| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Scotland | 
| Teams | 92 | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Hibernian | 
| Runner-up | Rangers | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 112 | 
| Goals scored | 393 (3.51 per match) | 
| Top goal scorer(s) | Peter Weatherson (5 goals)[1] | 
| All statistics correct as of 21 May 2016. | |
The 2015–16 Scottish Cup was the 131st season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The tournament was sponsored by bookmaker William Hill in what was the fifth season of a five-year partnership. The final was contested between second-tier clubs (Hibernian and Rangers) for the first time ever with no Premiership clubs reaching the final.
The defending champions were Inverness Caledonian Thistle, who defeated Falkirk in the 2015 final, but were eventually knocked out in the Quarter Final after a replay by eventual champions, Hibernian.[2]
Media coverage
From round four onwards, selected matches from the Scottish Cup were broadcast live in Ireland and the UK by BBC Scotland and Sky Sports. BBC Scotland had the option to show one tie per round with Sky Sports showing two ties per round with one replay; also, Sky Sports broadcast both semi-finals live with one also on BBC Scotland and both channels screened the final live.
Calendar
The calendar for the 2015–16 Scottish Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by Scottish Football Association.[3]
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary round 1 | 15 August 2015 | 5 | 92 → 87 | 10 | 
| Preliminary round 2 | 5 September 2015 | 5 | 87 → 82 | 5 | 
| First round | 26 September 2015 | 18 | 82 → 64 | 31 | 
| Second round | 24 October 2015 | 16 | 64 → 48 | 14 | 
| Third round | 28 November 2015 | 16 | 48 → 32 | 16 | 
| Fourth round | 9 January 2016 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 16 | 
| Fifth round | 6 February 2016 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None | 
| Quarter-finals | 5 March 2016 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None | 
| Semi-finals | 16 & 17 April 2016 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None | 
| Final | 21 May 2016 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None | 
Preliminary rounds
Preliminary round 1
The preliminary round 1 took place on Saturday 15 August 2015. The round had 15 clubs which included 5 matches and 5 byes to the Second Preliminary Round. The teams competing in this round were made up of teams from the Scottish Highland Football League, Scottish Lowland Football League, ESL, SSL, Scottish Junior FA and the Scottish Amateur FA. It was the first time that the winners of the Scottish Amateur Cup had participated in the Scottish Cup.[4]
Draw
Hawick Royal Albert, Kelty Hearts, Auchinleck Talbot, Hermes and Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale all received byes to the preliminary round 2.
Matches
| 15 August 2015 | Civil Service Strollers | 3–0 | Newton Stewart | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | Ballantyne  43', 60' Stewart  75' | Stadium: Christie Gillies Park Referee: Scott Lambie | 
| 15 August 2015 | Harestanes | 0–3 | Girvan | Kilsyth | 
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Duncansfield Park, Referee: Matthew MacDermid | 
| 15 August 2015 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | 3–1 | Burntisland Shipyard | Kirkcudbright | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: St Mary's Park Referee: Graham Grainger | 
| 15 August 2015 | Golspie Sutherland | 1–6 | Cove Rangers | Golspie | 
| 15:00 | Shewan  20' | Nicol  18', 35' Redford  21' Watt  25', 52' (pen.) Scully  34' | Stadium: King George V Park Referee: Liam Duncan | 
| 15 August 2015 | Wigtown & Bladnoch | 1–0 | Vale of Leithen | Wigtown | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Trammondford Park Referee: Chris Graham | 
Preliminary round 2
The preliminary round 2 took place on Saturday 5 September 2015. The round had 10 clubs which included 5 matches. The teams competing in this round were made up of 5 winners from Round 1 and the 5 Byes from Round one.
