Summary

  • Fifteen Scottish League Cup matches in final round of group-stage fixtures

  1. Farewell for nowpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    That'll do us for today. Thanks for joining.

    Aberdeen v Raith Rovers concludes the League Cup group stage tomorrow, with the last-16 draw to follow.

    Enjoy the rest of your Saturday.

  2. Pundits give Premiership title predictionspublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Stuart Kettlewell: I think I've changed my mind about three times, but I'm going for Rangers. It's the toss of a coin. It could be the closest race we've seen for quite some time.

    Richard Foster: I think Celtic. I think it'll be really tight. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota signing permanent deals is a massive boost.

    Jim Duffy: I'll go for Celtic. I think they can score more goals. Looking at the balance of the teams, that's the one wee advantage Celtic have at the moment. It'll be fascinating.

    Leanne Crichton: Celtic will be the favourites based on the way they finished last season. I'm intrigued to see how Ange Postecoglou goes about it with a full pre-season with his players. It's going to be a feisty one and extremely close.

  3. 'I'm missing a Kane for next week' - Martindalepublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    FT: Livingston 2-0 Kelty Hearts

    Livingston boss David Martindale tells BBC Sportsound: "We dominated a lot of possession. Hats off to Kelty, they made it a real difficult game.

    "It's a clean sheet, two goals and we're in the next round. That was the ambition at the start of the campaign."

    On starting the Premiership season next weekend against Rangers: "I'm missing a Harry Kane. I saw he scored twice against them today. I watched Rangers against West Ham on Tuesday, they popped it about for fun.

    "They made a very good West Ham team look average at times. It's a great opener for us but it'll be a difficult afternoon."

  4. 'Exciting season ahead'published at 17:40 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Jim Duffy
    Former Dundee manager on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    There's been an awful lot of new signings brought in. I think that'll make it a real exciting season ahead because there'll be so many new faces.

  5. Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post
  6. 'A good day's work' - McInnespublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    FT: Kilmarnock 4-1 Stenhousemuir

    Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes tells BBC Sportsound: "It wasn't perfect but I thought we showed real control. We knew it'd be a difficult game.

    "For us, we enjoyed the bigger spaces, we played round their shape. I would've taken that result before the game. We were very good at times.

    "The players treated it like a cup tie, like it needed to be. It was a good day's work."

    On Arsenal loanee Ryan Alebiosu's impressive debut: "I think we'll be keeping in touch with Arsenal to see if there's any more like him!"

    On the Premiership season starting next week: "I want us to enjoy the Premiership and be tough to play against every time we play."

  7. Wins for five top-flight sidespublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    While Ross County, Kilmarnock and Livingston all sealed passage to the last 16 with their final group wins, it was a different story for St Johnstone and St Mirren.

    Despite being Ayr Utd, St Johnstone couldn't find enough goals to leapfrog Queen of the South in second in Group F.

    Meanwhile, St Mirren knew they were playing for pride and match sharpness before kick-off. Stephen Robinson will therefore be pleased with his side's 3-1 win over FC Edinburgh.

    Oli ShawImage source, SNS
    Graham CareyImage source, SNS
    Sean KellyImage source, SNS
  8. Postpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    So what does all that mean for the three best runners-up sides?

    With 10 points, Kilmarnock are the top-ranked second-placed club and have earned passage to the last 16.

    Livingston will join Derek McInnes' side after finishing on nine points.

    Queen of the South on eight points currently occupy the final spot, but that could change tomorrow if Raith Rovers beat Aberdeen.

    Even a draw and bonus point success would be enough for Raith.

  9. Alloa, Inverness & Accies claim bonus pointspublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    • Inverness CT 1-1 Cove Rangers (5-3 pens)
    • Dunfermline Athletic 1-1 Alloa Athletic (4-5 pens)
    • Hamilton Academical 1-1 Queen's Park (5-3 pens)
  10. Confirmed group winnerspublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Group A: Aberdeen

    Group B: Partick Thistle

    Group C: Ross County

    Group D: Falkirk

    Group E: Arbroath

    Group F: Annan Athletic

    Group G: Inverness CT

    Group H: Dundee

  11. goal

    GOAL! Morton 3-1 Bonnyrigg Rosepublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Grant Gillespie (pen)

  12. Postpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Full-time whistles are going across the country, but there are still penalty shootout bonus points to be won...

  13. Celtic seal pre-season win over Norwichpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Celtic have ended their pre-season preparations with a 2-0 win over Norwich City.

    A backheeled opener from Daizen Maeda was followed by David Turnbull's second-half strike.

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post
  14. goal

    GOAL! Stirling Albion 3-0 Peterheadpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Dale Carrick

  15. goal

    GOAL! Partick Thistle 4-2 Montrosepublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Craig Johnston

  16. goal

    GOAL! Partick Thistle 4-1 Montrosepublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Danny Mullen

  17. goal

    GOAL! Hamilton Academical 1-1 Queen's Parkpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Jake Davidson

  18. goal

    GOAL! Kilmarnock 4-1 Stenhousemuirpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Oli Shaw

  19. goal

    GOAL! Livingston 2-0 Kelty Heartspublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Phillip Cancar

  20. goal

    GOAL! Stirling Albion 2-0 Peterheadpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 23 July 2022

    Dale Carrick