Saturday's Scottish League Cup - radio & text: BBC Sport

Summary

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)

Live Reporting

Amy Canavan

Shinnie back to see off Spartans?published at 14:35 British Summer Time 27 July
Group E
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Shinnie's back. Back again...
A winner takes all tussle in West Lothian.
Livingston only require a point to progress as group winners, but if Dougie Samuel's Spartans pull off a big win, they'd nip ahead on goal difference.
They visit a Livi side who have Andrew Shinnie back, though. The attacker initially left at the end of the season, but he's back in familiar surroundings after rejoining the club. Like he never left...
Elsewhere, Cove Rangers travel down to Fife after they were sanctioned for fielding a suspended player in two group games.
Cove had played striker Grady McGrath, who had a two-match suspension from his time with Brechin City, in their 5-0 defeat by Spartans and a 1-1 draw with Forfar, who then took the penalty shootout bonus point.
The altered result means Forfar are now level with Spartans, but the Angus side have already played all four games.
Dundee dominance in Group Dpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 27 July
Group D
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This'll be short and sweet.
Nothing can happen in Group D.
Dundee have already qualified and no one else in the group can join them, as whoever finishes second won't be among the three-best tallies to progress.
Annan Athletic are currently in second on seven points, but have completed their group games.
They're playing for pride in Midlothian, with Bonnyrigg Rose and Arbroath both searching for their first win.
Gray demands 'reaction' against Blue Toonpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 27 July
Group C
As I mentioned, our radio commentary today comes from Easter Road where Hibernian host Peterhead.
David Gray said there "were no excuses" for Hibs' shock defeat to Kelty Hearts last Saturday, but stressed "a reaction is important" this afternoon.
The Hibees are still top, but Peterhead and Queen's Park are both on six points so no doubt the Spiders will be keen to pounce on any slip-up in the capital.
Another group here that second spot could be enough for progression.
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Champions face off in FK2published at 14:29 British Summer Time 27 July
Group B
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This could be a cracker.
Last season's League 1 champions, Falkirk, host local rivals and reigning League 2 champions, Stenhousemuir, in a tasty tie in Group B.
The pair were actually meant to meet in a pre-season friendly to mark Stenny's 140th anniversary, but when the draw was made, that was quickly cancelled.
Any win for the Bairns will take them above current top spot holders, Dundee United, who have played all their games.
Jim Goodwin's side could drop to third if Ayr United pick up a win too against Buckie Thistle.
Goals, goals and... goalspublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 27 July
Group A
This is one of the uber-exciting groups, where eyes must be kept on both games.
Aberdeen know a point will do for top spot, but Jimmy Thelin stressed yesterday his side are going for the win and a flawless group campaign.
He also said we can expect to see Bojan Miovski involved again.
Airdrieonians are the second-best current incumbents of a second spot across the groups with an impressive +8 goal difference.
The Diamonds impressed many at Pittodrie on Tuesday and will hope to repeat that performance with a few goals, too.
But their visitors, Queen of the South, know too that a win will take them on to a very competitive nine points.
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Postpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 27 July
Our guide to the League Cup progression can be found further down this live text and on the website, but fancy a wee run through of what to watch out for in each group?
Well, yer getting it anyway...
Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 27 July
A new season, and a new dawn for Scottish football.
The Scottish FA's new head of refereeing, Willie Collum is live on Sportsound right now.
He addressed the media yesterday as well.
Dons got their work cut out already...published at 14:19 British Summer Time 27 July
Aberdeen v Dumbarton (!5:00)
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Postpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 27 July
Only one team have booked their spot in the last 16 so far...
Tony Docherty's Dundee.
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Who needs what to reach League Cup last 16?published at 14:11 British Summer Time 27 July
It's never straightforward, is it?
Well, actually, for some teams today it is. A fair few have their fate in their own hands.
But for some, fingers and toes are crossed that other teams can do them a turn.
Speaking of helping out, we've put together a wee piece detailing the tale of the tape in each group.
Check out our handy guide here.
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📻 Listen live: Sportsoundpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 27 July
Fear not, you're not stuck with just me.
The team are up and running on BBC Radio Scotland. You can tune in on BBC Sounds or hit that big play button at the top of this page.
There's full commentary from Easter Road to come, too.
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Postpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 27 July
Can't quite say the group stage is wrapped up today, because that would be telling a fib.
Motherwell host Partick Thistle tomorrow at 15:00BST.
So, fifteen fixtures this afternoon to keep across.
Today's menupublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 27 July
Kick-off 15:00 BST
Group A
Airdrieonians v Queen of the South
Aberdeen v Dumbarton
Group B
Falkirk v Stenhousemuir
Ayr United v Buckie Thistle
Group C
Queen's Park v Kelty Hearts
Hibernian v Peterhead
Group D
Bonnyrigg Rose v Arbroath
Dundee v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Group E
Livingston v The Spartans
Dunfermline v Cove Rangers
Group F
St Johnstone v East Fife
Greenock Morton v Alloa Athletic
Group G
Clyde v Montrose
Group H
Ross County v Stirling Albion
Raith Rovers v Hamilton Academical
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 27 July
Hiya.
13 Premier Sports Cup ties to get stuck into today with 10 qualifying places for the last 16 up for grabs.
For many, it's their last outing before their league season starts, too, so plenty to play for.
There's no grand opening ceremony to the final round of fixtures like in Paris last night, so there's no point waiting for Celine Dion to cue me in.
Lets get going in three, two, one...
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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	Aberdeen	4	4	0	0	15	1	14	12	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Win
2	Airdrieonians	4	3	0	1	15	5	10	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win
3	Queen of the South	4	2	0	2	5	6	-1	6	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Loss
4	East Kilbride	4	0	1	3	2	16	-14	2	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss
5	Dumbarton	4	0	1	3	4	13	-9	1	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss

