Podcast previews upcoming League Cup quarter-final matches in Scottish football
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The Scottish Football Podcast previews a series of upcoming League Cup quarter-final fixtures scheduled for this weekend. Stenhousemuir faces Hearts amid discussions regarding their recent performance, while Kilmarnock and Aberdeen enter their respective ties under increasing pressure. Hibs prepares for a match against Ross County, with analysts questioning if the result will prove defining for the club. The broadcast also centers on the first Old Firm meeting of the campaign between Rangers and Celtic. Analysts Scott Allan and Ewan Murray join host Martin Dowden to discuss the tactical stakes for Rangers manager Derek McInnes and assess Celtic's current roster of match-winners. The discussion covers the potential for upsets and the general outlook for the remaining clubs in the competition.
- •The podcast examines if Stenhousemuir can maintain momentum against Hearts.
- •Kilmarnock and Aberdeen face pressure heading into their quarter-final matches.
- •Hibs travels to Ross County for a critical fixture in the competition.
- •Derek McInnes prepares Rangers for the first Old Firm meeting of the campaign.
- •Analysts assess the influence of match-winners within the Celtic squad.
- 7:00 AMBBC Football — Podcast: Focus on League Cup quarter-finals
"Can Stenhousemuir stun Hearts and will Rangers finally deliver against Celtic?
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