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Aberdeen 2-0 Motherwell: Dons Progress to Quarters after 3 Red Cards

Aberdeen booked their place in the Scottish Cup quarter‑finals with a hard‑fought win over Motherwell in a chaotic Pittodrie encounter. The match, which featured three red cards, saw Peter Leven’s side keep their season alive with a goal in each half. Kevin Nisbet opened the scoring with a superb free kick from the left edge of the box. Moments earlier, Oscar Priestman’s costly slip brought down Lyall Cameron, prompting referee John Beaton to show the first red card inside just three minutes. Buoyed by the early breakthrough, Aberdeen grew in confidence, but they too were reduced to ten men when Dennis Geiger was dismissed for a high challenge on Lukas Fadinger. Motherwell’s night worsened when John Beaton again intervened, sending off Liam Gordon for tripping the onrushing Toyosi Olusanya. Initially shown a yellow card, the offence was upgraded to red following a VAR review, leaving the visitors with nine men. Aberdeen ultimately sealed the result shortly after the hour mark. Captain Graeme Shinnie calmed the Pittodrie nerves with a precise left‑footed strike from 25 yards, drilling the ball into the bottom corner. Leven’s side now turn their attention back to Premiership action against Dundee on Saturday, while Motherwell prepare for their trip to Paisley to face St Mirren. Aberdeen: Bratveit, Devlin, Milne, McIntyre, Frame, Shinnie, Geiger, Cameron (Nilsen 85′) Milanovic (Olusanya 46′) Keskinen (Palaversa 46′) Nisbet (Lazetic 80′) Motherwell: Connelly, Sparrow (Slattery 46′) McGinn, Gordon, O’Donnell, Priestman, Fadinger (Longelo 61′) Just (Said 68′)Charles-Cook (Nicholson 80′) Maswanhise, Bjorgolfsson (Watt 61′)

February 19, 2026

Stenhousemuir 0-2 Falkirk (AET) – Two extra-time goals send Falkirk through into the last eight

Stenhousemuir welcome Falkirk in a local derby as both sides eye up a quarter-final spot in the Scottish Cup. Stenhousemuir knocked Championship Greenock Morton out after a convincing 4-0 victory to make it into this round whereas for the Bairns, they defeated high flying Hearts on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle in the fourth round. An early corner for the visitors as Calvin Miller whips a ball in but Jamieson tips the ball away from any danger as the first chance is delt with well. Miller had a good chance after 12 minutes, a run towards the box where he fired a shot from distance which was just too high as Falkirk were unable to get ahead. Spencer with a ball over the defence into 19-year-old Broggio but it was by far an easy strike as his volley goes well over. A quiet but dominant first 20 by the Bairns with the Premiership side having a couple chances but failing to test Jamieson. For Stenny they have struggled to get the ball into the final third but other than that, haven’t started badly at all. Darren Jamieson to the rescue as first of all, a deflected strike right at the keeper well parried away which fell to Calvin Miller who took on a strike from inside the box which was brilliantly stopped once again in a quick fire double stop. Marsh soon after had a ball into the box which was met by Miller in which was a difficult chance and was smashed well into the stands. Stenny had their first chance as O’Reilly from distance decided to take one on but was just too wide of target as it went out for a goal-kick. Broggio had a cross into the box which found Marsh in the centre of the box which was struck goal bound but ended up being quite a simple stop for the Stenhousemuir number one. Stenny captain Buchanan was put into the book after 36 minutes as the defender looking to clear the ball as he did but dragged Marsh down with force in the afters which was very unneeded. Into the second half, Marsh had a ball into the back of the net but the flag was up and the goal was disallowed. 15 minutes into the second 45, Marsh again had a chance from distance but blazes over the bar. A Spencer strike from the edge of the box edges just past of goal which was the best chance of the second half as Falkirk come very close to firing ahead. Spencer had a major chance moments later, a free-kick from just outside the box but powerfully punched away by Jamieson. Ethan Ross had a chance of his own as the ball falls at his feet and cuts inside but his strike smashes wide of goal as Stenhousemuir continue to frustrate Falkirk. Calvin Miller with a ball into the box found Barney Stewart who headed it towards goal but tipped over calmly by the Stenny number one. Extra-time was required as Falkirk were unable to break down the Stenhousemuir defence throughout the game as the League One side force the Bairns’ into an additional half-hour. Into the additional period, the Falkirk pressure continued but just really struggled to test Jamieson in goal enough despite the dominance but the League One doing everything they can to defend their box. Adams was found in a tonne of space on the flank which was crossed into Wilson who passed it into Spencer who fired the shot wide in an effort he really has to be doing better in. Falkirk fired ahead just before half-time in extra-time as the ball landed to Spencer who took a couple touches and then smashed a nice clean strike which powerfully fired past Jamieson as the Premiership side finally find themselves ahead. Early into the second half in extra-time, Falkirk sealed up the win as a free-kick in from the goal scorer Spencer which found the head of Stewart who headed it into the net to seal a spot in the next round. The full-time whistle goes as two extra-time goals seal Falkirk’s place in the quarter-finals despite a strong showing by Stenhousemuir but no cup upset this evening at Ochilview Park. Stenhousemuir: D. Jamieson (6), Meechan (7), Graham (6), Buchanan (7), N. Jamieson (8), Bilham (6), McGill (6), O’Reilly (6), Whyte (6), Carrick (6), Aitken (6). Substitutes: Grant (6), Cameron (6), Ewan (5), Gray (6), Simpson (6). Falkirk: Bain (6), McCann (7), Adams (7), Neilson (6), Donaldson (6), Miller (7), Marsh (7), Tait (7), Spencer (9), Broggio (7), Graham (6). Substitutes: Stewart (8), Ross (8), Wilson (7), Nesbitt (6), Lissah (6), Allan (6).

