Falkirk and Dunfermline Athletic meet at Hampden Park on Saturday for a place in the Scottish Cup final. Both clubs have experienced a rise in fortunes after periods in lower divisions of the Scottish Professional Football League. Falkirk recently secured the League One title to confirm their return to the Championship, according to the SPFL. John McGlynn's side remained unbeaten for the vast majority of their league campaign.
Dunfermline Athletic also stabilised their position in the Championship under manager James McPake. The Pars won the League One title in 2023 to end their own stint in the third tier, per Sky Sports. This weekend marks the first time since 2006 that the two rivals have met in the latter stages of the national cup competition. Both teams report high ticket sales for the fixture at the national stadium. The winner will face either Celtic or Aberdeen in the final match of the season.