Draw
Matches
| 5 September 2015 | Civil Service Strollers | 0–4 | Kelty Hearts | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: The Edinburgh Area Civil Service Sports Association Referee: Grant Irvine | 
| 5 September 2015 | Hermes | 0–4 | Auchinleck Talbot | Aberdeen | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Uniconn Park Referee: Lorraine Clark | 
| 5 September 2015 | Wigtown & Bladnoch | 2–3 | Hawick Royal Albert | Wigtown | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Trammondford Park Referee: Scott Millar | 
| 5 September 2015 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 2–2 | Girvan | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: Stephen Brown | 
| 5 September 2015 | Cove Rangers | 7–2 | St Cuthbert Wanderers | Inverurie | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Harlaw Park Referee: Chris Fordyce | 
Replay
| 12 September 2015 | Girvan | 2–5 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | Girvan | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Hamilton Park Referee: Lloyd Wilson | 
First round
Draw
There were 18 ties taking place in Round 1 of the Scottish Cup.[5] The draw took place on Tuesday, 28 August 2015.[6]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the second round.
| Highland Football League | Lowland Football League | Other | 
|---|---|---|
| East of Scotland League teams SJFA teams SAFA teams | 
Matches
| 26 September 2015 | Banks O' Dee | 2–3 | Cove Rangers | Aberdeen | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Spain Park Referee: Peter Stuart | 
| 26 September 2015 | BSC Glasgow | 2–2 | Auchinleck Talbot | Glasgow | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Lochburn Park Referee: Graham Beaton | 
| 26 September 2015 | Strathspey Thistle | 1–2 | Edinburgh University | Grantown-on-Spey | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Seafield Park Referee: Graham Fraser | 
| 26 September 2015 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 3–0 | Kelty Hearts | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: David Dickinson | 
| 26 September 2015 | Preston Athletic | 2–3 | Fort William | Prestonpans | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Pennypit Park Referee: Garry Doherty | 
| 26 September 2015 | Lossiemouth | 1–4 | Forres Mechanics | Lossiemouth | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Grant Park Referee: David Watt | 
| 26 September 2015 | Keith | 1–5 | Inverurie Loco Works | Keith | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Kynoch Park Referee: Thomas Shaw | 
| 26 September 2015 | Spartans | 5–1 | Coldstream | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Ainslie Park Referee: Calum Scott | 
| 26 September 2015 | Hawick Royal Albert | 0–3 | Huntly | Hawick | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Albert Park Referee: Kyle Hall | 
| 26 September 2015 | Deveronvale | 0–5 | Clachnacuddin | Banff | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Princess Royal Park Referee: Dan McFarlane | 
| 26 September 2015 | Threave Rovers | 1–3 | Stirling University | Castle Douglas | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Meadow Park Referee: Evan Cairns | 
| 26 September 2015 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 0–2 | Linlithgow Rose | Galashiels | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Netherdale Referee: Duncan Williams | 
| 26 September 2015 | Nairn County | 5–1 | Selkirk | Nairn | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Station Park Referee: Chris Phillips | 
| 26 September 2015 | Buckie Thistle | 7–0 | Rothes | Buckie | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Victoria Park Referee: George Robertson | 
| 26 September 2015 | Fraserburgh | 3–2 | Dalbeattie Star | Fraserburgh | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Bellslea Park Referee: Liam Duncan | 
| 26 September 2015 | Wick Academy | 2–2 | Whitehill Welfare | Wick | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Harmsworth Park Referee: Ben Dempster | 
| 26 September 2015 | Formartine United | 3–1 | Gretna 2008 | Pitmedden | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: North Lodge Park Referee: Steven Traynor | 
| 27 September 2015 | Cumbernauld Colts | 3–0 | Glasgow University | Cumbernauld | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Broadwood Stadium Referee: Duncan Smith | 
Replays
| 3 October 2015 | Auchinleck Talbot | 5–0 | BSC Glasgow | East Ayrshire | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Beechwood Park Referee: Steven Reid | 
| 3 October 2015 | Whitehill Welfare | 2–3 | Wick Academy | Rosewell | 
| 15:00 | Stadium: Ferguson Park Referee: Graham Beaton | 
Second round
Draw
There were 16 ties taking place in Round 2 of the Scottish Cup.[7] The draw took place on Thursday, 1 October 2015.[8]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the third round.
