Wednesday's Viaplay Cup - Raith edge Kilmarnock on spot kicks

Summary

Four group stage matches (19:45)
Group B - Peterhead 1-2 Spartans
Group D - Edinburgh City 1-3 Ross County
Group E - Dundee 3-1 Dumbarton
Group F - Kilmarnock 2-2 Raith Rovers*

Live Reporting

Nick McPheat

GOAL! Edinburgh City 0-1 Ross Countypublished at 20:05 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Connor Randall
The answer: Ross County.
Former Liverpool full-back Connor Randall slots in from close range at Meadowbank.
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Randall (left) celebrates with County captain Jack Baldwin
Postpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
About 20 minutes into the action and all three top-flight sides are being held.
If any, who will be the first to break the deadlock?
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Dundee are currently goalless with Dumbarton at Dens Park
GOAL! Peterhead 0-1 Spartanspublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Blair Henderson
First goal of the night comes at Balmoor and it's another huge Blair Henderson goal for Spartans.
The strike moves Spartans up to third in Group B, level with the top two sides - Dundee United and Falkirk - on six points.
'Raith rushed at Rugby Park'published at 19:55 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Kilmarnock 0-0 Raith Rovers
Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound
Killmarnock are enjoying most of the possession so far.
What I would say about Raith is they look rushed. They need to show composure when they win the ball back and make a couple of passes.
Dundee debut for Portalespublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Dundee 0-0 Dumbarton
Antonio Portales is making his debut in the Dundee defence tonight.
Are you backing the Mexican centre-back to fare well in Scotland?
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KICK-OFFpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Here we go...
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Dream still alive for Spartanspublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Peterhead v Spartans (19:45)
SPFL newcomers Spartans are still dreaming of progression.
A memorable opening group win over Dundee United was followed up with defeat to Falkirk, but a win at bottom-side Peterhead would keep their hopes alive.
Tonight's hosts have no chance of progressing, but they will be aiming to get into winning habits with a League 2 campaign fast approaching.
Only a win will do for Dundeepublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Dundee v Dumbarton (19:45)
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Dundee's defeat in Airdrie on Saturday has left them with a lot of work to do.
Tony Docherty's men are a place and two points behind tonight's second-placed visitors Dumbarton.
A victory will move them above the fourth-tier side and three points off leaders Airdrieonians.
Only a win will do for Docherty.
Back to grafting on the pitchpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Edinburgh City v Ross County
Ouzy See was in the Love Island villa last week.
Tonight he returns to the Edinburgh City first team.
Scottish football is well truly back. Never change.
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Can County solidify top spot?published at 19:29 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Edinburgh City v Ross County (19:45)
Top-flight County can solidify first place in Group D with a win in the capital tonight.
As it stands, they are top of their section on goal difference and have a game in hand over Morton (second) and Kelty Hearts (third).
Victory this evening over Edinburgh City, who are bottom with zero points, will put the Highlanders three clear at the top.
A big night for Malky Mackay's men, who welcome Kelty on Saturday.
Vassell absence 'nothing to worry about' - McInnespublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Kilmarnock v Raith Rovers (19:45)
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes tells BBC Sportsound: "We should be motivated to win cup games, at home especially we should want to follow up the Dunfermline win with another strong performance.
"It'll need to be a strong performance to beat a talented Raith team. They've got a lot of confident players. We'll really have to work hard tonight."
On the absence of Kyle Vassell, McInnes says the striker "felt an irritation in his thigh" but it is "nothing to worry about".
Coverage from Kilmarnock on the waypublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Kilmarnock v Raith Rovers (19:45)
Tonight's live commentary on Sportsound comes from Ayrshire as Kilmarnock host Raith Rovers in Group F.
Victory for Derek McInnes' men will extend their 100% win record and secure top spot with a game to spare.
But a three points for second-tier Raith, who are two off tonight's hosts, at Rugby Park will make things very interesting heading into the final set of fixtures on Saturday.
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Rugby Park is the venue for tonight's Sportsound commentary
Group tablespublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Click here to have a gander at the current Viaplay Cup standings.
Tonight's fixturespublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
All games kick off at 19:45 BST
Group B:
- Peterhead v Spartans
Group D:
- Edinburgh City v Ross County
Group E:
- Dundee v Dumbarton
Group F:
- Kilmarnock v Raith Rovers
Hellopublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 26 July 2023
Midweek helpings of the 2023-24 Viaplay Cup group stage end tonight.
Four fixtures, including three top-flight sides, take place across four sections.
We'll have updates from all of them when they kick off at 19:45 BST.
In the meantime, tune in to Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland Extra for build-up to the action.