1973 Scottish Cup Final: A Historic Match

The Last 100,000 Cup Final Crowd

The 1973 Scottish Cup Final was a memorable event in Scottish football history. This was the 88th staging of the competition, the most prestigious in Scotland. The match was played between Rangers and Celtic on May 5, 1973, at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

The attendance was an astonishing 100,000, making it the last time a Scottish cup final attracted such a large crowd. The match was a thrilling affair, with Celtic taking the lead through Kenny Dalglish in the first half. However, Rangers fought back to equalize through Sandy Jardine and then take the lead through Willie Johnston.

Celtic pressed for an equalizer, but it was Rangers who struck again through Alex MacDonald to seal a 3-2 victory. The match is remembered as one of the most exciting Scottish Cup finals in history and is still talked about today by fans of both clubs.

The Scottish Cup

The Scottish Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, having been first played in 1873. It is open to all Scottish football clubs, regardless of their league or division. The competition is played on a knockout basis, with the winner of each match progressing to the next round. The final is played at Hampden Park in Glasgow and is one of the most prestigious matches in the Scottish football calendar.