IRN-BRU CUP FINAL

The SPFL have confirmed that the final of the IRN-BRU Cup between Dundee United and St Mirren will take place at Fir Park on 25 March 2017. The match will kick-off at 12.30pm (live on BBC Alba). It will be the fifth occasion that Fir Park will have hosted the Scottish Challenge Cup Final – this year sponsored by IRN-BRU – having staged the competition’s first two finals in 1990/91 and 1991/92 as well as those in seasons 1993/94 and 1997/98. Following agreement with both competing clubs, the SPFL has also revealed competitive ticket pricing for fans, with adult tickets priced at £20, concessions (Juveniles aged 13 to 18 years old, over 65s & students) at £10 and U-12s at £5. Ticket sales arrangements and details of the segregation will be announced in due course via the SPFL, IRN-BRU and official club websites. SPFL Chief Executive Neil Doncaster said: “We’re delighted to make today’s announcement that Fir Park will stage this season’s IRN-BRU Cup Final, including making tickets available to fans from as little as £5. We wish both clubs the very best of luck for the final and hope they produce a classic for supporters in the stadium and those watching live on BBC ALBA.” Adrian Troy, Marketing Director at IRN-BRU, said: “Following on from the excitement of a fantastic IRN-BRU Cup competition up to this stage, we now look forward to the prospect of a memorable final between Dundee United and St Mirren.  We would like to thank the players and fans from all the clubs who have taken part for making this season’s IRN-BRU Cup the success it has been.”