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2021–22 Scottish League Cup

April 09, 2024

The 2021–22 Scottish League Cup (also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 76th season of Scotland's second-most prestigious football knockout competition.

2021–22 Scottish League Cup
Premier Sports Cup logo
Tournament details
CountryScotland
Dates9 July – 19 December 2021
Teams45
Defending championsSt Johnstone
Final positions
ChampionsCeltic (20th title)
Runner-upHibernian
Tournament statistics
Matches played89
Goals scored245 (2.75 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Ally Roy (6 goals)

The format for the 2021–22 competition was similar to the previous five seasons. It began with eight groups of five teams including all 2020–21 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs, excluding those competing in Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League qualifiers, as well as the winners of the 2020–21 Highland Football League (Brora Rangers) and the 2020–21 Lowland Football League (Kelty Hearts).[1]

A difference from recent seasons was that five clubs were given a bye to the last 16 instead of four, due to increased representation in European competition. This meant that another non-league club (East Kilbride) were invited to round out the group stage.[1]

The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition are held exclusively by Premier Sports, who became the tournament's title sponsor in April 2021.[2]

St Johnstone were the defending champions after beating Livingston 1–0 in the last season's final.[3] They were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual winners Celtic, who won their 20th title after beating Hibernian 2–1 in the final.[4]

Schedule edit

Round First match date Fixtures Clubs
Group stage 9 July 2021[5] 80 45 → 16
Second round 13 August 2021[5] 8 16 → 80
Quarter finals 22 September 2021[5] 4 8 → 4
Semi finals 20 November 2021[5] 2 4 → 2
Final 19 December 2021[5] 1 2 → 1

Format edit

The competition began with eight groups of five teams. The five clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League (Rangers and Celtic), Europa League (St Johnstone) and Conference League (Hibernian and Aberdeen) qualifying rounds were given a bye through to the second round. The 40 teams competing in the group stage consisted of the other seven teams that competed in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership, and all of the teams that competed in the 2020–21 Scottish Championship, 2020–21 Scottish League One and 2020–21 Scottish League Two. The 2020–21 Highland Football League and the 2020–21 Lowland Football League champions also competed. Due to a fifth Scottish team participating in European competition and receiving a bye to the second round, an extra spot was available in the group stage. This was taken by Lowland League side East Kilbride, after lots were drawn between the Lowland League and Highland League runners-up for the final place in the groups.

The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the three best runners-up progressed to the second round (last 16), which included the five UEFA qualifying clubs. At this stage, the competition reverted to the traditional knock-out format. The three group winners with the highest points total and the clubs entering at this stage were seeded, with the five group winners with the lowest points unseeded along with the three best runners-up.

Bonus point system edit

In December 2015, the SPFL announced that alongside the new group stage format, a bonus point system would be introduced to provide greater excitement and increase the number of meaningful games at this stage.[6] The traditional point system of awarding three points for a win and one point for a draw is used, however, for each group stage match that finishes in a draw, a penalty shoot-out takes place, with the winner being awarded a bonus point.

Group stage edit

Main article: 2021–22 Scottish League Cup group stage

The group stage was made up of seven teams from the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership, and all ten teams from each of the 2020–21 Scottish Championship, 2020–21 Scottish League One and 2020–21 Scottish League Two, as well as the winners and runners-up of the 2020–21 Lowland Football League and the winners of the 2020–21 Highland Football League. The 40 teams were divided into two sections – North and South – with each section containing four top seeds, four second seeds and 12 unseeded teams. Each section was drawn into four groups with each group comprising one top seed, one second seed and three unseeded teams.

