The first Scottish FA Cup semi-final of the weekend pits Heart of Midlothian against Aberdeen at Hampden Park this Saturday evening, with both sides desperate for cup glory to define their seasons. (More Football News)
Heart of Midlothian FC will face Aberdeen FC in the first semi-final match of the Scottish Cup 2024-25 on Saturday. Here are the live streaming and other details of the football match
The first Scottish FA Cup semi-final of the weekend pits Heart of Midlothian against Aberdeen at Hampden Park this Saturday evening, with both sides desperate for cup glory to define their seasons. (More Football News)
For Hearts, managed by Neil Critchley, this competition represents the final opportunity to salvage success after a disappointing end to their league campaign. Following a difficult start to the 2024-25 season, which saw Steven Naismith depart, the Jambos experienced a significant mid-season revival, putting together an impressive run of results that propelled them into contention for a top-six finish and secured their spot in the cup semi-finals.
However, a late slump saw them agonizingly miss out on the championship round by a single point, consigning them to the relegation group. Having last won a major trophy with this cup back in 2012, and despite being runners-up three times in the last six years, Hearts face a tough opponent in Aberdeen, against whom they have historically struggled in this competition, winning only three times compared to the Dons' eight victories.
Aberdeen, under Jimmy Thelin, arrived at Hampden having secured a fifth-place finish and a spot in the Scottish Premiership's championship round, despite a season of fluctuating fortunes. An extraordinary 16-game unbeaten start was followed by a challenging 12-match winless streak, before a strong finish (just one defeat in their final eight league games) cemented their top-half status.
The Dons are also seeking to end a significant trophy drought, with their last major honour being the Scottish League Cup in 2013-14. Their recent history in Scottish FA Cup semi-finals is poor, having lost four times at this stage in the past seven seasons.
Recent encounters between the two clubs have been tightly contested, with Hearts winning six and Aberdeen five of their last fifteen meetings across all competitions.
When is the Hearts Vs Aberdeen FC, Scottish Cup 2024-25 semi-final match?
The Hearts Vs Aberdeen FC, Scottish Cup 2024-25 semi-final match is on Saturday, 19 April 2025, with kick-off at 05:00 PM IST.
Where is the Hearts Vs Aberdeen FC, Scottish Cup 2024-25 semi-final match?
The Hearts Vs Aberdeen FC, Scottish Cup 2024-25 semi-final match will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Where to watch the live-streaming of the Hearts Vs Aberdeen FC, Scottish Cup 2024-25 semi-final match?
The Hearts Vs Aberdeen FC, Scottish Cup 2024-25 semi-final match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football in Scotland.
RedTV and Rangers TV will be broadcasting a live stream to international subscribers only.