| Scottish League Two | Highland Football League | Lowland Football League | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| East of Scotland League teams SJFA teams | 
Matches
| 24 October 2015 | Inverurie Loco Works | 2–1 | Edinburgh University | Inverurie | 
| 15:00 | Laing  45' Hunter  89' | Paterson  15' | Stadium: Harlaw Park Referee: Dan McFarlane | 
| 24 October 2015 | Nairn County | 2–2 | Wick Academy | Nairn | 
| 15:00 | Mackintosh  44' Urquhart  80' | Weir  29' Mackay  78' | Stadium: Station Park Referee: David Watt | 
| 24 October 2015 | Cumbernauld Colts | 2–0 | Auchinleck Talbot | Cumbernauld | 
| 15:00 | Broadfoot  65' Munn  90' | Stadium: Broadwood Stadium Referee: Lloyd Wilson | 
| 24 October 2015 | Stirling University | 0–2 | Queen's Park | Stirling | 
| 15:00 | Woods  25', 54' | Stadium: Forthbank Stadium Referee: Gavin Ross | 
| 24 October 2015 | Edinburgh City | 1–2 | Buckie Thistle | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | McKee  36' | MacRae  72' MacKinnon  84' Cheyne  43' | Stadium: Meadowbank Stadium Referee: Calum Haswell | 
| 24 October 2015 | Formartine United | 2–0 | Clyde | Pitmedden | 
| 15:00 | Rodger  33' Gauld  90' | Stadium: North Lodge Park Referee: Steven Reid | 
| 24 October 2015 | Elgin City | 1–0 | Spartans | Elgin | 
| 15:00 | MacPhee  89' | Stadium: Borough Briggs Referee: Grant Irvine | 
| 24 October 2015 | East Kilbride | 1–1 | Forres Mechanics | East Kilbride | 
| 15:00 | Winter  49' | Khutsishvili  47' | Stadium: K Park Training Academy Referee: Lorraine Clark | 
| 24 October 2015 | Brora Rangers | 1–2 | Arbroath | Brora | 
| 15:00 | MacLean  50' | Grehan  29' (pen.) Ramsay  58' | Stadium: Dudgeon Park Referee: Craig Napier | 
| 24 October 2015 | Annan Athletic | 4–1 | Berwick Rangers | Annan | 
| 15:00 | Weatherson  63' (pen.), 81' Todd  69' Omar  84' Osadolor  29' | Coultress  32' Fairbairn  29' | Stadium: Galabank Referee: Gavin Duncan | 
| 24 October 2015 | East Fife | 0–0 | Stirling Albion | Methil | 
| 15:00 | Robertson  90+1' | Stadium: Bayview Stadium Referee: Barry Cook | 
| 24 October 2015 | Huntly | 2–1 | East Stirlingshire | Huntly | 
| 15:00 | Booth  21' Scoular  28' | McKenna  48' (pen.) | Stadium: Christie Park Referee: Duncan Smith | 
| 24 October 2015 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 1–1 | Montrose | Edinburgh | 
| 15:00 | Wilkies  36' | Campbell  12' | Stadium: Saughton Enclosure Referee: Graham Beaton | 
| 24 October 2015 | Clachnacuddin | 1–3 | Linlithgow Rose | Inverness | 
| 15:00 | Lawrie  45+3' | Thom  10' Weir  54' Batchelor  67' | Stadium: Grant Street Park Referee: Chris Phillips | 
| 31 October 2015 | Turriff United | 2–3 | Fraserburgh | Turriff | 
| 15:00 | McGowan  6' MacKenzie  48' | Johnston  21' Lawrence  64' Hay  90+3' | Stadium: The Haughs Referee: Graham Fraser | 
| 2 November 2015 | Fort William | 0–4 | Cove Rangers | Fort William | 
| 20:00 | Nichol  9' (pen.) Watt  23' J. Smith  44', 82' | Stadium: Claggan Park Referee: Chris McTiernan | 
Replays
| 31 October 2015 | Wick Academy | 5–1 | Nairn County | Wick | 
| 15:00 | Allan  18', 80' Macadie  21' (pen) Weir  40' Mackay  90+5' | Gethins  39' | Stadium: Harmsworth Park Referee: David Watt | 
| 31 October 2015 | Forres Mechanics | 2–3 | East Kilbride | Forres | 
| 15:00 | McGovern  34' Khutsishvili  90+2' | Hastings  8', 17' Johnstone  89' | Stadium: Mosset Park Referee: Lorraine Clark | 
| 3 November 2015 | Stirling Albion | 1–0 | East Fife | Stirling | 
| 19:30 | Doris  14' | Stadium: Forthbank Stadium Referee: Barry Cook | 
| 3 November 2015 | Montrose | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | Montrose | 
| 19:45 | Masson  31' | Gormley  15' Hare  97' | Stadium: Links Park Referee: Graham Beaton | 
Third round
Draw
There were 16 ties taking place in Round 3 of the Scottish Cup.[9] The draw took place on Thursday, 29 October 2015 and was conducted by former Scotland manager Alex McLeish, who won the Scottish Cup both as a player and a manager.[10]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the fourth round.
| Scottish Championship | Scottish League One | Scottish League Two | Highland Football League | Lowland Football League | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of Scotland League teams SJFA teams | 
Matches
| 28 November 2015 | Stranraer | 3–1 | Buckie Thistle | Stranraer | 
| 15:00 | Nequecaur  13' McGuigan  54' Thomson  72' | BBC Sport Report | Napier  55' | Stadium: Stair Park Attendance: 415 Referee: Barry Cook | 
| 28 November 2015 | Queen's Park | 1–1 | Forfar Athletic | Glasgow | 
| 15:00 | Duggan  30' | BBC Sport Report | Denholm  60' | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 418 Referee: John McKendrick | 
| 28 November 2015 | Formartine United | 1–1 | Cove Rangers | Pitmedden | 
| 15:00 | Barbour  45' | Nicol  79' | Stadium: North Lodge Park Attendance: 376 Referee: Scott Millar | 
| 28 November 2015 | Albion Rovers | 0–2 | Greenock Morton | Coatbridge | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | Johnstone  41' McKee  88' | Stadium: Cliftonhill Attendance: 505 Referee: Greg Aitken | 
| 28 November 2015 | Falkirk | 4–1 | Fraserburgh | Falkirk | 
| 15:00 | Miller  16', 74', 84' Vaulks  70' | BBC Sport Report | Lawrence  67' | Stadium: Falkirk Stadium Attendance: 1,825 Referee: Alan Newlands | 
| 28 November 2015 | Peterhead | 1–3 | Livingston | Peterhead | 
| 15:00 | McAllister  90' (pen.) | BBC Sport Report | Glen  14' White  25', 74' | Stadium: Balmoor Stadium Attendance: 587 Referee: Crawford Allan | 
| 28 November 2015 | Huntly | 1–1 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | Huntly | 
| 15:00 | Booth  39' | Gormley  70' | Stadium: Christie Park Attendance: 239 Referee: Gavin Ross | 
| 28 November 2015 | Elgin City | 1–2 | Raith Rovers | Elgin | 
| 15:00 | Halsman  90' | BBC Sport Report | McCord  39' (pen.) Anderson  54' | Stadium: Borough Briggs Attendance: 853 Referee: George Salmond | 
| 28 November 2015 | Airdrieonians | 3–1 | Brechin City | Airdrie | 
| 15:00 | Morgan  5', 25' Prunty  70' | BBC Sport Report | Jackson  13' | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 532 Referee: Euan Anderson | 
| 28 November 2015 | Ayr United | 0–1 | Dunfermline Athletic | Ayr | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | Geggan  22' | Stadium: Somerset Park Attendance: 1,576 Referee: Kevin Clancy | 
| 28 November 2015 | Inverurie Loco Works | 4–4 | Annan Athletic | Inverurie | 
| 15:00 | McLean  37', 90' Hunter  53' Laing  68' | BBC Sport Report | Weatherson  3', 89' Swinglehurst  70' McColm  73' | Stadium: Harlaw Park Attendance: 340 Referee: Steven Reid | 
| 28 November 2015 | Stenhousemuir | 2–2 | East Kilbride | Stenhousemuir | 
| 15:00 | Scotland  73' Malcolm  90' | BBC Sport Report | Coll  36' Winter  59' | Stadium: Ochilview Park Attendance: 502 Referee: Kevin Graham | 
| 28 November 2015 | Cowdenbeath | 1–1 | Arbroath | Cowdenbeath | 
| 15:00 | Johnston  73' | BBC Sport Report | Whatley  56' | Stadium: Central Park Attendance: 409 Referee: Brian Colvin | 
| 1 December 2015 | Stirling Albion | 6–0 | Cumbernauld Colts | Stirling | 
| 19:45 | Doris  15', 49' Dickson  22' Beattie  73', 90' Lander  83' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Forthbank Stadium Attendance: 511 Referee: Don Robertson | 
| 8 December 2015 | Dumbarton | 5–0 | Alloa Athletic | Dumbarton | 
| 19:30 | McCallum  1' Fleming  14' Kirkpatrick  78', 90' Waters  90' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 274 Referee: Stephen Finnie | 
| 16 December 2015 | Wick Academy | 2–2 | Linlithgow Rose | Wick | 
| 19:45 | Macadie  41' Allan  90+3' | BBC Sport Report | Strickland  27' Kelbie  50' | Stadium: Harmsworth Park Referee: Don Robertson | 
Replays
| 5 December 2015 | Cove Rangers | 4–1 | Formartine United | Inverurie | 
| 15:00 | Watt  17' Park  41' Yule  72' Milne  82' | Gauld  52' | Stadium: Harlaw Park Referee: Alan Newlands | 
| 5 December 2015 | East Kilbride | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Stenhousemuir | East Kilbride | 
| 15:00 | Smith  6', 101' | BBC Sport report | McMenamin  31' | Stadium: K Park Training Academy Attendance: 488 Referee: Kevin Graham | 
| 5 December 2015 | Forfar Athletic | 2–1 | Queen's Park | Forfar | 
| 15:00 | Travis  45' Templeman  77' | BBC Sport report | McKernon  52' | Stadium: Station Park Attendance: 520 Referee: John McKendrick | 
| 7 December 2015 | Arbroath | 2–4 | Cowdenbeath | Arbroath | 
| 19:45 | Linn  42', 51' | BBC Sport Report | Spence  14' Callaghan  21' Brett  37', 40' (pen.) | Stadium: Gayfield Park Attendance: 500 Referee: Craig Charleston | 
| 7 December 2015 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | 3–0 | Huntly | Edinburgh | 
| 20:00 | MacKenzie  22' Kerr  54' Smith  83' (pen.) | Stadium: Ainslie Park[11] Attendance: 365 Referee: Grant Irvine | 
| 8 December 2015 | Annan Athletic | 1–0 | Inverurie Loco Works | Annan | 
| 19:45 | Weatherson  44' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Galabank Attendance: 287 Referee: Steven Reid | 
| 22 December 2015 | Linlithgow Rose | 5–1 | Wick Academy | Linlithgow | 
| 19:30 | Weir  20' Baptie  32' Strickland  36' Ruari MacLennan  52', 66' | BBC Sport Report | S. Mackay  4' Campbell  24' D. Allan  57'  | Stadium: Prestonfield Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Nick Walsh | 
Fourth round
Draw
There were 16 ties taking place in Round 4 of the Scottish Cup.[12] The draw took place on Tuesday, 1 December 2015.[13]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the fifth round.
| Scottish Premiership | Scottish Championship | Scottish League One | Scottish League Two | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Football League Lowland Football League East of Scotland League SJFA East Region Super League | 
Matches
| 8 January 2016 | St Mirren | 1–2 | Partick Thistle | Paisley | 
| 19:30 | Watson  88' | BBC Sport Report | Seaborne  62' Amoo  73' | Stadium: St Mirren Park Attendance: 4,572 Referee: Craig Thomson | 
| 9 January 2016 | Linlithgow Rose | 3–3 | Forfar Athletic | Linlithgow | 
| 13:30 | MacLennan  39' Thom  49' McKenzie  65' Weir  66' | BBC Sport Report | Travis  32' Campbell  50' (pen.) Swankie  53' | Stadium: Prestonfield Attendance: 2,153 Referee: Stephen Finnie | 
| 9 January 2016 | St Johnstone | 0–1 | Kilmarnock | Perth | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | Slater  6' | Stadium: McDiarmid Park Attendance: 3,147 Referee: Kevin Clancy | 
| 9 January 2016 | Dunfermline Athletic | 2–2 | Ross County | Dunfermline | 
| 15:00 | El Bakhtaoui  15' McKay  56' | BBC Sport Report | Schalk  4' Graham  27' (pen.) | Stadium: East End Park Attendance: 3,439 Referee: Alan Muir | 
| 9 January 2016 | Stirling Albion | 0–0 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Stirling | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Forthbank Stadium Attendance: 1,224 Referee: Mat Northcroft | 
| 9 January 2016 | Livingston | 0–1 | Greenock Morton | Livingston | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | O'Ware  65' | Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 873 Referee: Craig Charleston | 
| 9 January 2016 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Queen of the South | Dumbarton | 
| 15:00 | Fleming  17', 57' | BBC Sport Report | Lyle  52' | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 680 Referee: George Salmond | 
| 9 January 2016 | Motherwell | 5–0 | Cove Rangers | Motherwell | 
| 15:00 | Moult  2' McDonald  6' Johnson  34' Pearson  44', 61' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 3,833 Referee: Euan Anderson | 
| 9 January 2016 | Airdrieonians | 0–1 | Dundee United | Airdrie | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | Spittal  79' | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 2,330 Referee: Greg Aitken | 
| 9 January 2016 | Annan Athletic | 4–1 | Hamilton Academical | Annan | 
| 15:00 | Flynn  6' Todd  47' Omar  66', 71' | BBC Sport Report | Docherty  65' | Stadium: Galabank Attendance: 817 Referee: Barry Cook | 
| 9 January 2016 | Raith Rovers | 0–2 | Hibernian | Kirkcaldy | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | McGregor  61' Malonga  64' | Stadium: Stark's Park Attendance: 5,203 Referee: Willie Collum | 
| 9 January 2016 | Heart of Midlothian | 1–0 | Aberdeen | Edinburgh | 
| 17:30 | Paterson  3' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Tynecastle Stadium Attendance: 13,595 Referee: John Beaton | 
| 10 January 2016 | Rangers | 5–1 | Cowdenbeath | Glasgow | 
| 13:00 | Wallace  19' McKay  33' Waghorn  48', 55' (pen.), 78' (pen.) | BBC Sport Report | Brett  40' | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 20,915 Referee: Steven McLean | 
| 10 January 2016 | Stranraer | 0–3 | Celtic | Stranraer | 
| 15:15 | BBC Sport Report | Griffiths  18', 84' Cole  42' | Stadium: Stair Park Attendance: 4,051 Referee: Andrew Dallas | 
| 20 January 2016 | East Kilbride | 2–0 | Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale | East Kilbride | 
| 19:45 | J. Smith  40' Winter  87' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: K Park Training Academy Attendance: 660 Referee: Nick Walsh | 
| 26 January 2016 | Dundee | 3–1 | Falkirk | Dundee | 
| 19:45 | Hemmings  39', 60' Harkins  74' | BBC Sport Report | Watson  41' | Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 4,279 Referee: Willie Collum | 
Replays
| 12 January 2016 | Ross County | 1–0 | Dunfermline Athletic | Dingwall | 
