Celtic and Rangers among five Scottish Cup ties selected for TV as dates and kick-off times confirmed

Five Scottish Cup ties have been selected for live TV coverage.

Falkirk’s trip to Celtic Park has been scheduled for a 7.30pm kick-off on Saturday, April 3 and will be shown live on Premier Sports.

The subscription channel will also be broadcasting Rangers v Cove Rangers on Sunday, April 4 at Ibrox, kick-off 6.30pm.

A further three matches will be shown live on the BBC.

The Highland derby between Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Dingwall has been moved to Friday, April 2 with a 7.35pm kick-off time.

The game will be shown on the BBC Scotland channel, as will Queen of the South v Hibs which has been scheduled for Monday, April 5, starting at 7.35pm.

Also selected for TV coverage is Dumbarton v Aberdeen which takes place on Saturday, April 3 with a 12.15pm kick-off and will be shown live on BBC One.

Dates and kick-off times for the other non-televised fixtures will be confirmed in due course.

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