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Friday 16th May 2014

Stage set for Scottish Cup final

The William Hill Scottish Cup final between St Johnstone and Dundee United takes place at Celtic Park on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.

The William Hill Scottish Cup final between St Johnstone and Dundee United takes place at Celtic Park on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.

It is the first time the ground has staged the showpiece game since 1998, when Hearts beat Rangers 2-1, as Hampden is unavailable due to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.

St Johnstone are in the final for the first time in their history while Dundee United have twice lifted the trophy before - defeating Rangers in 1994 and Ross County in 2010.

Jackie McNamara's side finished two places and five points above Tommy Wright's team in the Premiership table.

Recent history favours Saints, who have won the last three meetings between the sides. Dundee United's only victory in the last eight encounters was 4-0 at Tannadice in August.

St Johnstone beat Aberdeen 2-1 in the semi-finals while Dundee United defeated Rangers 3-1.

Craig Thomson is the referee and the game is live on BBC Scotland and Sky Sports.