2021–22 Scottish Junior Cup
The 2021–22 Scottish Junior Cup is the 135th season of the Scottish Junior Cup, the national knockout tournament for member clubs of the Scottish Junior Football Association (SJFA). A total of 110 clubs initially entered the competition, reduced from 132 in 2019–20, mainly due to more teams joining the East of Scotland League and clubs that did not retain SJFA membership after moving to the West of Scotland League. Annbank United, Buckie Rovers, Spey Valley United and Pumpherston are not competing. Calendar. The dates for each round of the 2021–22 tournament is as follows: Drawn matches  proceed direct to a penalty shootout, there is no extra time. The semi-finals and final are played at neutral venue, previously semi-finals were played home and away over two legs. First round. Draw. The first and second round draws took place at Thomson Park, Dundee on 3 July 2021. Unlike previous seasons, all clubs—including Auchinleck Talbot, Banks O’ Dee, Cumnock Juniors, Girvan, and Irvine Meadow XI who are also taking part in the Scottish Cup—were entered into the first round draw. 18 clubs received a bye to the second round. Final. The Final of the Scottish  Junior Cup will be played at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock on Saturday 4 June with a 4.10pm kick off. The game is expected to be televised live by BBC Alba.