st. johnstone vs ayr moved to Falkirk Stadium with semi-final dates set
Organisers have confirmed that the long-postponed KDM Evolution Trophy quarter-final between St Johnstone and Ayr United will be staged at a neutral venue on Tuesday, February 17, after persistent weather problems forced another delay. The rearrangement clears the path for both semi-finals later this month.
Postponed at McDiarmid Park, shifted to Falkirk Stadium
The fixture, originally scheduled earlier in the season at McDiarmid Park, was postponed this evening because the pitch was waterlogged. After three previous postponements, the tie will now be played at Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday, February 17, with kick-off set for 2: 45 p. m. ET. Organisers thanked the host club for providing the venue at short notice to allow the tie to go ahead before the semi-final dates.
Ticket arrangements remain straightforward: tickets already purchased for the original fixture remain valid for the rearranged match. Additional tickets are on sale through the clubs' usual sales channels. Standard pricing has been confirmed at £10 for adults and £5 for under-18s and over-65s. Wheelchair-accessible and personal assistant tickets can be obtained from the home club's ticket office.
Semi-final schedule and what’s at stake
With the quarter-final now set, the semi-final timetable has been confirmed for the midweek of February 24 and 25. The winner of st. johnstone vs ayr will host Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Tuesday, February 24, with kick-off at 2: 45 p. m. ET. The second semi-final is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, when Airdrieonians meet Raith Rovers, also kicking off at 2: 45 p. m. ET.
Both semi-finals will be broadcast live on television. Ties that are level after 90 minutes will be decided by a penalty shoot-out, meaning there will be no extra time in these rounds.
Context and implications
The fixture has been repeatedly disrupted by adverse weather across the winter months, a reminder of the logistical challenges the competition faces during this period. Moving the tie to a neutral, better-draining venue ensures the competition calendar can be maintained and gives both clubs clarity ahead of a run of decisive midweek fixtures.
For the teams and supporters, the rearranged date presents a compressed window to prepare: the quarter-final winner will have less than a week to ready themselves for a semi-final at their home ground. That quick turnaround raises the stakes for squad management and could influence selection decisions for both managers.
Supporters planning to attend are advised to check with their club for any last-minute updates on ticketing and stadium arrangements, and to allow extra travel time for what may prove to be a busy week of cup fixtures.