Group B

Position	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	Falkirk	4	3	1	11	2	9	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Win
2	Dundee United	4	3	1	10	5	5	9	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Win
3	Ayr United	4	3	1	9	5	4	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Win
4	Stenhousemuir	4	1	3	5	11	-6	3	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss
5	Buckie Thistle	4	0	4	5	17	-12	0	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss

Group C

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	Hibernian	4	3	0	1	14	2	12	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win
2	Queen's Park	4	3	0	1	16	5	11	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Win
3	Peterhead	4	2	0	2	5	11	-6	6	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Loss
4	Kelty Hearts	4	1	1	2	2	8	-6	4	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss
5	Elgin City	4	0	1	3	3	14	-11	2	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss

Group D

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	Dundee	4	4	0	0	18	2	16	12	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Win
2	Annan Athletic	4	2	1	3	7	5	2	7	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Loss
3	Arbroath	4	1	1	2	1	5	-4	5	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Win
4	Inverness CT	4	1	1	2	3	7	-4	4	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss
5	Bonnyrigg Rose	4	0	1	3	3	13	-10	2	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss

Group E

Position	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	Spartans	4	3	1	7	3	4	9	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Win
2	Livingston	4	3	1	5	1	4	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Loss
3	Forfar Athletic	4	2	2	5	3	2	6	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Loss
4	Dunfermline Athletic	4	1	3	4	5	-1	3	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss
5	Cove Rangers	4	1	3	2	11	-9	3	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Win

Group F

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	St. Johnstone	4	3	0	1	11	5	6	9	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win
2	Alloa Athletic	4	2	1	1	7	5	2	8	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Loss
3	East Fife	4	2	1	3	8	5	3	7	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Loss
4	Greenock Morton	4	2	0	2	3	6	-3	6	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Win
5	Brechin City	4	0	0	4	2	10	-8	0	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss

Group G

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	Motherwell	3	2	1	0	7	2	5	8	No Result No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Win
2	Montrose	4	2	1	1	6	5	1	7	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Win Result Win
3	Partick Thistle	3	2	0	1	11	5	6	6	No Result No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Loss
4	Clyde	4	2	0	2	9	6	3	6	No Result No Result Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Loss
5	Edinburgh City	4	0	0	4	1	16	-15	0	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss

Group H

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first
1	Ross County	4	4	0	0	10	3	7	12	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Win
2	Raith Rovers	4	2	1	1	7	4	3	8	No Result No Result Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win
3	Hamilton Academical	4	1	2	1	5	3	2	5	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Loss Result Loss
4	Stirling Albion	4	0	2	2	2	8	-6	4	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Loss
5	Stranraer	4	0	1	3	4	10	-6	1	No Result No Result Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss Result Loss

Key

Position 1 : 8th Finals
Position 2 : Possible 8th Finals

Last Updated 27th July 2024 at 18:24

Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

Summary

Live Reporting

Shinnie back to see off Spartans?published at 14:35 British Summer Time 27 July

Dundee dominance in Group Dpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 27 July

Gray demands 'reaction' against Blue Toonpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 27 July

Champions face off in FK2published at 14:29 British Summer Time 27 July

Goals, goals and... goalspublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 27 July

Postpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 27 July

Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 27 July

Dons got their work cut out already...published at 14:19 British Summer Time 27 July

Postpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 27 July

Who needs what to reach League Cup last 16?published at 14:11 British Summer Time 27 July

📻 Listen live: Sportsoundpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 27 July

Postpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 27 July

Today's menupublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 27 July

Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 27 July

League Cup Scores and fixtures

Saturday 27th July

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

League Cup Table

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Key