Dunfermline FC Wins Scottish Cup Semi-Final on Penalties

Dunfermline Athletic secured their place in the Scottish Cup final by defeating Falkirk 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw on April 18, 2026.

During the shootout, Dunfermline converted all four of their penalties through players Josh Cooper, Charlie Gilmour, Chris Hamilton, and Tashan Oakley-Boothe. In contrast, Falkirk managed to score 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,” and praised his players for their outstanding performance.

The match was attended by over 10,500 passionate Dunfermline fans who witnessed a tense battle. Henry Cartwright was sent off during the match for a second yellow card, adding to the drama.

Dunfermline’s last match before this semi-final ended in a 2-2 draw against Airdrie. Meanwhile, Falkirk faced a heavy defeat in their previous outing, losing 3-6 to Rangers.

As they celebrate this hard-fought win, Dunfermline will now face the winner of the Celtic vs. St Mirren semi-final in the final. This upcoming match will be crucial for Dunfermline as they aim to claim another title.

Tashan Oakley-Boothe etched his name into Dunfermline Athletic folklore with his decisive penalty. The team has claimed their third Premiership scalp in this season’s competition.

Details remain unconfirmed about the exact date and location of the final; however, anticipation is building among supporters as they look forward to this historic opportunity.