The 2013 Scottish Cup final was the decisive match of the 2012–13 Scottish Cup, the 128th edition of Scotland’s premier knockout football competition. It was played on 26 May 2013 at Hampden Park in Glasgow between Celtic and Hibernian.
Match details
| Item | Information |
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| Date | 26 May 2013 |
| Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| Teams | Celtic (Scottish Premiership) vs. Hibernian (Scottish Premiership) |
| Final score | Celtic 3 – 0 Hibernian |
| Goal scorers | Gary Hooper (19′), Anthony Stokes (27′), Leigh Griffiths (penalty, 47′) |
| Attendance | 48,071 (official) |
| Referee | William Collum |
Background and significance
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Route to the final – Celtic entered the competition in the fourth round, defeating Motherwell (3‑0), St Mirren (3‑1) and Dundee United (2‑0) to reach the final. Hibernian began in the third round, overcoming Stranraer (7‑0), Ayr United (2‑1) and Aberdeen (2‑1) before the final.
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Domestic treble – Celtic’s victory secured a domestic treble for the 2012–13 season, adding the Scottish Premier League title and the Scottish League Cup (won earlier in March 2013) to the Scottish Cup.
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Historical context – The win marked Celtic’s 36th Scottish Cup triumph. It was Hibernian’s first appearance in a Scottish Cup final since winning the trophy in 1902.
Post‑match
Celtic manager Neil Lennon praised his team’s performance, emphasizing the “clinical finishing” that produced three goals in the first half. Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon expressed disappointment but highlighted the club’s progress in reaching the final after a 111‑year gap without a Scottish Cup final appearance.
References
- Scottish Football Association (SFA) – Official match report, 26 May 2013.
- BBC Sport – “Celtic lift Scottish Cup with 3‑0 win over Hibs” (26 May 2013).
- The Guardian – “Celtic complete domestic treble with Scottish Cup win” (27 May 2013).
