The Premier Sports Cup group stage delivered high drama, with Dundee facing an early exit after stunning upsets. St Johnstone snatched a late winner, while St Mirren and Ayr United delivered goal fests, setting a thrilling stage for the competition's progression.
The Premier Sports Cup kicked off with unexpected results. St Mirren lost a penalty shootout, Steven Pressley's Dundee suffered a home defeat, and Ross County stumbled. But Falkirk soared with a 7-0 win, while Kilmarnock and Livingston also won.
The Scottish League Cup, now Premier Sports Cup, begins its 80th anniversary with a major broadcast deal. Forty teams compete in unique group stages, featuring intriguing rules and new managerial debuts across Scotland.
