Scottish Cup: 2019-20 final scheduled for 20 December

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Hearts and Celtic contested the last Scottish Cup final in May 2019

The Scottish Cup final for season 2019-20 will be played on 20 December.

The Hampden showpiece was originally scheduled for 9 May, but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The semi-finals - Hearts v Hibernian and Celtic v Aberdeen - will be on 31 October and 1 November.

Players who have signed for the semi-finalists this summer will be able to play, regardless of whether they appeared in the competition for another side last season.

As per changes to the laws of the game agreed by IFAB, five substitutes will also be permitted.

"It has always been our intention to play the tournament to a finish and while the impact of Covid-19 has dramatically altered the schedule, we are confident that the final will be a unique and memorable showpiece event during the Christmas holidays," said SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell.

"The dates also give us the best possible chance of having supporters attend the matches at Hampden. The health and wellbeing of players, staff and supporters are of paramount importance and we will continue to follow the public health guidance from the Scottish government."

Celtic are going for their fourth Scottish Cup victory in a row.