KDM Evolution Trophy Final
Raith Rovers vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Sunday, 5th April 2026
4:10pm
Wyre Stadium at Firhill
It’s cup final weekend this Sunday, as Raith Rovers take on Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Firhill with the winners lifting the KDM Evolution Trophy.
Raith will be going for their third outright win in the competition, having lifted it for the first time in 2014 when a John Baird goal sealed a famous 1-0 win over Rangers.
They won it again in 2022, when a brace from Matej Poplatnik and a goal from Ethan Ross saw off the challenge of Queen of the South in the final at Airdrie.
Inverness will also be hoping to lift the trophy for the third time, having defeated Airdrie back in 2003, with their second victory coming in 2018 with a 1-0 victory over Dumbarton.
The clubs both have the quirk of sharing the trophy back in 2020, when they reached the final of a competition was never completed due to the covid outbreak.
Both teams have also fallen at the final hurdle in this tournament, with Rovers losing out to Airdrie in 2023, while the Caley Jags lost out to Alloa in 1999 and to Dundee in 2009.
Inverness have had a far longer journey to this final than Rovers, having played six group games before Raith had even entered. They made easy work of it though, winning all six games and scoring 26 goals in the process.
Their goalscoring prowess continued into the first knockout round, where they put nine past Dumbarton, before dispensing with Partick Thistle in the last 16 on penalties, Stenhousemuir in the quarter finals and another Championship side in Ayr United in the last four.
This will be the third side from League One that Rovers have faced in this cup campaign, having defeated Hamilton and Queen of the South in the first two knockout rounds.
They then played two Championship teams in the last eight and semi final, defeating Queen’s Park and Airdrie both on penalties after one all draws.
The two sides have already met this season, in July in the League Cup group stages, with Rovers running out 5-1 winners, thanks to a Dylan Easton hat-trick a goal from Jack Hamilton, with a Remi Savage own-goal completing the scoring.
Sunday afternoon’s match referee will be Ryan Lee.
Head-To-Head Record:
Raith Rovers wins: 11
Inverness Caledonian Thistle wins: 24
Draws: 8
These are being sold directly by Partick Thistle via Fanbase, so please use the link provided by us to access them – click here. We cannot sell the tickets ourselves to you.
We have received 4,600 tickets in the John Lambie and Jackie Husband Stands.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: £20
Concession: £12
12-16 year old: £6
Under-12: FREE
Under-12 tickets must be bought with a paid adult, with a limit of four Under-12s per one paid adult. If you are buying for a team, or a large group of Under-12s, you can get up to 10 free Under-12s per one paying adult, however this must be done by emailing support@fanbaseclub.com.
Please note, the John Lambie Stand (behind the goals) is unallocated seating. Please arrive early, especially if you are in a group, to ensure you get the seat you would like.
We encourage supporters who would like to be in a singing section to buy tickets for the John Lambie Stand.
The Jackie Husband Stand is allocated seating.
Ticket Prices (Supporters In Wheelchairs):
Adult: £10
Concession: £5
12-year old: £6
Under-12: FREE
Club accessible seating will be based in Sections 8 and 9 of the Jackie Husband Stand, and sections 5 and 6 of the John Lambie Stand. The Club’s allocation of 29 accessible wheelchair bays can be purchased by supporters by emailing dao@ptfc.co.uk directly.
Carer tickets are also free, and can be obtained by emailing dao@ptfc.co.uk.
Wheelchair access is through Gate 12.
All supporters’ buses are full, and will leave from the north end car park at 2pm sharp.
The R. Lindsay 1883 Lounge will be open from 11am for supporters to enjoy a pre-match drink before travelling through.
Additional Information
Supporters’ buses should park on Panmure Street, and there is no parking at the stadium for supporters – please be mindful that it is now illegal in Glasgow to park with your wheels on the pavement.
RaithTV intend to provide live video coverage of this match to international subscribers, and BBC Alba will show it live in the UK.
There are no in person ticket sales, and you must buy it online in advance.
The advice to all is to arrive early to avoid delays at the turnstiles.
The Aitken Suite is open to both sets of supporters pre-match from 2pm, and post-match 6-7:30pm.
The stadium turnstiles will open at 2:40pm and stewards will be on hand to check tickets and undertake searches.
Kiosks accept both cash and card.
One drum, one megaphone and one telescopic pole with a flag is allowed.
Anyone arriving at the turnstiles intoxicated or in possession of alcohol will be refused entry.
All supporters are reminded that all forms of smoking including vapes are prohibited.
The use of pyrotechnics is illegal, and anyone caught in possession of one risks arrest by the police and a ban on attending further matches.
Entering the pitch at any time before, during and after the match is not permitted, and will result in potential bans, arrests and will mean the match cannot continue until the pitch is cleared.
SPFL Ground Rules are displayed at all points of entry.