Dunfermline Athletic has secured a place in the Scottish Cup final after defeating Falkirk 4-2 on penalties. The match, held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, ended in a goalless draw after both regular time and extra time.
During the penalty shootout, Dunfermline scored four penalties through players Josh Cooper, Charlie Gilmour, Chris Hamilton, and Tashan Oakley-Boothe. Falkirk managed to convert only two penalties, with Ben Parkinson and Filip Lissah finding the net.
This victory marks Dunfermline’s sixth appearance in the Scottish Cup final and their first since 2007. Manager Neil Lennon expressed his pride, stating, “It’s as good as it gets.” He praised his players, saying, “My players were unbelievable.”
The match attracted over 10,500 passionate Dunfermline fans to Barclays Hampden in Glasgow. They witnessed an intense game that saw Henry Cartwright sent off for a second yellow card.
Dunfermline’s previous match before this semi-final ended in a 2-2 draw against Airdrie. In contrast, Falkirk faced a heavy defeat of 3-6 against Rangers prior to this clash.
Tashan Oakley-Boothe’s decisive penalty kick etched his name into Dunfermline Athletic folklore as they reached the final in nerve-shredding fashion. The Pars have claimed their third Premiership scalp in this season’s competition.
Looking ahead, Dunfermline will face the winner of the semi-final between Celtic and St Mirren in the upcoming final. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the date and location of that match.