Scottish Cup draw made as minnows dare to dream

The road to Hampden has started for some of the nation’s smaller football clubs.

The first round draw for the Scottish Cup was made earlier today.

Inverness are the current cup holders.placeholder image
Inverness are the current cup holders.

It is as follows:

Banks O’Dee vs Cove Rangers

BSC Glasgow vs Auchinleck Talbot

Strathspey Thistle vs Edinburgh University

Lothian Thistle / Girvan vs Kelty Hearts

Preston Athletic vs Fort William

Lossiemouth vs Forres Mechanics

Keith vs Inverurie Loco Works

Spartans vs Coldstream

Hawick Royal Albert vs Huntly

Deveronvale vs Clachnacuddin

Threave Rovers vs University of Stirling

Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Linlithgow Rose

Cumbernauld Colts vs Glasgow University

Nairn County vs Selkirk

Buckie Thistle vs Rothes

Fraserburgh vs Dalbeattie Star

Wick Academy vs Whitehill Welfare

Formartine United vs Gretna 2008

Ties will be played on Saturday, September 26.

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