Dunfermline 'massive underdogs' against Aberdeen - Lennon

Dunfermline manager Neil Lennon insists his side are "massive underdogs" in Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final despite managerless Aberdeen's struggles.

The Dons have just one Premiership win in 2026 and head to East End Park having failed to score in their past seven away games.

Lennon, whose side stunned Hibs at home in the previous round, said: "I've watched Aberdeen three times now – twice against Motherwell and obviously last night [against Celtic].

"So we have a fair idea of their style. They can change formation and change personnel and they've got quite a big squad.

"We have an idea of how they're going to play, or how they may play away from home. They're better at home but they're a top team and they're the holders of the competition, so we're massive underdogs. It's a game we're really looking forward to."

Lennon aims to use the 1-0 victory over Hibs as a template as he eyes another top-flight scalp in front of a sellout crowd.

"I was really pleased with the way the players handled the occasion against Hibs. The mentality was good, so we're going to need more of that again," he said.

"Anything can happen in a cup competition - I've known it for and against.

"As a player, a highlight was winning the treble with Celtic against Hibs [in 2001]. Another highlight was the final against Hibs when I was manager and we won 3-0. It was a great day.

"My first trophy as a manager was the Scottish Cup against Motherwell. It's been a competition that's been very good to me. I can't complain."