SPFL Announce Trust Trophy Final Details
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By Jack Cranmer
Queen’s Park eliminated Rangers from the Scottish Cup on Sunday in what was one of the biggest shocks of the modern era. This is the first time a lower league club had ever won at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup.
However, the Scottish Cup is not the only cup the Spiders remain in. The Shawlands side remain in the SPFL Trust Trophy and made the final after defeating Lowland League side East Kilbride 6-2 after extra time a week before their famous win at Ibrox.
They will play fellow Championship side Livingston who eliminated Dunfermline at East End Park in their semi-final clash.
The SPFL Trust have announced details for the final to be played at The Falkirk Stadium on Sunday 30 March and will be shown live on BBC ALBA with a 4.10pm kick-off.
This season’s SPFL Trust Trophy final marks Queen’s Park’s first national cup final for 125 years.
Sebastian Drodz celebrating with his teammates against Rangers (Ian MacNicol via Gettyimages)
Livingston last won this very trophy in the 2014/15 season when they thumped Alloa Athletic 4-0 in the final.
Following an agreement between the two competing clubs, the SPFL confirmed that ticket prices have been frozen from last year’s final. Adult ticket prices will remain at £20, with concession (65+ and students) and juvenile (aged 12-16) tickets priced at £12 and £6 respectively.
Under 12s will again be admitted free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult.
SPFL Trust CEO Nicky Reid said: “We’re really looking forward to the SPFL Trust Trophy Final this year. The Falkirk Stadium has been a great venue for hosting the last two finals, so we’re delighted to be returning there in March.
“Both Queen’s Park and Livingston have done incredibly well to get to this stage, and I’m sure it’ll be a thrilling fixture. For us, the SPFL Trust Trophy is about more than just football; it’s about celebrating the enormous impact that our clubs and community trusts have throughout Scotland. We’ll use this final as an opportunity to highlight that extraordinary impact.”
SPFL Group Chief Executive Neil Doncaster said: “Firstly, we would like to congratulate both Queen’s Park and Livingston for reaching the final of the SPFL Trust Trophy following their semi-final victories over East Kilbride and Dunfermline Athletic.
“Everyone at the SPFL is hugely looking forward to this season’s final at The Falkirk Stadium, which will conclude the SPFL Trust’s much-valued title sponsorship of this competition – funded by philanthropist James Anderson.
“I would like to thank the SPFL Trust for their support of the competition over the past four seasons and wish them well as they continue to do great work, in partnership with our member clubs, in communities across Scotland.”