The Scottish Cup third round draw has been made, with the likes of Aberdeen, holders Celtic, Dundee United and the rest of the Premiership joining in.
Teams up and down Scotland are looking to stop Celtic dominance in the competition, with the Hoops winning the last four tournaments. The final of last season’s was played less than a month ago, Celtic beating Hearts in a dramatic final.
Celtic faced off against Hearts in the Scottish Cup final last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)
Already this season’s has kicked off and we have reached the third round. But the first round has still to be completed, Camelon Juniors v Brora Rangers still to play a tie to complete that round, Hearts awaiting the victor.
More than half of Saturday’s second round ties were postponed due to the weather too, meaning 46 teams were in that hat for this round. Some glamour ties were pulled.
Dundee United could host Partick Thistle in one tie while Kilmarnock will travel to League One or Two opposition, Motherwell likewise facing lower league opposition. Cove Rangers travel to Ibrox in one glamour tie while Arbroath or Falkirk will make their way to Celtic Park. There’s also a Highland derby and an all-Premiership tie.
Here is the full third round draw for the 2020/21 Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup third round draw
Forfar Athletic v Airdrieonians or Edinburgh City
Dundee United v Partick Thistle or Cowdenbeath
Livingston v Stirling Albion or Raith Rovers
Camelon or Brora Rangers or Hearts v Stranraer
Peterhead or Stenhousemuir v Kilmarnock
Rangers v Cove Rangers
Celtic v Arbroath or Falkirk
Ross County v Buckie Thistle or Inverness CT
Queen of the South v Hibs
Dumbarton or Huntly v Aberdeen
East Fife v Morton/Dunfermline
Hamilton Accies v St Mirren
Dundee v St Johnstone
Elgin City or Ayr United v Keith or Clyde
Formartine United or Annan Athletic v Motherwell
Fraserburgh v Nairn County or Montrose
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