February 8, 2026

Ibrox Rematch, Top Goalscorers, and Local Rivals: Scottish Cup 5th Round Breakdown

Sixteen teams remain in the Scottish Cup; here are the main points to watch out for this weekend. Game of the Round – Stenhousemuir v Falkirk Stenhousemuir face Falkirk on Sunday evening in a compelling meeting between two in‑form sides. Stenhousemuir sit joint‑top of League One and have lost only once in their last nine league matches, strengthened by their emphatic four‑goal win over Morton in the previous round that secured their place in the last 16. Matthew Aitken remains a key threat, having scored seven league goals, including a decisive double against Morton. The Ochilview outfit even lifted their first league title under Gary Naysmith’s guidance. Falkirk enter the fixture enjoying an equally impressive season. In their first top‑flight campaign in 15 years, they have established themselves comfortably in the top six and earned praise for their expansive style of play. Their penalty shootout victory over league leaders Hearts in the last round further highlighted their progress. Both teams approach the match with confidence, setting the stage for either a potential upset or another step forward for the Premiership side. Team Spotlight – Queens Park Scottish football is never short of drama, and Queen’s Park’s 4th Round journey delivered a similar shock. Stranraer originally thought they’d struck gold, defeating the Spiders on penalties to secure a massive 5th Round tie at Ibrox. However, the celebrations were short-lived; it emerged that stand-in keeper Lyndon Tas was ineligible, resulting in Stranraer’s disqualification. Now, Queen’s Park head to Ibrox for a 5th round rematch. Rangers fans may be nervous, and for good reason. Just 12 months ago, Philippe Clement’s side put in an abject performance as Seb Drozd’s 69th-minute winner etched his name into Scottish Cup folklore. Can the Spiders capitalise on this second chance and deliver another historic upset? Player to Watch – Tawanda Maswanhise Motherwell continue to fly under Jens Berthel Askou, sitting pretty in 4th and playing arguably the most attractive football in the country. With the Steelmen in peak form, fans are starting to dream of a first Scottish Cup triumph since 1991. Standing in their way of the quarter-finals is a managerless Aberdeen side. Askou has already tasted success against the Dons this season, knocking them out of the League Cup, and he’ll be leaning on the league’s top marksman to do it again. Tawanda Maswanhise is coming off a clinical brace against Livingston, and Saturday night under the lights is the perfect stage for the Zimbabwean to cement further his status as the league’s most dangerous man.

