RECAP: Celtic seal quadruple treble with William Hill Scottish Cup win over Hearts after 3-3 draw and penalties, thanks to Kris Ajer's spot-kick at Hampden
All eyes were on Hampden Park this afternoon as Celtic and Hearts went head-to-head in the final of last season's delayed Scottish Cup.
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For the Glasgow side, the showpiece occasion presented an opportunity to claim an unprecedented quadruple treble, while their opponents from the Championship were hoping to cause a major upset.
No fans were in attendance inside the national stadium as the 2019-20 final was held seven months later than originally planned having been postponed in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The match kicked off at 2.15pm and you can follow all build-up, match action and reaction as it happened, right here in our live blog.
Celtic* 3-3 Hearts: William Hill Scottish Cup final
Last updated: Sunday, 20 December, 2020, 13:20
- Celtic win 2020 William Hill Scottish Cup to complete quadruple treble
- Hearts 3-3 Celtic
(Boyce 47, Kingsley 66, Ginnelly 111; Christie 19, Edouard 28 pen, Griffiths 105) - Celtic win 4-3 on penalties
- FT - Hearts 2-2 Celtic; ET - Hearts 3-3 Celtic
Hello and welcome from Hampden Park where we will bring you all the live build-up, match action and reaction as Celtic and Hearts go head-to-head in last season’s Scottish Cup final.
Predicted teams
It’s still a little while until Neil Lennon and Robbie Neilson’s team selections will be known but here’s how we reckon the sides will line up.
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Is this the Celtic team to complete the quadruple treble in the Scottish Cup final against Hearts?
Neil Lennon has developed a selection headache for the Scottish Cup final against Hearts – a match that could seal an unprecedented 12th consecutive domestic trophy for Celtic.
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Is this the Hearts team that will lift the Scottish Cup against Celtic tomorrow?
We select what we believe will be Robbie Neilson’s starting XI for the 2020 Scottish Cup final
Predicted teams
It’s still a little while until Neil Lennon and Robbie Neilson’s team selections will be known but here’s how we reckon the sides will line up.
Is this the Celtic team to complete the quadruple treble in the Scottish Cup final against Hearts?
Neil Lennon has developed a selection headache for the Scottish Cup final against Hearts – a match that could seal an unprecedented 12th consecutive domestic trophy for Celtic.
Is this the Hearts team that will lift the Scottish Cup against Celtic tomorrow?
We select what we believe will be Robbie Neilson’s starting XI for the 2020 Scottish Cup final
Your views
That’s who we think will line up of course, but here’s who the readers of the Edinburgh Evening News thought would set-up for Hearts…
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Here's who you selected in the Hearts fans' XI to face Celtic in Sunday's William Hill Scottish Cup Final
Berra or Popescu? Wighton, Boyce or both? Where to play Peter Haring? And which formation? They’re all questions Robbie Neilson will be asking himself ahead of Hearts’ Scottish Cup Final on Sunday.
Celtic welcome
Celtic supporters have been gathering fairly frequently over the last few weeks - outside Parkhead in protest recently - but unable to attend the game itself, a group have organised a welcome to roar the team on to an historic quadruple treble today, despite the coronavirus restrictions in place in Glasgow.
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Hearts chat
Earlier this week the Evening News held a live discussion with an invited Hearts supporter as a special guest.
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Video: Hearts' cup final advantage, Craig Gordon's decision to leave Celtic and the best Tynecastle goalkeeper of the past 70 years
Earlier this week the Evening News held a live discussion with an invited Hearts supporter as a special guest.
Bookies’ odds
Less than 90 minutes until kick-off now, so here’s a look at how the markets are shaping up and the best prices around…
First scorers: Odsonne Edouard 7/2 (PaddyPower), Ryan Christie 5/1 (betway, bet365), Moi Elyounoussi 7/1 (PaddyPower)
Liam Boyce 11/1 (PaddyPower), Steven Naismith 12/1 (PaddyPower), Craig Halkett 35/1 (PaddyPower), Stephen Kingsley 50/1 (Bet365)
Paddypower are also offering a refunded stake as cash for all losing bets placed on their #WhatOddsPaddy market from 1.15pm this afternoon.
Not long until tams are revealed
Here’s a look at the dilemmas being faced by Robbie Neilson with Barry Anderson
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Hearts team to play Celtic: Five selection issues facing Robbie Neilson ahead of Scottish Cup final
Hearts won 6-1 last weekend against Queen of the South but there will be changes for the Scottish Cup final with Celtic.
Not long until teams are revealed
Here’s a look at the dilemmas being faced by Robbie Neilson with Barry Anderson
Hearts team to play Celtic: Five selection issues facing Robbie Neilson ahead of Scottish Cup final
Hearts won 6-1 last weekend against Queen of the South but there will be changes for the Scottish Cup final with Celtic.
Fans warning
Although Celtic fans have gathered outside Hampden this afternoon, there is a warning to Hearts fans in Edinburgh NOT to congregate at Tynecastle tonight - no matter the result.
Hearts fans urged to stay away from Tynecastle Park if they win Sunday's Scottish Cup Final
Jubilant Jambos have been ordered to steer clear of the club’s stadium if their team lifts the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Celtic selection options
Scott B? Or not to be - that is the question, (well one of them) for Celtic manager Neil Lennon this afternoon.
Andrew Smith had a look at some of the selection posers facing the holders this afternoon.
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Why Celtic captain Scott Brown should play Scottish Cup final, and four other selection posers facing Neil Lennon
The team sheet that Neil Lennon lodges for the Hampden decider will be one of the most pored over club documents in recent times. For five reasons.
How are you gearing up for the game?
There’s guaranteed to be a celebration in this house tonight!
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Scottish Cup Final: Meet the family where one son supports Celtic and one supports Hearts
When Hearts and Celtic contest the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park on Sunday it will be a massive occasion – and none more so than for the Wright family, given their household rivalry.