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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Teams | 91 |
| Defending champions | Celtic |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Celtic |
| Runner-up | Motherwell |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 96 |
| Goals scored | 340 (3.54 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Rory McAllister (7 goals)[1] |
| All statistics correct as of 19 May 2018. | |
The 2017–18 Scottish Cup was the 133rd season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The tournament was sponsored by bookmaker William Hill in what was the seventh season of a nine-year partnership, after contract negotiations saw the initial five-year contract extended for an additional four years in October 2015.[2]
The defending champions were Celtic who won the 2017 Scottish Cup Final on 27 May 2017.[3]
Calendar
The calendar for the 2017–18 Scottish Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by Scottish Football Association.[4]
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary round 1 | 12 August 2017 | 3 | 91 → 88 | 15 |
| Preliminary round 2 | 2 September 2017 | 6 | 88 → 82 | None |
| First round | 23 September 2017 | 18 | 82 → 64 | 30 |
| Second round | 14 October 2017 | 16 | 64 → 48 | 14 |
| Third round | 18 November 2017 | 16 | 48 → 32 | 16 |
| Fourth round | 20 January 2018 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 16 |
| Fifth round | 10 February 2018 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None |
| Quarter-finals | 3 March 2018 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None |
| Semi-finals | 14 & 15 April 2018 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None |
| Final | 19 May 2018 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
Preliminary rounds
The draw for the preliminary rounds took place on Monday, 10 July 2017 at Hampden Park and was made by Scotland internationals Gemma Fay and Ifeoma Dieke.[5]
15 clubs were involved in the draw, of which nine received a bye to the second preliminary round, while the other six entered the first preliminary round. The teams competing in these rounds were made up of teams from the East of Scotland Football League (5), South of Scotland Football League (3), North Caledonian Football League (1), Scottish Junior Football Association (4) and the Scottish Amateur Football Association (2). Glenafton Athletic took part in the Scottish Cup for the first time after winning the 2016–17 West of Scotland Super League Premier Division and the 2016–17 Scottish Junior Cup.
There were three parts to the draw. The first part determined which nine clubs, from the 11 eligible, received a bye to the second preliminary round. The two clubs which did not receive a bye into the second preliminary round entered the first preliminary round. Three ties were then drawn in the first preliminary round to be played on Saturday, 12 August 2017. The final part of the draw saw six ties drawn in the second preliminary round to be played on Saturday, 2 September 2017. Wigtown & Bladnoch were in the draw when it was first announced, but withdrew from the competition before the date of the draw.[6]
Preliminary round one
Draw
Clubs with a valid club licence at the date of the draw are eligible for a bye to the second preliminary round.[6] Teams in Bold advanced to the first round.
| Clubs eligible for a bye | Clubs participating in the first preliminary round draw |
|---|---|
|
The following teams received a bye to the Second Preliminary Round: Banks O’Dee, Coldstream, Girvan, Glasgow University, Golspie Sutherland, Linlithgow Rose, Preston Athletic, St Cuthbert Wanderers and Threave Rovers.[5]
Matches
| 12 August 2017 | Kelty Hearts | 0–1 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | Kelty |
| 14:30 | Report | Muir  90' |
Stadium: New Central Park Referee: David Munro |
| 12 August 2017 | Glenafton Athletic | 6–0 | Newton Stewart | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
| 12 August 2017 | Burntisland Shipyard | 0–7 | Colville Park | Burntisland |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Craig Wilson |
Preliminary round two
Matches
| 2 September 2017 | Banks O’Dee | 2–1 | Linlithgow Rose | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Allan 61' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Spain Park Referee: David Dickinson |
| 2 September 2017 | Glasgow University | 1–1 | Threave Rovers | Airdrie |
| 15:00 | Thomson |
Report | Soltys |
Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Referee: Scott Millar |
| 2 September 2017 | Colville Park | 5–0 | Preston Athletic | Glasgow |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Scott Lambie |
| 2 September 2017 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 4–0 | Coldstream | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: Chris Graham |
| 2 September 2017 | Glenafton Athletic | 6–1 | Golspie Sutherland | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | McAusland (o.g.) |
Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Tony Fullerton |
| 2 September 2017 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | 3–5 | Girvan | Kirkcudbright |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: St Mary's Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
Replay
| 9 September 2017 | Threave Rovers | 2–1 | Glasgow University | Castle Douglas |
| 15:00 | Soltys (2) |
Report | Thompson (pen.) |
Stadium: Meadow Park Referee: Stephen Brown |
First round
The first round took place on the weekend of 23 September 2017. Along with the six winners from the second preliminary round, there were 30 new entries at this stage, 14 from the Lowland Football League and 16 from the Highland Football League.[6]
Draw
The draw for the first round was made at 5:30 pm on 2 September 2017 at the Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie and was made by Davie Hay, representing defending champions Celtic and Donnie Fergusson from hosts Glasgow University.[7]
Teams in Italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the second round.
