THE PARS will face non-league opposition in the Scottish Cup third round after drawing Buckie Thistle or Gretna 2008 this evening.
Allan Johnston's team were one of six Championship clubs to enter the draw, which was made at Greenock Morton, and they will travel to either the Highlands or the famous romantic town on November 26.
Highland League Buckie and Lowland League outfit Gretna drew 1-1 on Saturday and will replay at Raydale Park this weekend for the right to host Athletic.
3rd Round Draw@BuckieThistleNe or @GFC2008web v @officialdafc #UNRIVALLED
— Scottish FA (@ScottishFA) October 25, 2016
Gretna 2008 were formed after Gretna FC, who reached the 2006 Scottish Cup final, went bust.
Dunfermline played Gretna FC in a competitive fixture once when they travelled to Raydale for a League Cup tie in 2005.
Mark Burchill grabbed the only goal in a 1-0 Pars victory as they went on to reach the final.
The full third round draw is:
Elgin City v Hawick Royal Albert
Airdrieonians v Livingston
Buckie Thistle / Gretna 2008 v PARS
Stirling Albion v Wick Academy
St Mirren v Spartans
Stranraer v East Kilbride
Cumbernauld Colts or Forres Mechanics v Stenhousemuir
East Fife v Edinburgh City or Forfar Athletic
Albion Rovers v Queen of the South
Clyde v Arbroath
Banks O' Dee or Formartine United v Annan Athletic or East Stirlingshire
Beith Juniors v Greenock Morton
Brechin City v Ayr United
Bonnyrigg Rose v Dumbarton
Peterhead v Alloa Athletic
Queen's Park v Montrose.
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