Reigning Champions Celtic Handed Home Tie in Third Round of 2020-21 Scottish Cup

Four-time reigning champions, Celtic kick off their title defence at home to Falkirk in the Third Round of 2020-21 Scottish Cup.

Celtic have had to wait to discover their Third Round opposition after Arbroath’s Second Round home tie against Falkirk was twice postponed due to a frozen pitch then lockdown, with Falkirk eventually prevailing to set up a trip to Celtic Park.

Current Scottish Premiership leaders, Rangers will host Cove Rangers of Scottish League One with The Wee Rangers currently sat second in the third division behind Falkirk.

Brora Rangers’ reward for getting past Camelon and defeated 2019-20 finalists, Hearts in the opening two rounds is a home tie against Stranraer.

Hibernian who signed Matt Macey from Arsenal in January have been handed a tough trip to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park as the Edinburgh based club look to mount another title tilt, having been eliminated at the semi-final stage last season by Hearts in extra-time.

Scottish Premiership’s Aberdeen face a trip to Dumbarton after the Sons defeated Huntley in Second Round.

All Third Round ties are scheduled to be played across the weekend of 2-5 April 2021 with matches being settled on the day, even if extra-time and penalties are required due to the abandonment of replays this season to reduce fixture congestion.

Here is the 2020-21 Scottish Cup Third Round draw in full.