Referee named for Scottish Cup final between Hearts and Celtic

John Beaton has been named as the referee to take charge of the Scottish Cup final between Hearts and Celtic.
Referee John Beaton has been given the Scottish Cup final. Picture: SNSReferee John Beaton has been given the Scottish Cup final. Picture: SNS
Referee John Beaton has been given the Scottish Cup final. Picture: SNS

This is the whistler’s first Scottish Cup final as the leading match official. He was previously an additional assistant referee (those behind the goal-line) for the 2013 and 2016 finals.

Beaton will be assisted by Frank Connor and Graeme Leslie running the line. Alan Muir is the fourth official, while Nick Walsh and Kevin Clancy are the additional assistants.

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The 2019/20 showdown takes place at Hampden Park on Sunday, December 20. It is a repeat of the 2019 final where Celtic came from a goal down in the second half to complete a historic treble-treble.

The Scottish Championship leaders are looking to win their first piece of silverware since defeating rivals Hibs in the 2012 final. They have already beaten Celtic’s Old Firm rivals Rangers on the road to Hampden.

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