| Lowland Football League | Highland Football League | Other |
|---|---|---|
|
East of Scotland teams South of Scotland teams SJFA teams SAFA teams |
Matches
| 22 September 2017 | Spartans | 3–0 | Vale of Leithen | Edinburgh |
| 19:45 |
|
Report | Stadium: Ainslie Park Attendance: 192 Referee: Connor Ashwood |
| 23 September 2017 | Wick Academy | 2–2 | Stirling University | Wick |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Harmsworth Park Referee: Harry Bruce |
| 23 September 2017 | Selkirk | 4–0 | Gretna 2008 | Selkirk |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Yarrow Park Referee: Stewart Luke |
| 23 September 2017 | Edusport Academy | 1–1 | Rothes | Annan |
| 15:00 | Higgins 49' |
Report | Gillespie 52' (pen.) |
Stadium: Galabank Referee: Garry Doherty |
| 23 September 2017 | Banks O'Dee | 4–0 | Huntly | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Spain Park Referee: Liam Duncan |
| 23 September 2017 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 0–2 | Keith | Galashiels |
| 15:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Netherdale Referee: Ryan Oliver |
| 23 September 2017 | Fraserburgh | 2–1 | Forres Mechanics | Fraserburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Duncanson 20' |
Stadium: Bellslea Park Referee: Peter Stuart |
| 23 September 2017 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 3–2 | Inverurie Loco Works | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: Chris Gentles |
| 23 September 2017 | Edinburgh University | 2–1 | Lossiemouth | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | McRitchie 17' |
Stadium: East Peffermill Referee: Scott Lambie |
| 23 September 2017 | Clachnacuddin | 8–0 | Fort William | Inverness |
| 15:00 | 10', 12', 17', 30', 55', 65', 85', 88' |
Report | Stadium: Grant Street Park Referee: Matthew MacDermid |
| 23 September 2017 | Glenafton Athletic | 4–0 | Threave Rovers | New Cumnock |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Loch Park Referee: Duncan Smith |
| 23 September 2017 | Brora Rangers | 5–0 | Girvan | Brora |
| 15:00 | 31', 34', 37', 45', 65' |
Report | Stadium: Dudgeon Park Referee: Alex Shepherd |
| 23 September 2017 | Nairn County | 1–0 | Whitehill Welfare | Nairn |
| 15:00 | MacRae 40' |
Report | Stadium: Station Park Referee: Chris Fordyce |
| 23 September 2017 | Colville Park | 2–1 | Cumbernauld Colts | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | 4', 17' |
Report | Brown 21' |
Stadium: New Tinto Park Referee: Chris McNab |
| 23 September 2017 | Deveronvale | 3–1 | Hawick Royal Albert | Banff |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Aitken 42' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Princess Royal Park Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 23 September 2017 | Formartine United | 2–1 | Turriff United | Pitmedden |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Miller 5' |
Stadium: North Lodge Park Referee: Lorraine Watson |
| 23 September 2017 | Civil Service Strollers | 2–1 | Strathspey Thistle | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Hay 35' |
Stadium: Christie Gillies Park Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 24 September 2017 | BSC Glasgow | 1–0 | Dalbeattie Star | Alloa |
| 14:00 | Redpath 67' |
Report | Stadium: Recreation Park Referee: Kevin Graham |
Replays
| 30 September 2017 | Stirling University | 1–0 | Wick Academy | Falkirk |
| 15:00 | O'Brien 1' |
Report | Stadium: Falkirk Stadium |
| 30 September 2017 | Rothes | 1–3 | Edusport Academy | Rothes |
| 15:00 | Moore 22' |
Report | Babel 65' Zeghdane 79', 86' |
Stadium: Mackessack Park Referee: Garry Doherty |
Second round
The second round took place on the weekend of 14 October 2017. Along with the 18 winners from the first round, there were 14 new entries at this stage, two from the Lowland Football League, two from the Highland Football League and all 10 from League Two.[6]
Draw
The draw for the second round was made at 17:45 on 23 September 2017 at Ayr Racecourse. The draw was made by former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff and former Ayr United striker James Grady.[8]
Teams in Italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the third round.