With the way the semi-final draw is shaping up, holders Rangers not reaching the last four of the Scottish Cup this season is unthinkable for the Ibrox faithful.
Celtic are already in the hat along with Championship Inverness CT. Rangers take on Raith Rovers this afternoon knowing that, with Ayr United and Falkirk contesting the other quarter-final tie, they are the only side left with a realistic chance of preventing Ange Postecoglou lifting the trophy for the first time.
Given Michael Beale's team are nine points adrift in the title race, failure against the Fifers would mean only a major, major cup shock would see the Hoops denied a domestic treble.
Partick Thistle made Rangers work for their place in this round, taking the lead at Ibrox before Malik Tillman caused chaos with a misunderstanding, the hosts eventually squeezing through 302 against their second tier opponents.