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Rangers draw Aberdeen and Hearts face Hibernian in League Cup semi-finals

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Rangers draw Aberdeen and Hearts face Hibernian in League Cup semi-finals
Summary

The semi-final draw for the Premier Sports Cup has set up two high-profile ties scheduled for the weekend of October 31 to November 1 at Hampden Park. Rangers will compete against Aberdeen, while Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian are paired in the Edinburgh derby. These matchups follow a series of quarter-final results where Rangers moved past Celtic, Aberdeen secured a spot by defeating Kilmarnock on penalties, and both Hibernian and Hearts earned 3-0 wins against Ross County and Stenhousemuir, respectively. The upcoming fixture marks the second Edinburgh derby this season, following a 3-1 win for Hearts at Easter Road earlier in the Scottish Premiership campaign. Rangers enter the semi-final stage seeking to repeat their success from the 2023-24 season, when they captured the trophy after a 1-0 victory against Aberdeen in the final.

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By the Numbers
  • •Semi-final ties will be held at Hampden Park on October 31 and November 1.
  • •Rangers will play against Aberdeen for a place in the final.
  • •Heart of Midlothian will face Hibernian in the other semi-final fixture.
  • •Hearts previously won the league meeting between the two Edinburgh clubs 3-1.
  • •Aberdeen advanced to the last four by eliminating Kilmarnock in a penalty shootout.
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  • 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers v Aberdeen & Edinburgh derby in League Cup semis
  • 1:26 PMBBC Sport — Rangers v Aberdeen & Edinburgh derby in League Cup semis
What they're saying
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Rangers have been drawn against Aberdeen in the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup, while rivals Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian will face off in the other tie at Hampden Park.

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Rangers have been drawn against Aberdeen in the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup, while rivals Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian will face off in the other tie at Hampden Park.

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