Neil Lennon has described Dunfermline Athletic's fixture list as "really unfair" as the club prepares for a Scottish Cup semi-final against Falkirk. The manager expressed frustration after his side played a league match on Tuesday evening, leaving only three days of preparation before the weekend cup tie at Hampden Park. Falkirk, in contrast, did not have a midweek fixture.
Lennon told STV News that the scheduling puts his players at a physical disadvantage for the semi-final. He noted that the quick turnaround limits recovery time for the squad during a critical period of the season. Dunfermline currently sit in the mid-table of the Scottish Championship as they balance league commitments with their cup run, according to Sky Sports.
The Scottish Professional Football League defended the scheduling, citing the lack of available dates following earlier weather-related postponements. Lennon remains concerned that the lack of rest could impact his team's performance in the televised match on Saturday. No fresh injury concerns were reported following the Tuesday fixture.
