Premier Sports Cup draw LIVE as Celtic plus Rangers, Hibs and Aberdeen enter the competition
Holders Celtic join Rangers, Aberdeen, Hibs and Dundee United in entering now due to their commitments in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Now things really heat with a bit more jeopardy for the big clubs as the five European representatives join the party with eight group winners and the best three runners-up making up the 16-team draw.
Falkirk, Partick Thistle, Alloa Athletic, St Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Hearts all won their sections to guarantee progress.
St Mirren and Ayr United battle it out as the top two in their section this afternoon with Dunfermline and Neil Lennon keeping a keen eye on proceedings.
Livingston and Greenock Morton have bagged two of the three best runners-up spots.
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The Independent
11 minutes ago
- The Independent
King urges Lionesses to target World Cup glory after ‘great pride' of Euros win
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Daily Mirror
12 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
When is Lionesses trophy parade? Full details and date for England Euro 2025 party
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Metro
41 minutes ago
- Metro
Why Beth Mead was allowed to take penalty twice in England's Euro 2025 triumph
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