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St Mirren secures win; Linlithgow upsets Morton in cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

St Mirren secures win; Linlithgow upsets Morton in cup opener
Summary

St Mirren began their Premier Sports Cup title defense with a decisive 4-0 victory against Dumbarton. The match took place on July 11, 2026. Meanwhile, Linlithgow Rose delivered a surprise defeat to Greenock Morton, the second-tier side, as they hosted the Lowland League champions at home. The upset marks a significant moment for Linlithgow as they progressed in the tournament. Both matches highlight the unpredictable nature of cup competitions early in the season.

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  • •St Mirren beats Dumbarton 4-0 in the Premier Sports Cup
  • •Linlithgow Rose defeats Greenock Morton at home
  • •Both matches took place on July 11, 2026
  • •St Mirren is the defending champion
  • •Linlithgow Rose is the Lowland League champion
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  • 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Holders St Mirren start with win as Linlithgow cause shock
  • 7:22 PMBBC Football — Holders St Mirren start with win as Linlithgow cause shock
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Holders St Mirren start the defence of the Premier Sports Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Dumbarton as second-tier Greenock Morton suffer a shock defeat at home to Lowland League champions Linlithgow Rose.

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Holders St Mirren start the defence of the Premier Sports Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Dumbarton as second-tier Greenock Morton suffer a shock defeat at home to Lowland League champions Linlithgow Rose.

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