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Archive — Saturday, 12 September 2026

Hibernian and Aberdeen face Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals today, while Hearts prepare for Monday's trip to Falkirk. St Mirren cope with a mounting injury list as the squad depth is tested.

Match news

Hibs travel to Ross County

Hibernian travel to the Global Energy Stadium on Saturday at 16:00 for a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Ross County.

Dons face Kilmarnock Cup tie

Aberdeen travel to Rugby Park on Saturday at 19:45 for a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Kilmarnock.

Killie host Aberdeen

Kilmarnock host Aberdeen at Rugby Park on Saturday at 19:45 in a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final.

Bairns host Hearts

Falkirk host Hearts at Falkirk Stadium on Monday 15 September at 19:45 in the Premiership.

Hearts travel to Falkirk

Hearts travel to Falkirk Stadium on Monday 15 September at 19:45 in a Premiership fixture.

Steelmen host Aberdeen

Motherwell host Aberdeen at Fir Park on Sunday 15 September at 19:45 in the Premiership.

Oosenbrugh debut marks youth breakthrough

Defender Charley Oosenbrugh, 16, made his first-team debut this week after six years progressing through the Dundee Academy. The Dark Blues also saw defender Ryan Astley extend his contract to 2029.

Tanners sit ninth after mixed start

Dundee United hold 5 points from 6 Premiership matches with a -5 goal difference, having drawn 1-1 with Falkirk on 5 September.

Saints without Gullan

St Johnstone forward Jamie Gullan ruled out with a groin injury, though loan signing Josh Campbell is available for the Falkirk visit on 19 September.

Paisley side managing injuries

St Mirren balance their strong early form with mounting injuries: Killian Phillips (shin), Liam Donnelly (abductor), and Malik Dijksteel (hamstring) all sidelined.

Transfers & rumours

Astley signs long-term deal

Dundee defender Ryan Astley has extended his contract with the club until 2029, securing one of their key defensive players.

Club news

Jambos unbeaten ahead of Falkirk

Hearts continue an eight-game unbeaten run into Monday's Premiership trip to Falkirk, with manager Wouter Vrancken looking to extend the streak.

McLeish earns Manager of Month

St Mirren boss Craig McLeish was named Glen's Vodka Manager of the Month for August after a strong start to the campaign.

Youth graduate breaks through

Dundee defender Charley Oosenbrugh, 16, made his first-team debut after progressing through the Dundee Academy since age 6.

Hibs target Cup progression

Hibernian travel to Ross County seeking to progress through the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals on Saturday afternoon.

Championship

Livi thrash Morton

Livingston put four past Greenock Morton in a 4-1 romp on Thursday evening, moving up the Championship table with an emphatic victory.

From the fan channels

Falkirk fans eye Hearts upset

Falkirk supporters on Pie and Bovril are bracing for Monday's visit of unbeaten Hearts, but the fanbase sees the home advantage as a genuine opportunity. The mood is cautiously optimistic despite the Bairns' poor start to the season.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Hearts confidence high heading to Falkirk

Hearts fans on the Hearts Juggernaut thread on Pie and Bovril are riding high with the team's eight-game unbeaten run. The fanbase expects another win on Monday, though acknowledges away fixtures always carry risk.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Aberdeen supporters back Dons Cup push

Aberdeen fans on Vital Aberdeen are using Saturday's Cup tie as a chance to reset after a difficult early season. The fanbase points to the cup as a route back to confidence and sees Kilmarnock as beatable on the day.

Source: Vital Aberdeen

Killie fans hungry for cup run

Kilmarnock supporters on Pie and Bovril are hopeful Saturday's Cup quarter-final will spark the side's campaign after a dreadful Premiership start. The fanbase believes a deep cup run could shift momentum.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Hibs fans ready for Ross County trip

Hibernian supporters on Pie and Bovril are backing the team for the Cup quarter-final at Ross County on Saturday. The fanbase sees the Premier Sports Cup as a valuable outlet after a mixed league start.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Paisley supporters manage injury toll

St Mirren fans on the 2026/27 thread on Pie and Bovril remain upbeat despite the mounting injury list affecting the squad. The fanbase credits Craig McLeish's management and squad depth for navigating the crisis.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Steelmen faithful eye Aberdeen test

Motherwell supporters on Pie and Bovril are preparing for Sunday's visit of Aberdeen, hoping to build on recent improvements. The fanbase sees it as a key fixture for the season's trajectory.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Saints fans cope without Gullan

St Johnstone supporters on the Double Winning thread on Pie and Bovril are managing the loss of Jamie Gullan to injury. The fanbase believes Josh Campbell's return from loan adds depth to the midfield.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Tanners fans united behind Goodwin

Dundee United supporters on the Dundee United FC 2026/27 thread on Pie and Bovril remain patient with Jim Goodwin's rebuilding project. The fanbase views the 1-1 draw with Falkirk as genuine progress after heavy defeats.

Source: Pie and Bovril

Dundee fans encouraged by youth talent

Dundee supporters on the All things Dundee FC thread on Pie and Bovril are buoyed by the emergence of 16-year-old Charley Oosenbrugh in the first team. The fanbase sees youth development as a silver lining during a difficult campaign.

Source: Pie and Bovril

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Updated 2026-09-12 14:18 UTC

#TeamPGDPts
1Celtic61118
2Rangers6313
3Hearts5712
4St Mirren6210
5Motherwell538
6Dundee617
7St Johnstone6-17
8Hibernian5-26
9Dundee United6-55
10Aberdeen5-54
11Falkirk5-42
12Kilmarnock5-101