February 6, 2026

Stranraer kicked out of the Scottish Cup

Stranraer have this evening been kicked out of the year’s Scottish Cup after fielding an ineligible player in their penalty shootout win over Queens Park meaning Queens Park will now face Rangers. Stranraer defeated the Championship side on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Stair Park in their second attempt following the original date being postponed following a waterlogged pitch. A hearing took place following the situation with the League Two side and after conclusion, the SFA confirmed Stranraer were to be dismissed in the seasons competition giving the Spiders’ a lifeline. 17-year-old keeper Lyndon Tas was the player at fault with the Hearts teenager being unregistered ahead of their Scottish Cup showdown. Tas was the man of the moment as he saved a vital penalty from Carlo Pignatiello to advance the hosts into the fifth round. Stranraer signed up the young keeper as Hamilton keeper Josh Lane was recalled days before but as the rule states, when a match is either postponed or abandoned which is being played or replayed, only those who were eligible on the original date can be listed. Lane was the keeper eligible on the date meaning the Hearts academy man wouldn’t have been eligible which meant Stranraer cup run was over with Queens Park being given a second chance and Stranraer have been denied a dream tie at Ibrox. Queens Park will now travel to Ibrox on the 8th of February in the Scottish Cup. Rangers fans won’t want reminded of what happened this round last season as Queens Park stunned the Ibrox crowd with a 1-0 win thanks to Seb Drozd. Rangers will be out for revenge but can the spiders do a repeat this year?

January 28, 2026

Auchinleck Talbot 0-2 Celtic: Celtic Limp Into Next Round After Defeating Junior Opposition

Celtic progressed to the fifth round of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 2-0 win over sixth-tier non-league side Auchinleck Talbot at Rugby Park. The match was due to be played at the West of Scotland league side’s home Beechwood Park, but Police Scotland advised the game was moved to the home of Kilmarnock fifteen miles away. Striker Johnny Kenny got Celtic ahead 33 minutes with a stabbed effort from close in, before substitute Sebastian Tounekti killed any hope of a Talbot equaliser with just five minutes to play. A performance with enough reason to give fans of a Celtic persuasion concern as to why they were unable to put away a side five divisions below them with ease, as chants against the club’s board were vocally heard from the first whistle. Talbot goalkeeper William Muir produced a great stop to deny Celtic forward Johnny Kenny five minutes in. The Irishman got his head on the end of a headed cutback from Luke McCowan, but was denied by Muir as well as the linesman’s offside flag. Last season’s runners-up maintained the early pressure, with McCowan almost registering an assist once more five minutes later. The former Ayr United man tried playing in Prestwick native James Forrest, but a fantastic defensive intervention diverted any danger. Celtic’s best opportunity to put themselves ahead came 24 minutes in. Anthony Ralston fired a ball in across the deck which made its way to an arriving Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The Celtic number ten however, blazed his attempt over from less than twelve yards out. The ‘bot had their best chance of a shock lead come just after half an hour played. A looping free-kick was failed to be punched clear by Viljami Sinisalo and bounced in the Finnish international’s six-yard box, before being eventually bundled clear for a corner kick. The breakthrough finally came for the favourites two minutes after the scare. McCowan payed the ball from the right flank low into the Auchinleck area, and Johnny Kenny got across his man to poke the ball home and net his sixth goal of the season with a first time finish. And it could so nearly have been two for Kenny just a couple minutes into the second half. James Forrest, who swapped wings with McCowan, floated a ball into Muir’s six-yard area, but Kenny’s header cannoned off of the crossbar. Talbot gave the Parkhead side another fright just after the hour stage. Kyle McAvoy was slipped in down the right inside the box with time and space to pick out his teammates, but his cross lacked any accuracy as it went wayward into he side netting. Within a minute, the action moved from one goal to the other, as Johnny Kenny chipped the ball over Muir to score what he thought was his and Celtic’s second of the afternoon. The offside flag was raised, though, and a lengthy VAR check agreed with the on-field call. Another headed opportunity went begging for the away side with fifteen minutes to play. Liam Scales dinked cross was perfectly timed to match Anthony Ralston’s run from deep, but the right-back’s header towards the bottom left corner was an inch or two wide of the post. Benjamin Nygren stung the palms of Muir a minute or so later, with the Swede forcing the Talbot goalkeeper into making his first real save since Kenny’s chance early in the match. Tunisian winger Sebastian Tounekti got the Celts their two-goal cushion with five minutes to play. Paulo Bernardo found him in his natural position, and the 23-year-old cut in on his right foot and curled a beauty to put some polish on a sub-par performance from Celtic overall. The fairytale is over for Auchinleck Talbot as they bow out the competition with their heads held high after a resilient effort defensively and not shy in the attack either. As for Celtic, the 42 time winners are in the hat for the next round, but will need to up their game against better opposition, whom they face twice in the next week in two away contests to Bologna in the Europa league on Thursday, and league leaders Hearts on Sunday. AUCHINLECK TALBOT: Muir 7, Schoneville 5 (Kerr 79’ 1), Wilson 5 , Sime 6, McCubbin-Boyd 5 , Gillies 5, Main 6(Wood 87’) , Clark 6, Crooks 6 (Kazoka 87’1), McPherson 5, McAvoy 4 (Nimmo 82’ 1) CELTIC: Sinisalo 4, Balikwisha 4 (Nygren 67’ 2), McCowan 5, Kenny 5 (Yamada 86’ 1), Bernardo 6, McGregor 6 (Hatate 86’ 1), Murray 5, Forrest 7 (Tounekti 62’ 4 ), Donovan 5 , Ralston 5 , Welsh 5 (Scales 67’ 2)

