Dunfermline Athletic won the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Falkirk 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regular and extra time.
The match took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Barclays Hampden in Glasgow.
Dunfermline scored four penalties through Josh Cooper, Charlie Gilmour, Chris Hamilton, and Tashan Oakley-Boothe. In contrast, Falkirk managed only two penalties from Ben Parkinson and Filip Lissah.
This victory marks Dunfermline’s sixth appearance in a Scottish Cup final and their first since 2007.
Neil Lennon, the manager of Dunfermline Athletic, praised his players. “It’s as good as it gets,” he said. He added, “My players were unbelievable.”
Henry Cartwright was sent off for a second yellow card during the match. Despite this setback, Dunfermline held strong.
The match attracted over 10,500 fans supporting Dunfermline. The atmosphere was electric as they cheered their team to victory.
Dunfermline will now face the winner of the semi-final between Celtic and St Mirren in the final. This matchup promises to be highly anticipated.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any injuries sustained during the match or player conditions moving forward.
With this win, Dunfermline has claimed their third Premiership scalp in this season’s competition—solidifying their position as formidable contenders.
