The draw for group stage of the Betfred Cup took place this afternoon, and St Mirren’s South Section group is as follows:
Group H
St Mirren
Dunfermline
Albion Rovers
Edinburgh City
East Kilbride
The group stage draw sees the 40 participating clubs scheduled to play four games across five match dates – 13/14 July, 16/17 July, 20/21 July, 23/24 July and 27/28 July - subject to broadcast selections.
The format, announced in advance of the 2016 Betfred Cup, sees all drawn group stage matches go straight to a penalty shoot-out with the winners earning an extra ‘bonus point’ in addition to the traditional point given for a draw.
The eight group winners and four best runners-up progress to the last 16 where they are joined by holders Celtic and fellow European representatives Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Rangers.
The full group stage fixture list, including BT Sport live TV selections, will be confirmed in due course.