January 18, 2026

“Looking at him now, it’s a perfect fit” Neil Lennon praises David Gray ahead of Scottish Cup clash.

Hibs travel to Dunfermline tomorrow, where David Gray will face off against one of his former managers for the first time in his career. Gray was Lennon’s captain at Hibs from 2016-2019 where he lead the Edinburgh side to the Championship title and European football upon their return to the Premiership the following season. Neil Lennon currently finds himself at Championship side Dunfermline Athletic, who sit 5th in the table. After back-to-back postponements, Dunfermline haven’t played a competitive game since December 27th, where they beat local rivals Raith Rovers. Hibs come into the game on good form, boasting a five match unbeaten streak, which also includes a win against their local rivals Hearts on the 27th December. When asked for his perspective on his experiences with Gray, Lennon said: “He took on the responsibility of being captain very well. The players gravitated to him. He was a very good player. He scored some really important goals for me in Europe and domestic games as well. He was so committed. Loved to tackle. He was pretty consistent. “He was a really good captain for me. He was a really good buffer between me and the players. Whether I saw him being a head coach or not, you don’t think about those things at the time. Looking at him now, it’s a perfect fit. “Sometimes he was probably a bit more mature than myself.” Throughout his time at Hibs, David Gray has been managed by Alan Stubbs, Neil Lennon, Paul Heckingbottom and Jack Ross before hanging his boots up to join Jack Ross’ coaching staff, where he remained and worked under Shaun Maloney, Lee Johnson and Nick Montgomery. Upon the dismissal of each of these coaches, Gray would take charge on an interim basis before eventually landing the full time job last season. However, the start to Gray’s managerial career was extremely chaotic as Hibs only mustered one win from their opening fourteen, before producing a seventeen game unbeaten run, securing third place and European football. When asked for his thoughts on his ex-player’s resilience, Lennon said: “I thought he was brilliant last year because he had such a difficult start “He weathered all that pressure and scrutiny. He came out the other side of it to have a brilliant second half of the season. “At the start of the year, they were really good in Europe. Now they’ve hit a really good form again despite having a couple of players missing. “I’m delighted for him because I know what Hibs means to him. He’s a young coach. He’s had a real baptism of fire. He’s handled it brilliantly.” David Gray offered his own comments on Lennon’s time at Hibs, he said: “I’ve said a few times, he’s very much what the club needed at the time when they brought him in just after Alan Stubbs left and that was someone who’s got that winning mentality every single day in training, that’s what he wanted to see, he wanted his teams to be winning and driving that standard all the time. “It was exactly what we needed to get out of the Championship, we’d spent too long in the Championship as a football club “That attitude of making sure you’re going into every game with that winning mentality and it was definitely something he instilled in the team straight away and I fully expect that mindset to be going towards the Dunfermline players at the weekend, making sure they’re right up for it.” Ahead of this year’s Scottish Cup campaign, David Gray will be hoping to lead Hibs to the trophy 10 years after he scored the stoppage time winner as Hibs lifted the trophy for the first time in 114 years. Despite already having the chance to do so, a Scottish Cup win would also make David Gray the first person to win a trophy with Hibs as both a player and manager since Famous Five member and club legend Eddie Turnbull did so with his ‘Turnbull’s Tornadoes’ side in 1972. Gray lost the 2021 Premier Sports Cup final to Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic when in interim charge following the sacking of Jack Ross. Hibs travel to Dunfermline Athletic tomorrow for a 12:30 kick-off in the Scottish Cup fourth round, live on BBC Scotland in a match that is set to have a massive crowd inside East End Park as Hibs are expecting 5,000 of their own in the away end.

