Sky Sports Cup: Aberdeen, Celtic, Hibs & Rangers learn semi-final fate | Football News



Sky Sports Cup holders Rangers will face Celtic in this season’s semi-finals while Hibs will play Aberdeen.

Jo Potter’s side – who are currently second in the SWPL – reached the last four with an emphatic 8-1 win away to Motherwell, while Celtic beat Glasgow City on penalties and hope to lift the trophy for the first time since 2021/22

Hibernian, who have won the trophy a record seven times, beat last season’s finalists Partick Thistle 4-1 in the quarter-finals.

Aberdeen – the lowest-ranked side remaining in the competition – won 3-1 at Boroughmuir Thistle

The two ties will be played on or before January 19, with the final on March 22/23.

Scotland goalkeepers Gemma Fay and Craig Gordon carried out the draw at Hampden Park.

Fay said: “The Old Firm both want to have their hands on this cup, so a very exciting tie to look forward to.”

What are the key dates for the 2024/25 SWPL season?

SWPL 1 winter break – December 23 to January 12, 2025
SWPL 2 winter break – December 16 to January 4, 2025
Final pre-split fixtures – March 2, 2025
Final round of matches – May 18, 2025
Play-off finals – May 22/23, 2025
Sky Sports Cup final – March 22 or 23, 2025



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