Holders St Mirren Draw Rangers in League Cup Last 16 The Scottish football calendar has long been dominated by the rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, collectively known as the Old Firm.
However, their stranglehold on domestic competitions has also led to complaints of uneven participation from other teams. This year's Premier Sports Cup draw has done little to alleviate these concerns.
The top seeds – Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, and Motherwell – were given byes directly into the last 16 because they are representing Scotland in European competitions.