January 16, 2026

Glamour Ties, Club Legends, and Pressure Mounting: Scottish Cup 4th Round Breakdown

With the 4th round of the Scottish Cup taking place this weekend, here are the key storylines ahead of an action-packed weekend. Game of the Round – Dunfermline v Hibernian Neil Lennon welcomes his former side to East End Park for an intriguing Saturday lunchtime kick-off. Lennon, who oversaw 122 games at Easter Road and returned the club to the top flight as 2017 Championship winners, will be desperate to upset the odds. His Dunfermline side currently sits 5th in the Championship, three points adrift of the playoffs. Standing in his way is an Hibernian icon, David Gray. The man who ended Hibs’ 114-year Scottish Cup hoodoo with a famous header against Rangers in 2016. With Lennon facing his former side and Gray looking to start another memorable cup run, the storylines alone could make this a classic cup tie. Team Spotlight – Auchinleck Talbot Auchinleck Talbot have secured a massive glamour tie against Celtic this Sunday evening. While the venue has shifted from Beechwood Park to Rugby Park, the sense of occasion remains clear for the fans and long-term manager Tommy Sloan, who has been at the helm since 2003. Talbot’s road to the fourth round has been clinical. Dispatching Haddington, local rivals Cumnock, Gretna, and Dumbarton, netting 13 goals along the way. This marks their first return to this stage since 2022, when they hosted Hearts in a memorable 5-0 defeat. Regardless of the final score, Sunday’s fixture is a financial game-changer that secures the club’s future for years to come. Manager to Watch – Jim Goodwin Dundee United welcome Ayr United to Tannadice in a clash that feels pivotal for Jim Goodwin. After a brutal start to 2026, headlined by a painful derby loss to Dundee and a heavy defeat at the hands of Celtic, Goodwin’s record of just two wins in 13 has left him with zero margin for error. For a club that finished fourth last season and enjoyed a brief stint in the European qualifiers, the current slump is a bitter pill for the Tangerine faithful to swallow. The visitors are a difficult test, Scott Brown’s Ayr United sit 4th in the championship, and have enjoyed a run of 1 defeat in their last 11. For United, victory is crucial to end their dismal run.

