A return to Hampden is just 90 minutes away for Aberdeen, but this weekend they face a side who know all too well how to pull off a cup upset.

Jimmy Thelin has endured a much different spell in charge of the Dons than the last time he faced Queen's Park when he had barely been in the job for more than a couple of months.

Back then he went on a 13-game unbeaten run, with a slender 1-0 victory dumping the Spiders out of the Premier Sports Cup.

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Fast forward to March 2025 and the Reds have recovered from that dreadful 14-game winless run to gain some much needed momentum, including two 3-0 victories in the Scottish Cup.

Callum Davidson's men rocked Scottish football by dumping Rangers out in the fifth round at Ibrox, and they will be right up for another seismic victory.

For Aberdeen, they know they can get the job done, and there's a big reward that awaits the winning side as the Dons continue their quest to end the 35-year wait for Scottish Cup glory.

Here's all the key details you need for this one.

When is Aberdeen v Queen's Park?

Aberdeen will welcome the Championship side to Pittodrie for the second time this season on Saturday, March 8. Kick-off in the Granite City is at 12.30pm.

Is Aberdeen v Queen's Park on TV?

Yes! And for fans wanting to catch the action this weekend it's on free TV! Coverage begins on BBC One Scotland at 12.15pm, and will last until at least 2.35pm unless the game goes to extra-time and penalties.

For those looking to live stream the clash and watch on the go, you can do so via the BBC iPlayer.

You can also keep up to date via Aberdeen FC's social media channels and find post-match reaction here on Aberdeen Live.

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Who are the match officials?

David Dickinson will be the man in the middle for this one, with Calum Spence and Andy Milne on the line. Greg Aitken is on VAR duties with Gary Hilland his assistant.

Is there any team news?

Kristers Tobers is a doubt for Aberdeen after going off injured against Dundee United, but Thelin has been boosted by the returns of Ester Sokler, Jack Milne and Dante Polvara to the matchday squad.

Queen's Park have two absentees, and one of them is a Don with winger Ryan Duncan ineligible to face his parent club, while Rangers loanee Leon King is cup-tied.

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