“League Cup Kickoff: Celtic Faces Hibernian, Underdogs Aim for Upsets in August”
Last year’s double winners, Celtic, will begin their League Cup journey at home against Hibernian.
Motherwell, who won their final group stage match against Partick Thistle on penalties, will face Kilmarnock in another all-Premiership clash.
Dundee will be the favorites when they host Championship side Airdrieonians, but League 1 champions Falkirk might be hopeful for an upset at home against Heart of Midlothian.
Unexpected group winners Spartans from League Two, who were likely hoping for a high-profile match, will host Ross County.
Jim Goodwin will take Dundee United to play against his former club St Mirren, while Aberdeen, who were impressive under new manager Jimmy Thelin in Group A, will play Championship team Queen’s Park, who gave Hibs a tough challenge in their group.
The eight matches are scheduled for the weekend of August 17 and 18.