [110] | Stadium:Ainslie Park Attendance: 3,500 Referee:Willie Collum |
| 20 January 2024 | Ayr United | 3–0 | Kelty Hearts | Ayr |
| 15:00 | [111] | Stadium:Somerset Park Attendance: 1,623 Referee: Colin Steven |
| 20 January 2024 | Kilmarnock | 2–0 | Dundee | Kilmarnock |
| 15:00 | [112] | Stadium:Rugby Park Attendance: 5,425 Referee:Don Robertson |
| 20 January 2024 | Greenock Morton | 2–0 | Montrose | Greenock |
| 15:00 | [113] | Stadium:Cappielow Attendance: 1,646 Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
| 20 January 2024 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 4–0 | Broomhill | Inverness |
| 15:00 | [114] | Stadium:Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 983 Referee: Craig Napier |
| 20 January 2024 | St Mirren | 1–0 | Queen of the South | Paisley |
| 15:00 |
| [115] | Stadium:St Mirren Park Attendance: 3,425 Referee:Nick Walsh |
| 20 January 2024 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 2–1 | Falkirk | Bonnyrigg |
| 15:00 |
| [116] |
| Stadium:New Dundas Park Attendance: 1,801 Referee: Graham Grainger |
| 20 January 2024 | Livingston | 2–1 | Raith Rovers | Livingston |
| 15:00 | [117] |
| Stadium:Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 2,580 Referee: Grant Irvine |
| 20 January 2024 | Motherwell | 3–1 | Alloa Athletic | Motherwell |
| 15:00 | [118] |
| Stadium:Fir Park Attendance: 4,119 Referee:John Beaton |
| 20 January 2024 | Ross County | 0–3 | Partick Thistle | Dingwall |
| 15:00 | [119] | Stadium:Victoria Park Referee: David Dickinson |
| 20 January 2024 | Forfar Athletic | 0–1 | Hibernian | Forfar |
| 15:00 | [120] |
| Stadium:Station Park Attendance: 4,012 Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 20 January 2024 | Airdrieonians | 1–0 | St Johnstone | Airdrie |
| 15:00 |
| [121] | Stadium:Excelsior Stadium Referee:Kevin Clancy |
| 20 January 2024 | Dumbarton | 1–4 | Rangers | Dumbarton |
| 17:30 |
| [122] | Stadium:Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 2,020 Referee:Alan Muir |
| 21 January 2024 | Celtic | 5–0 | Buckie Thistle | Glasgow |
| 16:00 | [123] | Stadium:Celtic Park Referee: Chris Graham |
| 30 January 2024 | Brora Rangers | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Cove Rangers | Brora |
| 19:45 |
| [124] |
| Stadium:Dudgeon Park Attendance: 240 Referee: Colin Whyte |
The draw for the fifth round was made on 21 January 2024 during Sportscene on theBBC Scotland channel.[125]
Teams initalics were unknown at the time of the draw.
Teams inbold advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Premiership | Championship | League One | League Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 February 2024 | Greenock Morton | 2–1 | Motherwell | Greenock |
| 19:30 | [126] |
| Stadium:Cappielow Attendance: 5,167 Referee:John Beaton |
| 10 February 2024 | Kilmarnock | 2–0 | Cove Rangers | Kilmarnock |
| 15:00 | [127] | Stadium:Rugby Park Attendance: 4,407 Referee: Grant Irvine |
| 10 February 2024 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 1–3 | Hibernian | Inverness |
| 15:00 |
| [128] | Stadium:Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 3,837 Referee: Colin Steven |
| 10 February 2024 | Aberdeen | 2–0 | Bonnyrigg Rose | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
| [129] | Stadium:Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 11,470 Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
| 10 February 2024 | Partick Thistle | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Livingston | Glasgow |
| 15:00 |
| [130] | Stadium:Firhill Stadium Attendance: 3,843 Referee:Nick Walsh |
| 10 February 2024 | Rangers | 2–0 | Ayr United | Glasgow |
| 17:30 | [131] | Stadium:Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 43,454 Referee:Willie Collum |
| 11 February 2024 | St Mirren | 0–2 | Celtic | Paisley |
| 14:00 | [132] | Stadium:St Mirren Park Referee: David Dickinson |
| 11 February 2024 | Airdrieonians | 1–4 | Heart of Midlothian | Airdrie |
| 17:00 |
| [133] |
| Stadium:Excelsior Stadium Referee:Steven McLean |
The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 11 February 2024 at 4:40pm live onBBC One Scotland.[134]
Teams initalics were unknown at the time of the draw.
Teams inbold advanced to the semi-finals.
| Premiership | Championship |
|---|---|
| 9 March 2024 | Aberdeen | 3–1 | Kilmarnock | Aberdeen |
| 12:15 | [135] |
| Stadium:Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 10,879 Referee:John Beaton |
| 10 March 2024 | Celtic | 4–2 | Livingston | Glasgow |
| 14:30 | [136] | Stadium:Celtic Park Attendance: 33,232 Referee:Willie Collum |
| 10 March 2024 | Hibernian | 0–2 | Rangers | Edinburgh |
| 17:30 | [137] | Stadium:Easter Road Attendance: 14,297 Referee:Steven McLean |
| 11 March 2024 | Greenock Morton | 0–1 | Heart of Midlothian | Greenock |
| 19:45 | [138] |
| Stadium:Cappielow Attendance: 7,143 Referee: David Dickinson |
The draw for the semi-finals was made on 11 March 2024 live onBBC Scotland following the Greenock Morton v Heart of Midlothian match.[139]
Teams inbold advanced to the final.
| Premiership |
|---|
| 20 April 2024 | Aberdeen | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (5–6p) | Celtic | Glasgow |
| 12:30 | [140] | Stadium:Hampden Park Attendance: 45,385 Referee:Don Robertson | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 21 April 2024 | Rangers | 2–0 | Heart of Midlothian | Glasgow |
| 15:00 |
| [141] | Stadium:Hampden Park Attendance: 45,256 Referee:Steven McLean |
The Scottish Cup is broadcast by Viaplay Sports and BBC Scotland.Viaplay 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:
