New Central Park will host the East of Scotland Cup final as Kelty Hearts take on The Spartans.

Kelty Hearts secured their place in the final with a 4-1 win over Bonnyrigg Rose.  Goals from Rudi Bryce, Ben Hobbs, an own goal and Scott Williamson saw the Maroon Machine ease past the League Two outfit.

The Spartans defeated Edinburgh rivals Edinburgh City 4-0 in the semi-final at Meadowbank.  Domestically, Dougie Samuel’s side sit fifth in the League Two table just outside the play-offs on goal difference.

The Maroon Machine will be hoping to build momentum after the hard-fought draw at Ochilview.  The Spartans are coming off the back of consecutive 2-0 away wins against Elgin and Forfar.  

Kelty Hearts could make history becoming the first Fife side to win the trophy.  Meanwhile the Spartans are looking for their fifth East of Scotland Cup win.

Previewing the final to Kelty Hearts TV, Charlie Mulgrew said “it’ll be a chance to give some of the boys a game.  It’s been a tough schedule so it’ll be a chance to get the fitness up and get ready for the last seven games.”  

Written by: Jamie Szmitz

Photography: Kevin Marshall (@KayemPhoto)