What are the likely key battlegrounds as Dunfermline Athletic and Arbroath prepare for play-off showdown?
The Pars take a narrow 1-0 lead to Gayfield for the Premiership play-off quarter-final second-leg.
How to get Scottish Cup Final 2026 tickets: Celtic vs Dunfermline, Hampden Park information, where to buy & more
Let GOAL show you everything you need to know about buying Scottish Cup Final tickets, including prices, hospitality packages and how to secure...
8 transfer headlines as Motherwell set to lose first star and Dundee Utd man in demand – Scott Burns’ signing diary
Aberdeen, Raith Rovers, St Johnstone and Dunfermline also feature in our transfer guru’s opening summer salvo
Aidan McAdams convinced Gayfield factor makes Arbroath’s defeat to Dunfermline ‘a good result’
The Angus outfit are determined to overturn the Pars' 1-0 first-leg advantage.
Dunfermline Athletic hail fan backing as they reveal Scottish Cup final ticket sale surge
The Pars will face Celtic at Hampden in the final on May 23.
Why Premiership play-off is in the balance after Dunfermline Athletic’s narrow first-leg victory over Arbroath
The Pars take a slender 1-0 lead to Gayfield for the second-leg.
Euro permutations for Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Motherwell, Hibs, Falkirk and Dunfermline as season nears climax
Heads are already turning to next season as Scottish clubs eye up lucrative trips to the continent
‘Delighted’ Neil Lennon makes second-leg vow after Dunfermline Athletic’s narrow play-off win over Arbroath
The Pars boss insists he was thrilled with his side's 1-0 first-leg victory,
“Strangely…” – Martin O’Neill Shares Celtic Title Concern
Martin O’Neill has predicted that there are plenty of twists and turns left over the next three league games. A double is on the cards for the...
Chris Hamilton opens up on Dunfermline Athletic play-off push as he celebrates 150th appearance for Pars
The ex-Arbroath loanee is hoping to play his part for the Fifers in an exciting end to the season.
‘Arbroath can win play-offs and seal back-to-back promotions – because I’ve done it before’
Ex-Dunfermline, East Fife and Hearts striker Scott Robinson joined the Red Lichties in January from Hamilton Accies.
David Gold pinpoints secrets to Arbroath’s success as Angus part-timers plot play-off upset against Dunfermline Athletic
The Gayfield outfit sealed a remarkable third place in the Championship ahead of their double header against the Pars.
Kyle Benedictus opens up on ‘crazy’ end to season and captain’s role as Dunfermline Athletic prepare for Arbroath play-off
The former Dundee and Raith Rovers defender has seen his game-time limited this season.
Prediction: Dunfermline vs Arbroath – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Both teams to score – No Best Odds: 12/11 Bookmaker: Luckster Two camps who will get their respective play-off adventures and meet for the...
Ryan Flynn insists Arbroath ‘striving for more’ as they await Dunfermline Athletic play-off challenge
The Gayfield outfit sealed third place in the Championship with Friday night's goalless draw against the Pars.
Will Dunfermline Athletic or Arbroath rise to the occasion in promotion play-off battle?
The Pars host the Premiership play-off quarter-final first-leg on Tuesday.
Keith Bray assesses Dunfermline Athletic’s twin targets in promotion play-offs and Scottish Cup final
The Pars are preparing to face Arbroath over two legs in their play-off quarter-final.
Neil Lennon makes ‘full pelt’ vow as Dunfermline Athletic fail to snatch third away from play-off rivals Arbroath
The Pars were held to a goalless draw at East End Park as they brought the curtain down on the regular Championship season.
What is at stake at other clubs for Dunfermline Athletic’s loan stars as dramatic final day looms?
Six Pars players have plenty riding on their last league fixture this weekend.
Dunfermline allocation for Scottish Cup final vs Celtic confirmed
The allocations for Celtic’s Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline have been confirmed. In what will potentially be Martin O’Neill’s final game as...
Neil Lennon reveals Dunfermline Athletic defender could return from injury for Scottish Cup final
The Pars are getting players back in time for the Hampden showdown with Celtic.
EXCLUSIVE: Jack Wilkie opens up on going from Dundee devastation to flying at Arbroath
The Red Lichties travel to Dunfermline this evening for a Premiership play-off dress rehearsal.