January 15, 2026

Scottish Cup Fourth Round Draw

The teams have been drawn for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup which is set to take place across the weekend beginning 17th January. From Camelon Juniors in the East of Scotland Premier Division all the way up to 42 time winners of this trophy Celtic. Here is how the teams have been drawn. One of the biggest games to be played is Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic a game that could see a major away support heading to the Ayrshire team. Camelon Juniors stunned Edinburgh City in the previous round, and their reward for that is a home tie against Elgin. The Spartans have drawn a potential East Coast derby if Tranent FC can beat Inverness after the game was postponed at the weekend due to a waterlogged pitch at Forrester Park. Kilmarnock will take on Dundee, Hearts host Falkirk and St Mirren will travel to Livingston for the all Premiership team ties. Annan Athletic will travel up to Ibrox to play Rangers and Stranraer will also make the journey to Glasgow to take on Queens Park. Newly appointed Billy Davies will take his Greenock Morton side to Stenhousemuir, and their former manager Dougie Imrie’s Raith Rovers will face last years Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen at Pittodrie. A battle of the bottom for League One sides Kelty Hearts and Cove Rangers. Their most recent meeting ended in a 2-0 to Thomas O’Ware’s side. Ross County will make the long journey down to take on Motherwell who have been in good form recently. Partick Thistle have drawn against Montrose. Airdrieonians host Arbroath. Scott Brown’s Ayr United travel to Dundee United and Hibernian will face their former manager Neil Lennon’s Dunfermline Athletic side. Over the years the Scottish cup is always something football fans look forward too and with some interesting draws for the fourth round it is shaping up to be another exciting competition.

November 30, 2025

Linlithgow Rose 1-3 Queen’s Park: visitors avoid early scare to progress in scottish cup

Linlithgow Rose 1-3 Queen’s Park McMullan (15′) Murray (26′) Savoury (57′) Fowler (68′) Queen’s Park secured passage to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup after coming from behind to defeat Linlithgow Rose at Prestonfield. The lowland league side took an unlikely lead on the 15 minute mark. Connor McMullan side-footed Cammy Thomson’s low cross in the bottom corner. The visitors responded ten minutes later from a corner. Aidan Connolly’s left footed cross was met by the towering Euan Murray to haul Sean Crighton’s side level. Queen’s Park seized control in the second period, thanks to two goals. Grant Savoury bundled home Louis Longridge’s strike, before Josh Fowler’s close range header. Linlithgow Rose: Binnie, Watson, Greene, Skinner, Thomson, Maguire, Berry, McMullan, Kennedy, Stenhouse, Rae Queens Park: Ferrie, Pignatiello, Murray, Shiels, Fieldson, Longridge, MacGregor, Connolly, Savoury, Drozd, Fowler

