Celtic won the match 2–0 for their 15th League Cup title, with goals in either half from Kris Commons and substitute James Forrest.

Dundee United captain Seán Dillon was sent off, and Forrest later had a penalty saved by Radosław Cierzniak after being fouled by Paul Dixon.

[7] Prior to the final, The Sun released photos apparently showing Celtic captain Scott Brown drunk in Edinburgh on the night of 11 March.

[8] For Dundee United, striker Nadir Çiftçi was suspended, but Paul Paton's suspension for a red card against Celtic in the Scottish Cup was rescinded on case of mistaken identity.

Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong were cup-tied, as they had played earlier in the tournament for Dundee United before joining Celtic.

Charlie Mulgrew and Mikael Lustig were ruled out by injury, with Nir Bitton also doubtful, but Kris Commons returned from a thigh problem.

[9] Celtic set up with Kris Commons and Anthony Stokes as wide attackers behind Leigh Griffiths and had chances early on: Jarosław Fojut cleared a cross over the Dundee United crossbar and captain Seán Dillon deflected a Virgil van Dijk header off the goalline.

Dundee United had a break when Stefan Johansen gave the ball away to Ryan Dow who ran up the pitch, but did not have enough support to create an opportunity at goal.

[9] In the second half, Dillon was given a straight red card for a challenge on Emilio Izaguirre, which enraged Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara who was then spoken to by referee Bobby Madden.