Dunfermline Athletic is set to face Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Challenge Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Pars are looking to secure a spot in the semifinals after struggling in the Championship, with a recent form of DWLDL and 51 points from 36 games.

What's at Stake?

A win would see Dunfermline move one step closer to the final, while a loss would end their Challenge Cup campaign.

Dunfermline has had a tough run in the Championship, losing their last match 3-1 to Celtic on May 23, 2026. They currently sit 4th in the league, 26 points behind leaders ST Johnstone.

Team News

Mathew Todd impressed in his cameo appearance against Queens Park and may start against Alloa. The Pars have failed to win seven of their last eight Championship matches, losing five and drawing two.

StatValue
League Standing4th in Championship
Points51
Recent FormDWLDL
Goals Scored52
Goals Conceded41

Opposition

Alloa Athletic has lost each of their last five clashes, conceding nine goals and failing to find the target since a penalty-shootout victory in July 2022.

Dunfermline will be looking to bounce back from their weekend defeat and secure a win against Alloa, who are currently top of League One with 5 wins and 6 draws from 13 games.

What Comes Next?

A win for Dunfermline would see them move into the semifinals of the Scottish Challenge Cup, while a loss would end their campaign. The Pars will be looking to build on their recent cup form, having seen off East Fife and Kelty Hearts to reach the quarterfinals.