November 28, 2025

Scottish Cup Third Round Preview

The Scottish Cup third round returns as some mouth-watering ties away in this round with the potential of some Scottish Cup shocks. Linlithgow Rose v Queens Park Lowland League outfit Linlithgow Rose welcome Championship side Queens Park on Friday night. The hosts sit fourth, just five point off league leaders, Clydebank. The lowland league side bowed out of the third round last season, losing 4-0 at home to Championship side Raith Rovers. The Spiders made it all the way to the final eight last season, losing out to Aberdeen after a 4-1 defeat at Pittodrie. Queens Park created history last season, knocking out giants, Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox, yet sit 8th this season, two points off bottom placed Airdrieonians. Raith Rovers v Alloa Athletic. Raith Rovers host League One side Alloa in which will be Dougie Imrie’s first match in charge at Stark’s Park since arriving from Morton. Alloa last campaign failed to make it past round two following a 3-2 defeat at Dumbarton. Raith however, they were knocked out in round five following a 5-0 defeat away to Celtic. Alloa sit third in League One as they hunt for a return to the Championship. Raith are currently sixth, four points out of the promotion spots. Stenhousemuir v Clachnachuddin Stenny welcome Highland League outfit Clachnachuddin. The League One side sit second just four points off leaders, Inverness as they aim for promotion to the second division for the first time in their history. The Clach sit second, just two points behind Brechin City and have been unbelievable as they look to create history. Clachnachuddin were defeated by Linlithgow Rose 3-0 last season to knock the Inverness based side out early doors. The hosts on Saturday were defeated in Round four with a 3-0 defeat against Dunfermline Athletic. Airdrieonians v Hamilton Championship side Airdrie welcome League One strugglers Hamilton. Both sides are facing their own battles as Airdrie sit bottom in their league as Accies face issues financially. Hamilton themselves sit fifth, just one point behind East Fife in League One. Last season, Airdrie dropped out in the fifth round after a 4-0 defeat at Dundee. Hamilton were defeated in the same round, losing out 1-0 at St Johnstone. Annan v Buckie Thistle Annan of League Two meet Buckie in the third round. Annan sit eighth in their league after a dire start to their campaign. Buckie are seventh in the Highland League after a shaky start to their season. Buckie were dumped out first round to Clydebank after losing 2-0 despite being on nine-men. Annan were defeated by Fraserburgh 2-0 in the same round as Buckie dream on pulling off another shock over Annan. Ayr United v Turriff United The first ever meeting between the Championship and Highland league sides. Ayr are third in the Championship as the Honest Men continue their battles for the title. Turriff have struggled in the Highland League this season as they sit 14th in the Breedon Highland League as they will need to be at their best if they’re to progress. Turriff were knocked out by 10-man Fraserburgh last campaign after a 3-1 defeat. A Round five defeat to Hibernian confirmed the fate of Ayr United last campaign. Banks O’Dee v Ross County Banks O’Dee welcome the Highlanders to Spain Park in the Scottish Cup. Banks O’Dee are sixth in the Highland League, 10 points off top spot with two games in hand. County have had a difficult return to the Championship as the Staggies sit 8th as they continue to struggle. Banks O’Dee were knocked out by Hamilton last season in a game they’d say they were very unlucky to lose. The Aberdeen side also shocked East Fife 1-0 in the process. The Staggies were put out instantly by Livingston, a 3-2 defeat in Dingwall. Benburb v Montrose Montrose travel to face junior side Benburb in the Scottish Cup. Benburb are the lowest ranked side remaining as they sit 12th in the West of Scotland first division. Montrose sit 8th in League One, just 6 points off of 10th placed, Kelty Hearts. The side from Govan didn’t appear to play in last year’s Scottish Cup, their last time in the Scottish Cup was 2022, losing out 2-0 to Wick Academy. Queens Park deflated the hope of Montrose, knocking out the Links Park side 3-2. Bonnyrigg Rose v The Spartans Lowland League title challengers, Bonnyrigg welcome League Two leaders The Spartans. Bonnyrigg Rose were relegated from League Two last season as they look to fight back to return. The Spartans are also having a great season so far, topping their league. Bonnyrigg were knocked out right away with a 3-1 defeat away to East Kilbride at K-Park. Spartans were also put out at the same time, a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Lowland League outfit, Cowdenbeath. Camelon Juniors v Edinburgh City Junior side, Camelon Junior sit fourth in the East Of Scotland Premier division as they go up against bottom of League Two, Edinburgh City despite the Cityzens point deductions earlier this season. Camelon Juniors were beaten at first attempt after a 1-0 defeat to Highland League opponents, Keith. Championship, Dunfermline were at the driving seat as they knocked out the League Two side following a 2-1 win last season. Dumbarton v Auchinleck Talbot The junior side who have made a big name for themselves in recent times make the trip to Dumbarton on Saturday. Auchinleck sit second in the Premier Division, five points off Troon who sit top despite three games in hand. The Sons’ sit 7th in League Two following relegation last season. Broxburn were the side which saw Auchinleck bow out last season as they hope for a better result this time around. Dumbarton had a slight run last campaign but Airdrie had other ideas and ended their Scottish Cup hopes. Dunfermline v Queen Of The South The Pars’ sit fifth in the Championship after an alright start to the season. The visitors sit 6th in the third division

November 27, 2025

Scottish Cup