Premier Sports Cup draw LIVE as Celtic and Aberdeen among clubs awaiting quarter final fate
Six of the eight teams in the hat are confirmed with two ties to be played on Sunday between Kilmarnock vs Dundee United and Livingston vs Hibs after the two away sides played European football on Thursday night.
Holders Celtic booked their spot in the hat with a convincing win over Premiership new boys Falkirk on Friday night at Parkhead and have been joined by Aberdeen, Motherwell, St Mirren and Patrick Thistle from today's 3pm kick-offs.
Rangers and Alloa square off in the late game at Ibrox with the winner earning a spot in that hat.
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