in the quarter-finals dunfermline faced airdrie united, a competitor in the second division, away from home at the excelsior stadium. the score was goalless at half time but burchill's two goals in the second half after 54 and 81 minutes respectively sealed a 2–0 win to progress to the semi-finals. with four teams left in the tournament dunfermline were drawn to play ayr united, also of the second division, at home at east end park. similar to the previous round, the scoreline was 0–0 for most of the game before glass scored a late winner for dunfermline in the 83rd minute to win 1–0 and send dunfermline into their first challenge cup final.