⚽ The Saturday Kick-Off #24 - Scottish Cup Fourth Round Facts and Stats
All the stats ahead ahead of Saturday and Sunday's fourth round ties.
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SCOTTISH CUP FOURTH ROUND 2025/26
Over what is one of the most exciting weekends of the Scottish football calendar, there are 16 first-round ties this weekend.
One game took place last night as Rangers beat Annan Athletic 5-0. The action finishes on Sunday evening when Auchinleck Talbot face Celtic. The draw follows that tie at Rugby Park.
Here is the key information to know about this weekend’s games.
ALREADY THROUGH
RANGERS
SPFL Premiership
Matches so far: Entered at 4th round.
Last season: 5th Round
Best ever: Winners (34 times)
Last Scottish Cup Win: 2022
SATURDAY
AIRDRIEONIANS v ARBROATH
SPFL Championship v SPFL Championship
First meeting between the clubs in the Scottish Cup since Airdrieonians' reincarnation.
Airdrieonians matches so far: 4-0 v Hamilton Academical (3rd Round)
Airdrieonians last season: 5th Round
Airdrieonians best ever: 5th Round (2008/09, 2023/24 + 2024/25)
Arbroath matches so far: 2-0 v East Fife (3rd Round)
Arbroath last season: 3rd Round
Arbroath best ever: Semi-Final (1946/47)