Scottish Cup draw: Barry Robson's Raith Rovers handed Celtic trip in last-16

Raith Rovers reward for reaching the last-16 of this year’s Scottish Cup is a trip to competition holders Celtic.

Barry Robson’s side got the better of Falkirk on Sunday afternoon in extra-time to reach the fifth round, and they will now travel to Brendan Rodgers’ side next month.

The Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup trophy (Photo: Craig Foy/SNS Group)

placeholder image — The Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup trophy (Photo: Craig Foy/SNS Group)

The Hoops beat fellow top-flight team Kilmarnock 2-1 at home to reach the last-16 and they sit 13 points clear at the top of the William Hill Premiership table.

And the money-spinning tie earns a massive financial reward for the Stark’s Park outfit and for ex-Aberdeen boss Robson – with the Championship club set to pocket a healthy sum.

Participation in the final-16 plus a likely TV facility fee and a 40-odd per cent gate receipt split will pocket Raith a significant six-figure sum with the January transfer window still open.

Fifth-round ties are set to take place on the weekend of Saturday, February 8 subject to broadcast selections.