1957 Scottish Cup final

March 2018 March 2018 1957 Scottish Cup Final 1956–57 Scottish Cup Falkirk 1 Kilmarnock 1 20 April 1957 Hampden Park Glasgow Jack Mowat (Burnside) 81,375 Replay Falkirk 2 Kilmarnock 1 (after extra time) 24 April 1957 Hampden Park Glasgow Jack Mowat (Burnside) 79,960 1956 1958 The 1957 Scottish Cup Final was an association football match, the 72nd staging of the final of the Scottish Cup, Scottish football's most prestigious knock-out competition. The match took place at Hampden Park on 20 April 1957 and was contested by Division One clubs Falkirk and Kilmarnock. It was Falkirk's second appearance in the final and Kilmarnock's sixth. As Division One clubs, both entered the tournament in the fifth round. Neither club won all four of their ties at the first attempt, Falkirk requiring a replay in the semi-final to knock out fellow Division One club Raith Rovers whom they defeated in the club's last appearance in the final in 1913. Falkirk defeated two Division Two clubs and another from Division One before the final. Kilmarnock needed a replay to knock out the club who defeated them in their last final appearance also, East Fife. They went on to eliminate the 1956 runners-up, Celtic, in the replayed semi-final. It was only Falkirk's second appearance in the final, their first in 44 years since success in 1913. Kilmarnock were making their sixth appearance in their history, winning twice, the last victory coming in 1929. The first match ended in a 1–1 draw. Falkirk took the lead after 33 minutes when John Prentice scored from the penalty spot after a foul by Willie Toner. Kilmarnock equalised in first half injury time with a goal from David Curlett. With no goals in the second half, the scores remained level to force a replay four days later.Hampden Disappointment, The Herald. 22 April 1957. Retrieved 14 July 2012.Curlett equalises in injury time, Evening Times. 20 April 1957. Retrieved 14 July 2012. In the replay, Falkirk took the lead again through George Merchant. Kilmarnock again equalised with only 12 minutes until the end to see the match into extra time. Doug Moran scored the winning goal for Falkirk in the 101st minute of the match to seal victory for Falkirk and be crowned champions for the second time in its history.Falkirk win Scottish Cup for second time, The Herald. 25 April 1957. Retrieved 14 July 2012.1957 Scottish Cup: Falkirk 2 Kilmarnock 1, Falkirk Herald Route to the final 1956–57 Scottish Cup Round Opposition Score Fifth round Berwick Rangers 2–1 Sixth round Aberdeen 3–1 Quarter-final Clyde 2–1 Semi-final Raith Rovers 2–2 Semi-final replay Raith Rovers 2–0 Falkirk Round Opposition Score Fifth round Ayr United 1–0 Sixth round East Fife 0–0 Sixth round replay East Fife 2–0 Quarter-final Airdrieonians 3–1 Semi-final Celtic 1–1 Semi-final replay Celtic 3–1 Kilmarnock Match details Original 20 April 1957 15:00Scottish Cup - Fixtures And Results - Falkirk F.C. v Kilmarnock F.C., Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 14 July 2012. Falkirk 1–1 Kilmarnock Prentice 33 pen. Curlett 45+1 Hampden Park, Glasgow Jack Mowat (Burnside) 81,375 Report GK SCO Bert SlaterRB SCO Alex ParkerLB SCO Ian RaeRH SCO Alex WrightCH SCO Andy IrvineLH SCO John Prentice (c)RW SCO Tommy MurrayIR SCO Derek GriersonCF SCO George MerchantIL SCO Doug MoranLW SCO Eddie O'HaraManager:ENG Reg Smith GK SCO Jimmy BrownRB SCO Ralph Collins (c)LB SCO Jim StewartRH SCO Rab StewartCH SCO Willie TonerLH SCO Alistair MackayRW SCO Gerry MaysIR SCO Willie HarveyCF SCO David CurlettIL SCO Bertie BlackLW SCO David BurnsManager:SCO Malky McDonald Match rules 90 minutes. Replay if scores still level. Replay 24 April 1957 19:30Scottish Cup - Fixtures And Results - Falkirk F.C. v Kilmarnock F.C., Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 14 July 2012. Falkirk 2–1 y Kilmarnock Merchant 24Moran 101 Curlett 78 Hampden Park, Glasgow Jack Mowat (Burnside) 79,960 Report GK SCO Bert SlaterRB SCO Alex ParkerLB SCO Ian RaeRH SCO Alex WrightCH SCO Andy IrvineLH SCO John Prentice (c)RW SCO Tommy MurrayIR SCO Derek GriersonCF SCO George MerchantIL SCO Doug MoranLW SCO Eddie O'HaraManager:ENG Reg Smith GK SCO Jimmy BrownRB SCO Ralph Collins (c)LB SCO Jim StewartRH SCO Rab StewartCH SCO Willie TonerLH SCO Alistair MackayRW SCO Gerry MaysIR SCO Willie HarveyCF SCO David CurlettIL SCO Bertie BlackLW SCO David BurnsManager:SCO Malky McDonald Match rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. Replay if scores still level. See also 1997 Scottish Cup Final, played between same teams References External links Video highlights (replay) from official Pathé News archive 1957 Final Category:Falkirk F.C. matches Category:Kilmarnock F.C. matches Category:1950s in Glasgow Category:April 1957 sports events in the United Kingdom