It is almost time for the second stage of the Premier Sports Cup already with the group stages coming to a close this weekend.
It means that Scotland's European representatives will now be joining in on the action as the last 16 ties approach, with the draw just a day away. The clashes are scheduled for next month, with some shocking early exits during the group stages. Hibs have been knocked out after an SPFL sanction teamed with poor performances saw them fail to secure enough points.
Fellow Premiership sides St Mirren and St Johnstone have also bowed out of the competition already after both finished third in Group E and Group F respectively. But those remaining will now fight it out in knock-out rounds. The eight group winners and three best runners-up progress to the last 16, where they are joined by the five clubs competing in European competitions this campaign.
Record Sport have all the info you need or how and when to watch the draw.
When is the Premier Sports Cup last 16 draw?
The Premier Sports Cup last 16 draw takes place tomorrow - Sunday, July 24 - after the full-time whistle at Pittodrie where Aberdeen host Raith Rovers.
The game kicks off at 3pm, with Raith Rovers needing all three points to qualify as one of the three best runners up from the group stages. Aberdeen have already secured their spot as they top Group A at the moment.
Is the draw on TV and is there a live stream?
The draw will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 following Aberdeen vs Raith Rovers on Sunday. The draw can also be viewed live on the Premier Sports Player.
Which teams are in the hat?
The Scottish sides who secured their slot in a European competition this season have yet to play a Premier Sports Cup clash this season. Celtic, Rangers, Heart of Midlothian, Dundee United and Motherwell will join the competition for the last 16.
It means the teams are as follows:
- Celtic
- Rangers
- Hearts
- Dundee United
- Motherwell
- Kilmarnock
- Aberdeen
- Partick Thistle
- Ross County
- Falkirk
- Arbroath
- Annan
- Inverness
- Dundee
- Livingston
- Queen of the South/Raith Rovers
The seeded teams in the last 16 will be the five Euro qualifiers alongside the three group winners with the best records. As it stands, Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dundee United and Motherwell will be joined by Ross Country, Arbroath and Dundee.
However, Jim Goodwin's Dons squad will take Ross County's place if they secure all three points on Sunday.
When will games be played?
This year's Premier Sports Cup last 16 ties will be played on either August 30 or August 31. It means the games will be midweek, on either a Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
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