Premier Sports Cup draw sees Ayr United set for clash with St Mirren as group stage revealed
Ayr have learned their Premier Sports Cup fate this lunchtime after being drawn in Group D of the new season's first competition.
Scott Brown's side will tackle Premiership opposition in the shape of St Mirren, who enjoyed an excellent season to finish inside the top six under Steven Robinson.
The Honest Men will also face newly promoted Arbroath after the Red Lichties won promotion back to the Championship following a great season at Gayfield.
United's group is completed by League Two sides Annan Athletic and Forfar.
The group stage will kick off on the weekend of July 12 and run through until the end of the month before the curtain is raised on the new league season.
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