Ayr United faces Kilmarnock in Scottish League Cup weekend showdown
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Scottish League Cup weekend features a critical matchup as Ayr United takes on Kilmarnock on August 14, 2026. Ayr United, unbeaten this season, aims to increase pressure on Kilmarnock in their Ayrshire Derby clash. The podcast preview also highlights Dundee's attempt to follow up on their recent win over Aberdeen and questions how Dundee United will handle a strengthened Celtic squad. Rangers are under scrutiny as they face St Mirren after a disappointing European campaign. Predictions and potential upsets are discussed by the podcast panel.
- •Ayr United remains unbeaten going into the derby
- •Dundee looks to build on recent success over Aberdeen
- •Dundee United prepares for a strong Celtic side
- •Rangers seek redemption against St Mirren after European setbacks
- •Podcast panel offers predictions for weekend matchups
- 7:00 AMBBC Football — Podcast: Scottish League Cup weekend preview
"League Cup Weekend: Can Ayr Humble Killie? Can St Mirren Deepen Rangers' Trouble?
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