Celtic can make Scottish Cup history with Dundee United win as never seen scenario comes into focus

Celtic could make a bit of historical past in the event that they defeat Dundee United at Tannadice on Monday night time, as they'd full a semi-final line-up by no means seen within the Scottish Cup earlier than.

Having already received the Premier Sports activities Cup, Ange Postecoglou's aspect wish to make it again to Hampden for a crack at reaching a second home cup closing.

In the event that they undergo they'd be part of metropolis rivals Rangers, in addition to Hearts and Hibs - and extremely that has by no means occurred within the Scottish Cup.

Celtic have lifted the trophy 40 occasions and been runner-up an extra 18, whereas Rangers have received 33 and misplaced within the closing 18 occasions.

Hearts have gone all the best way eight occasions and fallen on the final hurdle on an extra eight events, with Hibs successful three and shedding 12 finals.

Celtic face Dundee United tonight

However whereas we have seen three of the 4, the most important sides from Scotland's largest metropolis and our nation's capital, within the semi-finals they've by no means made up the final 4.

Listed below are the shut calls and the precedent Celtic might be seeking to break on Monday night time.

1900-1901

Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, St Mirren

1901-02

Rangers, Hibs, St Mirren, Celtic

1906-07

Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, Queen’s Park

1927-28

Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, Queen’s Park

1970-71

Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Airdrie

1971-72

Celtic, Kilmarnock, Hibs, Rangers

1976-77

Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Dundee

1979-80

Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Hibs

1988-89

Celtic, Hibs, Rangers, St Johnstone

1995-96

Hearts, Aberdeen, Rangers, Celtic

1997-98

Falkirk, Hearts, Rangers, Celtic

2011-12

Aberdeen, Hibs, Celtic, Hearts

2019-20

Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs

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