Dunfermline's Scottish Cup Final Ticket Allocation
Dunfermline have now been told how many tickets they will receive for next month's Scottish Cup final against Celtic at Hampden. The Fife side...
Dunfermline Athletic discover ticket allocation for Scottish Cup final against Celtic
The Pars had vowed to push for the 'maximum possible' number of seats for the May 23 showdown at Hampden.
Barney Stewart reveals the Falkirk faux pas he got 'stick' for on rapid rise
The striker has been a success in the Premiership after returning from his loan at Dunfermline
How Dunfermline Athletic or Arbroath can claim SIX-FIGURE cash boost from Friday night Championship finale
The Pars will leapfrog over their promotion play-off opponents in the Championship table with a final-day win.
Neil Lennon reveals role played in Dunfermline Athletic success by Celtic mentor Martin O’Neill
The Pars boss is relishing the prospect of taking on his old Hoops 'gaffer' in the Scottish Cup final.
“Started Already” – Neil Lennon on Martin O'Neill's ‘Mind Games' Ahead of Cup Final
The Scottish Cup final will bring a familiar pairing back together at Hampden, with Neil Lennon set to face Martin O'Neill from the opposite dugout...
Neil Lennon offers insight into visit from James Bord and Dunfermline Athletic owner’s Scottish Cup final delight
Bord travelled over from the United States to take in the semi-final victory over Falkirk before staying on in Scotland.
Pars star reflects on "positive" season and eyes play-off and cup glory
John Tod has reflected on a season that could see him star for Dunfermline in a Scottish Cup final 12 months on from playing East of Scotland...
Dunfermline Athletic ace eyes repeat play-off glory
Dunfermline star Robbie Fraser tasted play-off success last season and is hoping to repeat the feat this season.
Dunfermline Athletic striker in line for shock comeback in time for Scottish Cup final against Celtic
Zak Rudden has stepped up his recovery in recent days.
Will home advantage count in the play-offs as Dunfermline Athletic and Arbroath battle for third?
The Pars can leapfrog over their play-off opponents with a win in their final Championship outing on Friday - but does it matter?
Seven Wealth Player of the Month for April
April has represented a third unbeaten month of the season for Mark Wilson’s Partick Thistle as the Maryhill Men stretched their run of league...
Explained: How Dunfermline’s cup final could open the door to European nights
Have Pars already sealed European football next season with a cup final place, or do they need to win it? What stage would they enter in? Who could...
What next for Dunfermline Athletic after securing play-off qualification?
The Pars marked their top-four finish - and prepared for three consecutive clashes with Arbroath - with a 2-0 victory over Queen's Park.
Neil Lennon hits out at ‘draconian’ disciplinary rules as Dunfermline Athletic mark play-off qualification with Lesser Hampden win
The Pars eased to a 2-0 victory over Queen's Park at Lesser Hampden a week on from their Scottish Cup semi-final success.
Celtic starting XI to face Falkirk
Celtic’s post-split fixture schedule begins this evening with a home match against Falkirk (KO: 5.30pm).
The Hoops come in to the match after...
Celtic v Falkirk: Predicted XI with Iheanacho set to start
Celtic face Falkirk this evening in the first post-split fixture. The teams were both separately involved at Hampden last weekend with Celtic...
Celtic vs Falkirk LIVE score and goal updates from crunch Premiership clash at Parkhead
Five games to go and the madness is only just starting.The Premiership title will be decided over the next three weeks and the title facing trio...
Dougie Imrie reacts as Raith Rovers’ defeat at St Johnstone hands Dunfermline Athletic play-off place
The Stark's Park outfit slipped to a 2-0 loss at McDiarmid Park.
Falkirk midfielder Finn Yeats on Scottish Premiership final five, Dunfermline defeat and goal aim
Midfielder Finn Yeats felt that his Falkirk career was over not so long ago after tough spell on sidelines.
Martin O'Neill expecting a tough test against Falkirk
Celtic’s post-split fixture calendar kicks off tomorrow evening (Saturday, April 25, KO: 5.30pm) when Falkirk come to Celtic Park on league...
Dunfermline Athletic defender a possible summer signing target for Aberdeen
Dons boss Stephen Robinson took in the Pars' defeat to St Johnstone on Tuesday night - but has admitted his target did not play.
The Celtic Rising: David Potter on The Day Everything Changed – Part 4
Part 4 of an extract from David Potter’s wonderful bestseller The Celtic Rising. The Celtic Rising got underway on this day in 1965 when Celtic won...
