1957 Scottish Cup final

The 1957 Scottish Cup Final was an association football match, the 72nd staging of the final of the Scottish Cup, Scottish football's most prestigious knock-out competition. The match took place at Hampden Park on 20 April 1957 and was contested by Division One clubs Falkirk and Kilmarnock. It was Falkirk's second appearance in the final and Kilmarnock's sixth.

1957 Scottish Cup Final
Event1956–57 Scottish Cup
Date20 April 1957
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeJack Mowat (Burnside)
Attendance81,375
Replay
(after extra time)
Date24 April 1957
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeJack Mowat (Burnside)
Attendance79,960
1956
1958

As Division One clubs, both entered the tournament in the fifth round. Neither club won all four of their ties at the first attempt, Falkirk requiring a replay in the semi-final to knock out fellow Division One club Raith Rovers whom they defeated in the club's last appearance in the final in 1913. Falkirk defeated two Division Two clubs and another from Division One before the final. Kilmarnock needed a replay to knock out the club who defeated them in their last final appearance also, East Fife. They went on to eliminate the 1956 runners-up, Celtic, in the replayed semi-final.

It was only Falkirk's second appearance in the final, their first in 44 years since success in 1913. Kilmarnock were making their sixth appearance in their history, winning twice, the last victory coming in 1929.

The first match ended in a 1–1 draw. Falkirk took the lead after 33 minutes when John Prentice scored from the penalty spot after a foul by Willie Toner. Kilmarnock equalised in first half injury time with a goal from David Curlett. With no goals in the second half, the scores remained level to force a replay four days later.[1][2] In the replay, Falkirk took the lead again through George Merchant. Kilmarnock again equalised with only 12 minutes until the end to see the match into extra time. Doug Moran scored the winning goal for Falkirk in the 101st minute of the match to seal victory for Falkirk and be crowned champions for the second time in its history.[3][4]

Route to the final

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Round Opposition Score
Fifth round Berwick Rangers 2–1
Sixth round Aberdeen 3–1
Quarter-final Clyde 2–1
Semi-final Raith Rovers 2–2
Semi-final replay Raith Rovers 2–0

Falkirk

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Round Opposition Score
Fifth round Ayr United 1–0
Sixth round East Fife 0–0
Sixth round replay East Fife 2–0
Quarter-final Airdrieonians 3–1
Semi-final Celtic 1–1
Semi-final replay Celtic 3–1

Kilmarnock

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Match details

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Original

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Falkirk1–1Kilmarnock
Prentice   33' (pen.) Report Curlett   45+1'
Attendance: 81,375
Referee: Jack Mowat (Burnside)
GK   Bert Slater
RB   Alex Parker
LB   Ian Rae
RH   Alex Wright
CH   Andy Irvine
LH   John Prentice
RW   Tommy Murray
IR   Derek Grierson
CF   George Merchant
IL   Doug Moran
LW   Eddie O'Hara
Manager:
  Reg Smith
GK   Jimmy Brown
RB   Ralph Collins
LB   Jim Stewart
RH   Rab Stewart
CH   Willie Toner
LH   Alistair Mackay
RW   Gerry Mays
IR   Willie Harvey
CF   David Curlett
IL   Bertie Black
LW   David Burns
Manager:
  Malky McDonald
Match rules
  • 90 minutes.
  • Replay if scores still level.

Replay

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Falkirk2–1 (a.e.t.)Kilmarnock
Merchant   24'
Moran   101'
Report Curlett   78'
Attendance: 79,960
Referee: Jack Mowat (Burnside)
GK   Bert Slater
RB   Alex Parker
LB   Ian Rae
RH   Alex Wright
CH   Andy Irvine
LH   John Prentice
RW   Tommy Murray
IR   Derek Grierson
CF   George Merchant
IL   Doug Moran
LW   Eddie O'Hara
Manager:
  Reg Smith
GK   Jimmy Brown
RB   Ralph Collins
LB   Jim Stewart
RH   Rab Stewart
CH   Willie Toner
LH   Alistair Mackay
RW   Gerry Mays
IR   Willie Harvey
CF   David Curlett
IL   Bertie Black
LW   David Burns
Manager:
  Malky McDonald
Match rules
  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Replay if scores still level.

See also

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References

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