Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Murrayfield

A terrific atmosphere inside Murrayfield with both teams having fair claims for spot kicks turned down by referee Craig Thomson in the first few minutes. The home defence look a little bit nervous when the Dons press. Craig Levein looks on with interest inside the massive technical area in front of the dugouts.

Carl McHugh's shot for Motherwell has the power but not quite the direction as it rises over the crossbar.

Alfredo Morelos headed over for Rangers early on and now Niko Kranjcar has drawn a save from Scott Bain.

It remains goalless at Ibrox but both sides are showing some early attacking intent. Niko Kranjcar threatens following good work from Candeias from a long, long kick from Foderingham.

Moments later El Bakhtaoui can't find Deacon inside the Rangers penalty area as the visitors press forward.

Eamonn Brophy has a chance to score his first goal for Kilmarnock after being found by Greg Taylor's low ball across but his shot is straight down the middle - unlike my drives off the tee on the golf course - allowing Trevor Carson to save.

The hosts threaten again and it's another chance for Craig Curran, who heads wide from Keillor-Dunn's cross.

It is Hearts' turn to look for a referee's whistle inside the penalty box as Jamie Walker tangles legs with Anthony O'Connor.

New Hearts goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin almost loses a goal after a delayed kick-off at Murrayfield.

Stevie May chips the former Burton Albion man and as Adam Rooney awaits to head home from two yards, he looks to be tumbled to the ground by Christophe Berra.

No penalty given!

First whiff of a chance at Fir Park as Chris Cadden stoops to get on the end of a cross but his effort goes just wide.

An early chance for the hosts as Craig Curran sends a shot narrowly wide.

Hold-ups on the new Queensferry Crossing for fans heading to matches - @7Neil5 - 30mins to kick off, gone 2 miles in 45mins, still not over it.....

Jamie Walker (not that one!) - Craig Levein is a decent club manager who struggled in national team management. He should do a reasonable job for Hearts.

@trapprain, external - Go Bairns!

The earliest of early chances at McDiarmid Park. Anthony Stokes with a turn and shot from about 30 yards out, gathered comfortably by Alan Mannus.

Let's get ready to rumble! Goals please and plenty of them...

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson: "We want to make this a hard place to come to.

"Delighted there were no bids for Louis [Moult] around the transfer deadline. Louis is 100% committed here.

"We haven't given up hope on keeping Louis longer term as well."

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Aberdeen give a debut to former Rangers defender Dominic Ball, who has arrived on loan from Rotherham United, while striker Adam Rooney is back in the starting line-up after scoring against Partick Thistle as a substitute after making his return from injury.

Two Gregs can spend time eating sandwiches on the bench after dropping out of the starting line-up - midfielder Tansey and striker Stewart.

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Asked if he had every been to Murrayfield Stadium before, Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes told BBC Scotland: "To watch U2! Not seen a game of football here.

"It is a fantastic arena. We were more concerned about the pitch, but the surface is great.

"Hearts will see this as an opportunity to start afresh and a new era.

"It is as close as you get to feeling like a semi-final at Hampden at a neutral venue with not enough support to fill the stadium.

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"I am pleased how we have been and we want to continue from where we left before the international break.

"Craig made his name as a good, solid manager and got the best out of his players. The very least a Craig Levein team will be is more competitive.

"They will try to make sure they have that midfield advantage and we will have to make sure we take care of the ball with that pace they have up front."