EXCLUSIVE: Dunfermline’s Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen is on Aberdeen signing radar after Stephen Robinson’s unsuccessful scouting trip
Aberdeen are interested in landing 21-year-old Chilokoa-Mullen this summer, when his Dunfermline contract expires.
The Celtic Rising: David Potter on The Day Everything Changed – Part 3
Part 3 of an extract from David Potter’s wonderful bestseller The Celtic Rising. The Celtic Rising got underway on this day in 1965 when Celtic won...
The Celtic Rising: David Potter on The Day Everything Changed – Part 2
Part 2 of an extract from David Potter’s wonderful bestseller The Celtic Rising. The Celtic Rising got underway on this day in 1965 when Celtic won...
The Celtic Rising: David Potter on The Day Everything Changed – Part 1
An extract from David Potter’s wonderful bestseller The Celtic Rising. The Celtic Rising got underway on this day in 1965 when Celtic won the...
Opinion - A proper Scottish Cup final benefits Celtic as much as Dunfermline
Celtic will face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final on 23 May, with the second tier club reportedly in conversations with the Scottish Football...
Neil Lennon ‘not looking for any favours’ from St Johnstone in Dunfermline Athletic’s play-off bid
The Pars need two points - or a defeat for rivals Raith Rovers - to be sure of a top-four finish.
Scottish Cup Final Kick-Off Time Confirmed for Celtic v Dunfermline
The Scottish FA have confirmed that Celtic's Scottish Cup final clash with Dunfermline Athletic will kick off at 3pm on May 23. The showpiece event...
Dunfermline Athletic pushing for ‘maximum possible’ ticket allocation for Scottish Cup final against Celtic
The Pars set up the May 23 showdown at Hampden with their semi-final triumph over rivals Falkirk.
Two St Johnstone stars and a Dunfermline forward make player of the year shortlist
A Partick Thistle man makes up the nominated quartet.
Charlie Gilmour walking suspension tightrope at Dunfermline Athletic as SFA play-off ban rules explained
The Pars midfielder picked up his 11th league booking in the 2-0 defeat to old club St Johnstone.
Why Celtic's extra time win over St Mirren matters more than just Scottish Cup glory
Celtic will have the chance to win a 43rd Scottish Cup against Dunfermline on 23 May, but could this be must win in terms of European qualification?
Celtic TV exclusive interview with Martin O'Neill
Martin O’Neill was delighted to guide Celtic to another Scottish Cup final, with his side beating St Mirren in the semi-final thanks to blistering...
St Johnstone a step too far for Dunfermline Athletic as promotion party provides future motivation
The Pars succumbed to a 2-0 defeat just three days after their energy-sapping Scottish Cup semi-final triumph over Falkirk.
24 best images as St Johnstone fans toast Championship title glory in Dunfermline
The Perth Saints secured promotion with victory over the Pars.
REMEMBERING BILLY: SIR ALEX FERGUSON
BILLY McNEILL hated playing against me. He could never cope with skilful centre-forwards. I faced the Celtic skipper with five different teams...
Neil Lennon praises St Johnstone and challenges Dunfermline Athletic to emulate their Premiership promotion
The Pars had to watch the Perth outfit clinch the Championship title with a 2-0 win at East End Park.
Simo Valakari hails his ‘incredible’ St Johnstone heroes and reveals big Partick Thistle turning point
The Perth side have been frontrunners all season and beat Dunfermline in style.
CHAMPIONS: St Johnstone beat Dunfermline to secure title
Reece McAlear and Ruari Paton scored the goals in a 2-0 win.
St Johnstone are champions as Premiership return secured with triumph over Dunfermline
The Perth Saints secured a return to Scotland's top flight after just one season in the Championship
Multiple arrests after Dunfermline Athletic’s Scottish Cup semi-final victory
The Pars were victorious against rivals Falkirk after a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Saturday.
Celtic’s Scottish Cup Win: Michael Stewart Hits Back At SFA Following Ban
Michael Stewart has hit back at the Scottish Football Association after being blocked from covering Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final win over St...
Falkirk and Motherwell remain dangerous
Gravity has caught up with Falkirk, and Motherwell in recent weeks. Motherwell have lost four of their last five games, taking a solitary point at...
