Dunfermline v Falkirk – Match Preview

Dunfermline v Falkirk – Match Preview

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A place in the Scottish Cup final awaits either Dunfermline or Falkirk, with both sides aiming to take a big step into lifting silverware come the end of the season.

Dunfermline’s Scottish Cup run has been simply remarkable, with difficult ties against Hibs and Aberdeen. However, The Pars dispatched both Premiership sides, Aberdeen’s being with ease.

Neil Lennon’s side currently sit in third position in the Scottish Championship and may well play top-flight football for the first time since 2012 if they can earn a spot and battle through the play-off’s.

For Dunfermline, they haven’t won the Scottish Cup since 1968, that victory came against Hearts. Where Pat Gardner was the hero on the day scoring a brace to secure The Pars silverware.

For Falkirk, they have earned a place in the top six of the Premiership after an incredible first season back in the top-flight.

The Bairns knocked out league leaders Hearts on the road to Hampden and have also met rivals Stenhousemuir and Dundee United along the way to the semi-finals.

Falkirk’s last delight in the Scottish Cup came in 1957. However, they have also suffered heartbreak on three final occasions.

Falkirk and John McGlynn will know that tomorrow presents a fantastic opportunity to put themselves in a great position to lift silverware at the end of the season.

Dunfermline know their journey this season still has a lot to offer and will be looking to knock-out another top-flight team.

The winners of the tie will face either Celtic or St Mirren which will be decided on Sunday.

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