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 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.
- •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
- 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
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 7:22 PMHolders St Mirren start with win as Linlithgow cause shock
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.
- BBC FootballJul 11, 2026, 7:22 PMHolders St Mirren start with win as Linlithgow cause shock
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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