The draw for the group stage took place on 28 May 2021 and was broadcast live on FreeSports & the SPFL YouTube channel.[5]

North edit

Group A edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification HOM STI INV COV PET
1 Heart of Midlothian 4 4 0 0 0 8 0 +8 12 Qualification for the second round — — 1–0 3–0 —
2 Stirling Albion 4 2 1 0 1 8 7 +1 8 0–2 — — — 3–1
3 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4 1 0 1 2 5 6 −1 4 — 2–2p — — 2–0
4 Cove Rangers 4 1 0 0 3 6 10 −4 3 — 2–3 3–1 — —
5 Peterhead 4 1 0 0 3 4 8 −4 3 0–2 — — 3–1 —
Source: [7]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]

Group B edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification DUN ARB KEL ELG EFI
1 Dundee United 4 4 0 0 0 9 1 +8 12 Qualification for the second round — 1–0 — 6–1 —
2 Arbroath 4 3 0 0 1 6 3 +3 9 — — 3–2 — 2–0
3 Kelty Hearts 4 2 0 0 2 8 5 +3 6 0–1 — — — 3–0
4 Elgin City 4 1 0 0 3 5 12 −7 3 — 0–1 1–3 — —
5 East Fife 4 0 0 0 4 2 9 −7 0 0–1 — — 2–3 —
Source: [9]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]

Group C edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification DUN FOR ROS MON BRO
1 Dundee 4 4 0 0 0 14 2 +12 12 Qualification for the second round — 5–2 — — 4–0
2 Forfar Athletic 4 2 1 0 1 6 5 +1 8 — — 3–0[a] p0–0 —
3 Ross County 4 2 0 0 2 5 7 −2 6 0–3[b] — — 4–1 —
4 Montrose 4 1 0 1 2 4 6 −2 4 0–2 — — — 3–0
5 Brora Rangers 4 0 0 0 4 0 9 −9 0 — 0–1 0–1 — —
Source: [12]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
  1. ^ Forfar Athletic were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Ross County, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[10]
  2. ^ Dundee were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Ross County, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[11]

Group D edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification RAI LIV COW ALO BRE
1 Raith Rovers 4 2 1 1 0 5 0 +5 9 Qualification for the second round — — — p0–0 4–0
2 Livingston 4 2 1 0 1 7 3 +4 8 p0–0 — 3–1 — —
3 Cowdenbeath 4 2 0 0 2 5 6 −1 6 0–1 — — — 3–2
4 Alloa Athletic 4 1 0 1 2 2 3 −1 4 — 2–1 0–1 — —
5 Brechin City 4 1 0 0 3 3 10 −7 3 — 0–3 — 1–0 —
Source: [13]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]

South edit

Group E edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification AYR HAM ALB EDI FAL
1 Ayr United 4 3 0 1 0 7 0 +7 10 Qualification for the second round — — — 3–0 3–0[a]
2 Hamilton Academical 4 2 1 0 1 5 4 +1 8 0–1 — p2–2 — —
3 Albion Rovers 4 0 2 1 1 4 8 −4 5 p0–0 — — p1–1 —
4 Edinburgh City 4 1 0 1 2 4 5 −1 4 — 0–1 — — 3–0[b]
5 Falkirk 4 1 0 0 3 6 9 −3 3 — 1–2 5–1 — —
Source: [16]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
  1. ^ Ayr United were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Falkirk, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[14]
  2. ^ Edinburgh City were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Falkirk, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[15]

Group F edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification MOT QPK QOS AIR ANN
1 Motherwell 4 3 0 0 1 6 4 +2 9 Qualification for the second round — — 3–2 — 2–0
2 Queen's Park 4 2 0 1 1 3 2 +1 7 0–1 — — 0–0p —
3 Queen of the South 4 2 0 0 2 9 6 +3 6 – 0–1 — 4–1 —
4 Airdrieonians 4 1 1 1 1 4 5 −1 6 2–0 — — — 1–1p
5 Annan Athletic 4 0 1 0 3 3 8 −5 2 — 1–2 1–3 — —
Source: [17]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]

Group G edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification KIL STR GMO EKI CLY
1 Kilmarnock 4 2 1 0 1 5 6 −1 8 Qualification for the second round — 2–1 p1–1 — —
2 Stranraer 4 2 0 0 2 5 3 +2 6 — — 3–0[a] 1–0 —
3 Greenock Morton 4 1 1 1 1 3 5 −2 6 — — — p0–0 2–1
4 East Kilbride 4 1 0 2 1 5 3 +2 5 3–0[b] — — — 2–2p
5 Clyde 4 1 1 0 2 5 6 −1 5 1–2 1–0 — — —
Source: [20]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
  1. ^ Stranraer were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Greenock Morton, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[18]
  2. ^ East Kilbride were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Kilmarnock, who fielded an ineligible player. The match had originally finished 2–0 to Kilmarnock.[19]

