"It promises to be a closely-contested game as both teams compete to be the first winners of our impressive new trophy. Caley Thistle, who are looking to lift the trophy for the first time since they shared it with Rovers when the season was cut short by the Covid pandemic in 2020, topped the league phase with a 100% record."
"Scott Kellacher's current League 1 leaders then defeated Dumbarton 9-0, League 1 promotion rivals Stenhousemuir and two Championship sides - Thistle and Ayr United - away from home. Championship side Rovers are in their third final in five seasons, last winning the trophy in 2022."
"An estimated 1.25m in prize money will have been shared with clubs competing in the competition this season an increase of more than 50% on last season - with the 2025/26 winners receiving 150,000 and the runners-up 100,000."
The KDM Evolution Trophy final between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers will be held at Firhill Stadium on Sunday, April 5, with live coverage on BBC Alba at 16:10 BST. This inaugural final under the new format features a Champions League-style league phase and new sponsorship. Caley Thistle topped the league phase with a perfect record and defeated multiple opponents including Dumbarton 9-0, Stenhousemuir, Thistle, and Ayr United. Raith Rovers, in their third final in five seasons, defeated Hamilton Academical, Queen of the South, Queen's Park, and Airdrieonians. Both teams seek their fourth trophy. Prize money has increased over 50% this season, with winners receiving £150,000 and runners-up £100,000.
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