Motherwell learn the route to Hampden

Last Updated : 08-Feb-2026 by John Wilson

Motherwell will face Dunfermline in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup if they beat Aberdeen.

The path to second national semi-final of the season is now clear.  Motherwell must win the rescheduled fifth round tie at Pittodrie on Wednesday 18 February then overcome the Pars at East End Park on the weekend of 7/8 March.

The ‘Well last played Dunfermline in the Cup in 2002 when the Fife side won 3-1.

The full draw –

St Mirren v Partick Thistle

Falkirk v Dundee Utd or Spartans

Rangers v Celtic

Dunfermline v Aberdeen or Motherwell