Scottish Cup semi-final draw 2020/21

Following a dramatic encounter at Rugby Park, in a match which went the distance, St Mirren were rewarded with a semi-final pairing at Hampden Park against St. Johnstone.

After their heroics at the weekend against Aberdeen, Dundee United will take on Hibernian.

The ties will be played across the weekend of 8/9 May.

St Mirren v St Johnstone
Dundee United v Hibernian

Scottish Cup winner in 2016, Marvin Bartley, conducted the draw with Connie McLaughlin.

Afterwards he said: “Hibernian are the favourites for me but that is probably my heart ruling my head. Hibs and St. Johnstone are the teams to beat I think. St Johnstone will be confident after their Betfred Cup Final success and beating Rangers.

“I really hope Hibs do it again though. They have gone through some disappointments in big matches lately, but that was similar to us in the lead up to winning the cup in 2016.

“The ‘Hibsed it’ term should have stopped there and then but you still hear it. It wasn’t something I was aware of until I was getting people tweeting me it. In terms of the team now, they’ll be full of confidence. They have to be as they’re the third best team in the country and the top two are out.

“Everyone likes to go into games as underdogs but it’s now time for Hibs to have that arrogance in believing they are a really good team. In order to be the best, you need to have that swagger. That’s something they’re beginning to get. Jack Ross will be telling them that they’re the favourites and they now need to perform.

“St. Johnstone have been brilliant this season and for me Callum Davidson is the manager of the year. He deserves all the plaudits they get. Dundee United could be a dark horse with McNulty coming into form at the right time. They’re going in under the radar but on their day they can beat anyone.”

Last month Marvin Bartley joined the Scottish FA as an Equality Advisor and it’s a role he’s relishing.

He said: “The Scottish FA are trying to eradicate discrimination out of our game and if we can do that then we can concentrate on society as a whole. I’m privileged to do the role and I’m learning new things every day.

“It’s not just about racism. I don’t want anyone out there thinking it’s just that issue we’re focussing on. It’s one step at a time and all the issues that we have in society are as important as each other. I’ve been speaking to guys like Troy Deeney and other guys in England as we’re all fighting the same battle and we need to work together on this issue.”