| 19:45 | De Vita  70' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Global Energy Stadium Attendance: 2,041 Referee: Alan Muir | 
| 19 January 2016 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 2–0 | Stirling Albion | Inverness | 
| 19:45 | Mbuyi-Mutombo  28' Vigurs  61' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 1,231 Referee: Mat Northcroft | 
| 26 January 2016 | Forfar Athletic | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Linlithgow Rose | Forfar | 
| 19:45 | BBC Sport Report | Kelbie  115' | Stadium: Station Park Attendance: 1,168 Referee: John Beaton | 
Fifth round
Draw
There were 8 ties taking place in Round 5 of the Scottish Cup.[14] The draw took place on Monday, 11 January 2016.[15]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Scottish Premiership | Scottish Championship | Scottish League Two | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| SJFA teams | 
Matches
| 6 February 2016 | Rangers | 0–0 | Kilmarnock | Glasgow | 
| 12:30 | BBC Sport report | Higginbotham  89' | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 33,581 Referee: Bobby Madden | 
| 6 February 2016 | Motherwell | 1–2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Motherwell | 
| 15:00 | McDonald  67' | BBC Sport report | Storey  39' Roberts  90+1' | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 3,907 Referee: Steven McLean | 
| 6 February 2016 | Dundee United | 1–0 | Partick Thistle | Dundee | 
| 15:00 | Fraser  85' | BBC Sport report | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 5,803 Referee: Willie Collum | 
| 6 February 2016 | Ross County | 4–2 | Linlithgow Rose | Dingwall | 
| 15:00 | Quinn  4' Graham  58', 78' Schalk  63' | BBC Sport report | Reckord  44' (o.g.) Ruari MacLennan  76' | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 2,208 Referee: Euan Anderson | 
| 6 February 2016 | Annan Athletic | 1–4 | Greenock Morton | Annan | 
| 15:00 | Flynn  76' | BBC Sport report | McCluskey  21', 65', 68' McKee  45+2' | Stadium: Galabank Attendance: 756 Referee: John Beaton | 
| 6 February 2016 | Dumbarton | 0–0 | Dundee | Dumbarton | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport report | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium Attendance: 1,410 Referee: Stephen Finnie | 
| 7 February 2016 | Heart of Midlothian | 2–2 | Hibernian | Edinburgh | 
| 12:30 | Djoum  32' Nicholson  44' | BBC Sport Report | Cummings  80' Hanlon  90' | Stadium: Tynecastle Stadium Attendance: 16,845 Referee: Craig Thomson | 
| 7 February 2016 | East Kilbride | 0–2 | Celtic | Airdrie | 
| 15:00 | BBC Sport Report | Griffiths  21' Kazim-Richards  50' | Stadium: Excelsior Stadium Attendance: 7,767 Referee: George Salmond | 
Replays
| 16 February 2016 | Hibernian | 1–0 | Hearts | Edinburgh | 
| 19:45 | Cummings  4',  78'  | BBC Sport Report | Augustyn  76'  | Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 19,433 Referee: John Beaton | 
| 16 February 2016 | Kilmarnock | 1–2 | Rangers | Kilmarnock | 
| 19:45 | McKenzie  7' | BBC Sport Report | Waghorn  3' Clark  90' | Stadium: Rugby Park Attendance: 13,179 Referee: Bobby Madden | 
| 23 February 2016 | Dundee | 5–0 | Dumbarton | Dundee | 
| 19:45 | McGinn  16' Hemmings  29' Stewart  51', 90' Holt  79' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 3,532 Referee: Stephen Finnie | 
Quarter-finals
Draw
There were four ties taking place in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.[16] The draw took place on Monday, 8 February 2016 and was conducted by Scottish Cup winner and former Celtic midfielder Ľubomír Moravčík.[16] The draw, broadcast live on Sky Sports News, has become infamous since it had to be aborted due to one ball breaking open in the pot. After a delay, the draw was completed successfully at the second attempt.
All matches were played on the weekend of 5/6 March 2016.
