Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 15:30 | 1 |
Celtic vs Rangers
|
8-7 |
| 11/03 15:00 | 2 |
Motherwell vs Rangers
|
1-2 |
| 11/02 17:30 | 2 |
Celtic vs Aberdeen
|
6-0 |
| 09/22 14:00 | 3 |
Celtic vs Falkirk
|
5-2 |
| 09/21 16:30 | 3 |
Rangers vs Dundee
|
3-0 |
| 09/21 16:30 | 3 |
Aberdeen vs Spartans FC
|
4-0 |
| 09/20 18:45 | 3 |
[1] Motherwell vs Dundee Utd
[2] 
|
2-1 |
| 08/18 14:00 | 8 |
Celtic vs Hibernian
|
3-1 |
| 08/18 13:00 | 8 |
Motherwell vs Kilmarnock
|
1-0 |
| 08/18 13:00 | 8 |
Dundee Utd vs St Mirren
|
1-0 |
| 08/17 16:45 | 8 |
Rangers vs St Johnstone
|
2-0 |
| 08/17 14:00 | 8 |
[1] Dundee vs Airdrieonians
[2] 
|
6-1 |
Teams
Livingston
Dundee
Ross County
Hibernian
Partick
Motherwell
Falkirk
Dunfermline
Ayr
Dundee Utd
St Johnstone
Morton
Queen of South
Raith
Hamilton
Kilmarnock
St Mirren
Alloa
Inverness CT
Rangers
Arbroath
Airdrieonians
East Fife
Hearts
Dumbarton
Stranraer
Queen's Park
Stenhousemuir
Peterhead
Stirling
Annan Athletic
Elgin
Clyde
Montrose
Celtic
Aberdeen
Forfar
Cowdenbeath
Brechin
Cove Rangers
Kelty Hearts
Berwick Rangers
East Kilbride
Spartans
Buckie Thistle
Bonnyrigg Rose
Brora Rangers FC
East Stirlingshire
Fraserburgh
Morton U20
Wikipedia - Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup (also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a football competition open to all Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs. First held in 1946–47, it is the oldest national League cup in existence. The competition had a straight knockout format but became a group and knockout competition from 2016–17.
Rangers are the record holders of the cup, winning 28 times. Celtic are the current holders, winning their 22nd title after beating Rangers 3–3 (5-4 pen.) at Hampden Park on 15 December 2024.
The domestic television rights are held by Premier Sports who replaced BT Sport from the 2019–20 season.
History
The cup has its origins in a regional cup competition called the Southern League Cup which was introduced in 1940 when wartime restrictions led to a suspension of the Scottish Cup. This tournament was largely regional and did not involve all of the teams who comprised the Scottish Football League prior to the outbreak of war. The first official Scottish Football League Cup was contested during the 1946–47 season, when Rangers defeated Aberdeen in the final.
The competition was very popular with supporters during the first few decades of its existence. The tournament consisted of 8 or 9 groups consisting of 4 or 5 teams. The groups were seeded into 2 sets with the top 16 teams in Division 1 making up the first four groups. This guaranteed that 4 'top' teams would play 4 'lesser' teams in the quarter-finals.
Extra games when the Premier League was formed and expanded European competitions meant that by the early 1980s, its long-winded format, which involved group rounds played early in the season leading to two-legged knock-out rounds, attracted much criticism. In the mid-1980s the tournament was revamped to a shorter, single elimination knock-out format with a final played prior to Christmas, which provided the excitement of a cup final early in the season.
During the 1999–2000 competition, the semi-finals and final were moved to the springtime to avoid the congestion of fixtures caused by the early rounds of the UEFA club competitions and Scotland's representatives in Europe were given automatic byes until the third round of competition.
From the 2016–17 edition the League Cup reverted to a group stage format, with single-elimination knock-out in the last 16 onwards.
Previous finals
Sponsorship
The League Cup has been known by different names due to sponsorship:
| Period | Sponsor | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1946–1978 | No sponsor | Scottish League Cup |
| 1979–1981 | Bell's whisky | Bell's League Cup |
| 1981–1984 | No sponsor | Scottish League Cup |
| 1984–1992 | Skol Lager | Skol Cup |
| 1992–1994 | No sponsor | Scottish League Cup |
| 1994–1998 | Coca-Cola | Coca-Cola Cup |
| 1998–1999 | No sponsor | Scottish League Cup |
| 1999–2008 | CIS Insurance | CIS Insurance Cup |
| 2008–2011 | The Co-operative Insurance | Co-operative Insurance Cup |
| 2011–2013 | Scottish Government | Scottish Communities League Cup |
| 2013–2015 | No sponsor | Scottish League Cup |
| 2015 | QTS Group | The Scottish League Cup presented by QTS (semi-finals and final only) |
| 2015–2016 | Utilita Energy | The Scottish League Cup presented by Utilita |
| 2016–2021 | Betfred | Betfred Cup |
| 2021–2022 | Premier Sports | Premier Sports Cup |
| 2022–2024 | Viaplay | Viaplay Cup |
| 2024–present | Premier Sports | Premier Sports Cup |
The tournament typically kicks off in July, with an initial group stage followed by knockout rounds leading to the final, which is usually held at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The League Cup is known for its exciting matches, showcasing both established stars and emerging talents from across Scottish football.
Clubs compete fiercely for the coveted trophy, which not only offers silverware but also a pathway to European competition for the winner. The Scotland League Cup has a rich history, with legendary clubs like Celtic, Rangers, and Aberdeen frequently vying for the title, making it a highlight of the Scottish football calendar. Fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling encounters, passionate rivalries, and the chance for underdog teams to make their mark in this celebrated tournament.