Why St Johnstone can’t afford to get into ‘safety net’ mindset ahead of potential title clincher
The Perth side have the first opportunity to clinch the Championship title when they play Dunfermline.
Alfons Amade rates Dunfermline Athletic’s chances of promotion as Pars chase Scottish Cup glory
The midfielder believes manager Neil Lennon has the Fifers playing with no fear.
Neil Lennon’s Scottish Cup Final ‘privilege and honour’
Neil Lennon says he is relishing the chance to face Celtic, describing the Scottish Cup final as a “privilege and honour” as he prepares his...
St Johnstone boss explains why he expects Dunfermline to be BETTER after cup heroics
Simo Valakari's team will clinch the Championship title if they beat the Pars.
Nygren Targets Double As Celtic Star Reacts To Wild Win: Can They Win The Domestic Double?
Celtic booked their spot in the Scottish Cup final on Sunday, eventually blowing St Mirren away 6-2 after extra time at Hampden Park. Benjamin...
IN PICTURES: Spot-on Pars clinch Scottish Cup final place
It was a day to remember for Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday as they defeated rivals Falkirk to reach the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final.
Why Neil Lennon is confident Dunfermline Athletic can cope with twin Scottish Cup and play-off goals
The Pars host title-chasing St Johnstone on Tuesday still needing points to secure a top-four finish.
McDonald’s Community Champion – East Park School
At our recent home match against Dunfermline Athletic, Partick Thistle Charitable Trust CEO Fraser Cromar presented the McDonald’s Community...
James Forrest on his Celtic future as Martin O’Neill backs new deal
Martin O’Neill praised James Forrest for his significant contribution from the bench in Celtic’s astonishing 6-2 win over St Mirren in yesterday’s...
St Johnstone fans smash travelling support record as Perth hordes set to flock to Dunfermline
Saints could clinch the Championship title at East End Park.
What do Dunfermline Athletic need from next Championship fixtures to secure play-off place?
With St Johnstone the visitors on Tuesday, the Pars had to cut short their Hampden celebrations after reaching the Scottish Cup final.
Celtic 6-2 St Mirren – “They did emphatically,” Martin O’Neill
A delighted Martin O’Neill spoke to the mainstream media at Hampden yesterday afternoon after Celtic eventually emphatic 6-2 win over St Mirren in...
Where Tashan Oakley-Boothe ranks Dunfermline Athletic’s Scottish Cup final after World Cup triumph
The midfielder scored the Pars' decisive penalty in their semi-final victory over Falkirk at Hampden.
Partick Thistle boss makes St Johnstone failure to ‘kill it off’ title observation and Perth squad budget claim
Mark Wilson's side need Saints to slip-up at Dunfermline on Tuesday night.
‘AN ENORMOUS BOOST,’ O’NEILL HAILS HOOPS
MARTIN O’NEILL and his Celtic players once again rode football’s version of The Big Dipper in a dramatic Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren...
Benjamin Nygren: We were very happy to get the win and reach the final
Another trip to Hampden Park awaits the Bhoys, who booked their place in the final of the Scottish Cup with a 6-2 extra time win over St Mirren on...
Opinion - Martin O’Neill’s return to a Scottish Cup final completes a Celtic full-circle moment
Martin O’Neill will lead Celtic into the 2026 Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline, more than two decades after his last Hampden Park final...
KEL’S VOW TO CELTIC FANS
KELECHI IHEANACHO rolled back the years as he propelled Celtic into an intriguing Scottish Cup Final meeting with Neil Lennon’s Dunfermline at...
Match Gallery: Celtic v St Mirren Scottish Cup semi-final
Celtic booked their place in next month's Scottish Cup final with a 6-2 extra-time win over St Mirren in Sunday's semi-final at Hampden.
Goals from...
Martin O'Neill recalls first meeting Neil Lennon as Dunfermline boss begs for silence
Martin O'Neill recalls first meeting Neil Lennon as Dunfermline gaffer begs for silence
Falkirk full-back Leon McCann says Scottish Cup semi-final exit to Dunfermline is career low
Falkirk full-back Leon McCann will ‘never forget’ Dunfermline semi-final exit and Hampden horror.
Connor Allan admits Falkirk fell way short against Dunfermline after painful penalty defeat
Connor Allan explains why Falkirk suffered penalty pain against Dunfermline in Scottish Cup semi final.