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the semi-finals.
| Scottish Premiership | Scottish Championship | 
|---|---|
Matches
| 5 March 2016 | Rangers | 4–0 | Dundee | Glasgow | 
| 12:30 | Forrester  1' Holt  47' Halliday  54' Wallace  84' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 30,944 Referee: Alan Muir | 
| 5 March 2016 | Ross County | 2–3 | Dundee United | Dingwall | 
| 15:00 | Boyce  24' Graham  60' (pen.) | BBC Sport Report | Anier  57', 65' Durnan  59' McKay  89' | Stadium: Global Energy Stadium Attendance: 3,052 Referee: Craig Thomson | 
| 6 March 2016 | Celtic | 3–0 | Greenock Morton | Glasgow | 
| 12:00 | Griffiths  14' Mackay-Steven  25' McGregor  35' | BBC Sport Report | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 14,858 Referee: Willie Collum | 
| 6 March 2016 | Hibernian | 1–1 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Edinburgh | 
| 14:00 | Keatings  54' | BBC Sport Report | Mbuyi-Mutombo  77' | Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 9,884 Referee: Crawford Allan | 
Replays
| 16 March 2016 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 1–2 | Hibernian | Inverness | 
| 19:45 | Vigurs  77' | BBC Sport Report | Stokes  36', 41' | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 3,207 Referee: Stephen Finnie | 
Semi-finals
Draw
The draw took place on Sunday, 6 March 2016 live on Sky Sports News HQ. Both matches were played on the weekend of 16/17 April 2016.[17]
Teams in italics were not known at the time of the draw. Teams in Bold advanced to the final.
| Scottish Premiership | Scottish Championship | 
|---|---|
Matches
| 16 April 2016 | Hibernian | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Dundee United | Glasgow | 
| 12:15 | Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 19,651 Referee: John Beaton | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Final
Statistics
Top goalscorers
- As of matches played on 21 May 2016[1]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Peter Weatherson | Annan Athletic | 5 | 
| 2 |  Leigh Griffiths | Celtic | 4 | 
|  Anthony Stokes | Hibernian | ||
|  Ruari MacLennan | Linlithgow Rose | ||
|  Martyn Waghorn | Rangers | ||
|  Brian Graham | Ross County | ||
| 7 | 9 players | 3 | |
- NB: Scorers include only those goals from players which were scored from the second round onwards
References
- 1 2 "Scottish Cup Scoring Stats - 2015-16". ESPN FC. ESPN Sports Media. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ Richard Wilson (21 May 2016). "Rangers 2-3 Hibernian". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ↑ "2015-16 William Hill Scottish Cup dates confirmed". Scottish Football Association. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ↑ "Scottish Cup: History makers Harestanes fall at first hurdle". BBC Sport. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ↑ "Scottish Cup first round: Lossiemouth meet Forres Mechanics". BBC Sport. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "William Hill Scottish Cup First Round Draw (1)". Scottish Football Association. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Scottish Cup second round: League Two sides drawn together". BBC Sport. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "William Hill Scottish Cup 2nd Round Draw". Scottish Football Association. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Scottish Cup: Dumbarton and Alloa meet after third-round draw". BBC Sport. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "William Hill Scottish Cup 3rd Round draw". Scottish Football Association. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Scottish Cup Matches". Scottish FA. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ↑ "William Hill Scottish Cup Fourth Round draw date". Scottish Football Association. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Hearts draw Aberdeen in Scottish Cup fourth round". BBC Sport. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ↑ "Brian Laudrup, Gary Anderson to make fifth round draw". Scottish Football Association. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ↑ "Scottish Cup: Hearts to host Hibernian in fifth round". BBC Sport. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- 1 2 "Scottish Cup quarter-finals: Celtic face Morton after draw malfunction". BBC Sport. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Rangers face Celtic, Hibs/ICT draw Dundee United in Scottish Cup". BBC Sport. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
External links
- Scottish Cup Archive Scottish Football Association
- William Hill Scottish Cup Competition 2015-16 Scottish Football Association (Archived)
- William Hill Scottish Cup Preliminary Rounds drawn – Scottish Football Association, 10 July 2015

