Celtic and St Mirren's Historic Scottish Cup Rivalry
The Story So Far – Celtic versus St Mirren in the Scottish Cup
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Celtic will face St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, marking their 25th meeting in the tournament's history. Celtic has won 19 of these encounters, while St Mirren has secured 6 victories. This match continues a storied rivalry that dates back over a century.
- 01Celtic has won 19 Scottish Cup matches against St Mirren, while St Mirren has won 6.
- 02The first Scottish Cup meeting occurred in 1892.
- 03Celtic's most recent victory was a 5-1 win in the 2022/23 season.
- 04St Mirren has won the Scottish Cup 3 times: in 1926, 1959, and 1987.
- 05The teams have faced each other in the Cup final twice, with Celtic winning once and St Mirren once.
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Celtic will meet St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, a significant encounter in a long-standing rivalry. Historically, Celtic has dominated this fixture, winning 19 out of 25 Scottish Cup matches against St Mirren, who has claimed victory 6 times. Their first meeting took place in 1892, and the most recent clash was in the 2022/23 season, where Celtic triumphed 5-1. St Mirren has won the Scottish Cup on three occasions: 1926, 1959, and 1987. The rivalry is marked by memorable moments, including two Cup finals, with Celtic winning in 1908 and St Mirren in 1987. This upcoming semi-final adds another chapter to their storied history.
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The outcome of this match could influence local fan morale and the ongoing rivalry between the clubs.
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