Preview: Aberdeen FC Hosts Raith Rovers LFC in Scottish Cup Clash

ABERDEEN, Scotland (Interstat) — Aberdeen FC will host Raith Rovers LFC in a Scottish Cup match on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Pittodrie Stadium.

The fixture, organized by the SWF Scottish Cup, pits the top-flight Aberdeen side against Raith Rovers, a club competing in the lower divisions of the Scottish women’s football pyramid.

Aberdeen enters the contest with its recent form unclear. The club’s last recorded result in available data is dated Thursday, January 1, 1970, suggesting a significant gap in its competitive match history leading into this cup tie.

Raith Rovers LFC, based in Kirkcaldy, arrives with momentum from a recent victory. The club defeated Kampong Speu Province 1-0 on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in its last known outing.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the projected outcome is a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side, Aberdeen FC.

The match represents a classic cup challenge, with the lower-division visitors aiming to cause an upset against a club from a higher tier. Aberdeen will be expected to control possession and leverage home advantage, while Raith Rovers will likely focus on a disciplined defensive structure and look for opportunities on the counter-attack.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time. The winner will advance to the next round of the SWF Scottish Cup tournament.