GOAL DUNDEE 2-0 Inverness CTpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 27 July
Simon Murray
Not even 20 minutes in and Simon Murray is on a hat-trick...
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Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United, Hibernian, Ross County & St Johnstone reach 16
Airdrieonians, Falkirk, Queen's Park & Spartans also progress
Motherwell v Partick Thistle (Sun, 15:00)
GOAL DUNDEE 2-0 Inverness CTpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 27 July
Image source, SNSGOAL ST JOHNSTONE 1-0 East Fifepublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 27 July
Adama Sidibeh
Saints star man, Adama Sidibeh, heads in from David Keijtens cross to give the Premiership side a much-needed lead.
Murray makes it three in two...published at 15:15 British Summer Time 27 July
Dundee 1-0 Inverness CT
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Image source, SNSGOAL QUEEN'S PARK 1-0 Kelty Heartspublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 27 July
Dom Thomas
That's where you were to put your penalty, Dom Thomas!
The Spiders captain makes up for his earlier spot kick miss to slam Callum Davidson's side in front.
Postpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 27 July
St Johnstone 0-0 East Fife
How long until Dick Campbell traipses down trackside?
Best guess wins... nout.
Image source, SNSGOAL Clyde 0-1 MONTROSEpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 27 July
Craig Brown
Craig Brown heads the Mighty Mo ahead.
GOAL HIBERNIAN 1-0 Peterheadpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 27 July
Lewis Miller
Very little pressure on Lewis Miller as he curls a dangerous cross into the corner of the net.
Perfect start for David Gray's side.
Image source, SNSMISSED PENALTY Queen's Park 0-0 Kelty Heartspublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 27 July
Dom Thomas
Not like the Spiders captain, he hits his spot kick over the bar.
GOAL DUNDEE 1-0 Inverness CTpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 27 July
Simon Murray
I said it the other night, but Simon Murray is well and truly back for the Dark Blues.
Postpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 27 July
And we're off up and down the country.
Strap in...
Postpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 27 July
Falkirk manager John McGlynn has just called Buckie Thistle's journey down to Ayr United "a camel trek".
Can't say I've heard that term, but he's not wrong...
Hibs' Gray has eyes on next roundpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 27 July
Hibernian v Peterhead (15:00)
Hibernian head coach David Gray tells Sportsound: "We've had a really good week's training but the test will be make sure we get that reaction today.
"It's a strong team. Everyone's got the minutes into their legs now.
"They're a very strong team that I think gives us the best chance to go and win the game, which is what we need to do to progress to the next stages."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Hibernian forward Dylan Vente warms up
Peterhead 'task is massive'published at 14:54 British Summer Time 27 July
Hibernian v Peterhead (15:00)
Peterhead opened Group C with a 5-0 humbling at home to Queen's Park but followed that up with 4-2 win at home to East Kilbride and 1-0 win at Kelty Hearts.
And today, they could usurp Hibernian to top spot with victory at Easter Road.
Peterhead co-manager Ryan Strachan tells Sportsound: "We know the task is massive. We've given ourselves a fighting chance.
"The group showed a lot of character to bounce back [from the opening defeat] and get maximum points from the next two games."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Peterhead players get used to the surroundings at Easter Road
Postpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 27 July
From wise old heads to new kids on the block, lets hear from the managers at Easter Road...
Postpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 27 July
St Johnstone v East Fife (15:00)
I make it a combined 96 years of football involvement between this pair.
Experience.
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Dundee v Inverness CT (15:00)
I dunno about you, but I think that Dundee training gear is stunning.
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St Johnstone v East Fife (15:00)
2014 Scottish Cup winner Brian Easton returns to McDiarmid Park.
No shock there's a smile slapped on his face, he had some good old days up in Perth.
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Group H
And last but not least, Group H, which so far has stood for the Highlands.
Ross County remain in cruise control and only need a point at home to League 2 visitors Stirling Albion to finish on top.
If the Premiership side suffer a surprise defeat, Raith Rovers would win the group with a home win over Championship rivals Hamilton Academical.
That victory might need to be by a few goals if the Kirkcaldy side are to go through as runners-up, but as we all know from last season, Raith are more than capable of firing them in...
Image source, SNSDon't take your eyes off Dunachie...published at 14:41 British Summer Time 27 July
Group G
Image source, SNSIf you haven't seen Logan Dunachie's first goal against Partick Thistle on Tuesday, I'll allow you to momentarily leave this live text to check it out.
I'm still thinking about it, what a finish.
Ian McCall has worked his magic throwing the young lad up top for the Bully Wee having previously played in defence.
Unsurprisingly, McCall wanted to nail him down and just in the last few minutes, it's been announced the 20-year-old has signed a new two-year deal.
He could make the day even better by ending it top of Group G if he helps his side to a win over Montrose.
No matter what, though, the League 2 side will then have to wait to see how current group leaders Motherwell fare on Sunday, so celebrations may be tame...
Can Saints improve on 'terrible, terrible performance'?published at 14:38 British Summer Time 27 July
Group F
Craig Levein didn't mince his words in the aftermath of St Johnstone's midweek defeat to Alloa Athletic.
He had a bit of a smile on his arrival at McDiarmid Park earlier today, but he knows his side's fate is now outwith his hands.
They will need to beat League 2 visitors East Fife, who are a point ahead, and hope leaders Alloa do not beat Greenock Morton or claim a penalty shootout bonus point after a draw.
A win would take the Fifers through even if they finish second.
No wonder Dick Campbell is so cheery...
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League Cup Scores and fixtures
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League Cup Table
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 12 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | East Kilbride | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | -14 | 2 |
|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 1 |
|
Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 3 |
| |
| 5 | Buckie Thistle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 0 |
|
Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 9 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 9 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | -11 | 2 |
|
Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 2 |
|
Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 3 |
|
Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
|
Group G
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | -15 | 0 |
|
Group H
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
|
Key
- Position 1 : 8th Finals
- Position 2 : Possible 8th Finals