Celtic extended their unbeaten run to six matches with a 1-0 win at St Johnstone on Wednesday, while Rangers came from behind to beat St Mirren 1-0 in stoppage time. This week sees three Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals involving our clubs.
St Johnstone fell 1-0 to Celtic at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday evening, with Mika Baur scoring in the 52nd minute. The Perth side remain seventh in the table and now turn to Saturday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Falkirk.
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St Mirren suffered a cruel 1-0 defeat at Rangers on Wednesday, conceding in the 90th minute when Bojan Miovski struck. The Paisley side created chances but left empty-handed after a tight contest at Ibrox.
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Hearts travel to Stenhousemuir on Friday evening (19:45) in a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final that will test more than just results. Manager Wouter Vrancken warned his side they "have to be above emotions" and dismissed the artificial surface as an excuse, saying "excuses are for losers". Hearts must navigate injuries to Spittal, Halkett, and Kingsley while facing a Championship side top of the table.
Hibernian travel to Ross County on Saturday (15:00) in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at the Global Energy Stadium. The Easter Road side seek to bounce back from recent league struggles.
Aberdeen welcome Kilmarnock to Pittodrie on Saturday for a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final (17:45). Stephen Robinson's side are seeking momentum after a difficult start to the league campaign, sitting tenth with four points from five matches.
Kilmarnock travel to Aberdeen on Saturday in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final (17:45). The Rugby Park side, bottom of the league on one point, are hunting their first win of the season and see the cup as an opportunity.
Motherwell prepare for a Premiership clash with Aberdeen at Fir Park on Tuesday (19:45). The Steelmen sit fifth with five matches played and look to build on recent form.
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been released from hospital after a health scare that forced his absence from recent matches. The manager expressed gratitude for the support received and is set to resume duties as the club navigates squad depth challenges with multiple players sidelined.
Dundee sit sixth on seven points from six matches. The Dark Blues continue recovery from injuries sustained in recent weeks as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
Falkirk's early-season injury crisis deepened this week with on-loan winger Conor McLeod sidelined by a knee injury after his promising debut. Manager John McGlynn called it a "bitter blow" as the newly promoted side manages an extensive casualty list.
Hearts midfielder Blair Spittal continues recovery from a shin injury sustained on 3 September. The midfielder will miss several months of action, forcing manager Neilson to manage squad depth in the engine room.
St Mirren midfielder Liam Donnelly is out with an abductor injury and continues rehabilitation away from the first-team squad. The Paisley side also carry longer-term absences including Jonah Ayunga (out until January) and Malik Dijksteel.
Manager Neil McCann is targeting the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Aberdeen as a catalyst for Kilmarnock's season. McCann said a Hampden trip would "give everyone a lift" at Rugby Park after a difficult league start that has left the side bottom.
Stenhousemuir continue their remarkable start to the Championship, remaining unbeaten through five matches and sitting top of the table with 13 points. Manager Marvin Bartley's side earned August's Championship Manager of the Month award and now face Premiership Hearts in a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final on Friday (19:45).
Partick Thistle sit second in the Championship with 11 points from five matches. The Maryhill side sit just two points behind leaders Stenhousemuir in a competitive title race with Raith Rovers third on ten points.
Inverness CT have struggled in their Championship step-up after winning the League One title last season. The Highland club remain winless with three points from five games, sitting ninth in the table after losses to Raith Rovers and other early-season setbacks.
Falkirk supporters on Pie and Bovril have rallied behind manager John McGlynn despite the injury crisis. Fans acknowledge the "bitter blow" of McLeod's injury but point to the manager's recruitment strategy as the path forward for a newly promoted side managing multiple casualties.
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Hearts supporters on Hearts Standard and Pie and Bovril are approaching the Stenhousemuir trip with cautious optimism. While confident the Jambos can handle a Championship side, there's acknowledgement of the injury pile-up with Spittal, Halkett and Kingsley all sidelined, testing squad depth.
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Motherwell supporters on Pie and Bovril expressed renewed optimism after recent performances stabilised. The Fir Park faithful see genuine reason for hope following early-season struggles, with the midfielder and defensive additions starting to gel.
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St Johnstone supporters on the Double Winning thread at Pie and Bovril remain behind manager Craig Valakari despite the defeat to Celtic. The Perth fanbase is processing the loss but keeping focus on what comes next, with confidence in the project's long-term direction despite early setbacks.
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Hibernian supporters on Hibs.net and Pie and Bovril are processing recent league struggles with mixed emotions. The Easter Road fanbase had pinned hopes on another European run after last season's Conference League adventure, but now navigates domestic form concerns heading into the Ross County cup tie.
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Kilmarnock supporters on Pie and Bovril are backing manager Neil McCann's push for a Premier Sports Cup run as a route back to form. After a difficult league start, the Rugby Park fanbase sees a Hampden trip as the turning point that could restore confidence and momentum.
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Aberdeen supporters expressed frustration on Vital Aberdeen following recent performances, with reports of tension in the Pittodrie dressing room. The fanbase remains supportive but is demanding a marked improvement from manager Stephen Robinson ahead of the Kilmarnock cup tie.
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Stenhousemuir supporters are embracing an unprecedented era, watching their club lead the Championship after promotion from League One. The Warriors fanbase has rallied behind manager Marvin Bartley's ambitious project, with the Ochilview support celebrating the unbeaten run and Manager of the Month recognition.
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