Group H edit

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification STM DNF PAR STE DUM
1 St Mirren 4 4 0 0 0 9 1 +8 12 Qualification for the second round — 1–0 2–0 — —
2 Dunfermline Athletic 4 3 0 0 1 13 5 +8 9 — — — 4–1 5–1
3 Partick Thistle 4 2 0 0 2 6 7 −1 6 — 2–4 — — 2–0
4 Stenhousemuir 4 1 0 0 3 5 10 −5 3 1–3 — 1–2 — —
5 Dumbarton 4 0 0 0 4 2 12 −10 0 0–3[a] — — 1–2 —
Source: [22]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
  1. ^ St Mirren were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Dumbarton, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[21]

Best runners-up edit

Pos Grp Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 H Dunfermline Athletic 4 3 0 0 1 13 5 +8 9 Qualification for the second round
2 B Arbroath 4 3 0 0 1 6 3 +3 9
3 D Livingston 4 2 1 0 1 7 3 +4 8
4 A Stirling Albion 4 2 1 0 1 8 7 +1 8
5 C Forfar Athletic 4 2 1 0 1 6 5 +1 8
6 E Hamilton Academical 4 2 1 0 1 5 4 +1 8
7 F Queen's Park 4 2 0 1 1 3 2 +1 7
8 G Stranraer 4 2 0 0 2 5 3 +2 6
Source: [23]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]

Knockout phase edit

Second round edit

Draw and seeding edit

Aberdeen, Celtic, Hibernian, Rangers and St Johnstone entered the competition at this stage, after receiving a bye for the group stage due to their participation in UEFA club competitions.

The five UEFA-qualifying clubs and the three group winners with the best record were seeded for the draw.

The draw for the second round took place on 25 July 2021.[24]

Teams in Bold advanced to the quarter-finals.

Notes

Matches edit

13 August 2021 Rangers 5–0Dunfermline AthleticGlasgow
19:30
[25] Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
Attendance: 41,467
Referee: Willie Collum
14 August 2021 Ayr United1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 p)		 Dundee United Ayr
15:00 Adeloye   56' [26] Clark   80' (pen.) Stadium: Somerset Park
Attendance: 2,196
Referee: Nick Walsh
Penalties
14 August 2021 Dundee 1–0MotherwellDundee
15:00 Ashcroft   78' [27] Stadium: Dens Park
Attendance: 3,700
Referee: Kevin Clancy
14 August 2021 Livingston 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 p)		St MirrenLivingston
15:00 Forrest   41' [28] McCarthy   82' Stadium: Almondvale Stadium
Attendance: 1,855
Referee: David Munro
Penalties
15 August 2021 Raith Rovers 2–1AberdeenKirkcaldy
12:00
[29] Emmanuel-Thomas   13' Stadium: Stark's Park
Attendance: 3,297
Referee: Steven McLean
15 August 2021 Arbroath2–2 (a.e.t.)
(2–3 p)		 St Johnstone Arbroath
14:00
[30]
Stadium: Gayfield Park
Attendance: 1,842
Referee: Colin Steven
Penalties
15 August 2021 Hibernian 2–0KilmarnockEdinburgh
14:00
[31] Stadium: Easter Road
Attendance: 5,990
Referee: Bobby Madden
15 August 2021 Celtic 3–2Heart of MidlothianGlasgow
15:00
[32]
Stadium: Celtic Park
Attendance: 42,361
Referee: John Beaton

Quarter-finals edit

Draw edit

Teams in Bold advanced to the semi-finals.

Matches edit

22 September 2021 Rangers 2–0LivingstonGlasgow
19:45
[33] Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
Attendance: 35,579
Referee: Don Robertson
22 September 2021 Dundee0–2 St Johnstone Dundee
19:45 [34]
Stadium: Dens Park
Attendance: 4,707
Referee: Steven McLean
23 September 2021 Celtic 3–0Raith RoversGlasgow
19:45
[35] Stadium: Celtic Park
Attendance: 26,714
Referee: David Munro
23 September 2021 Dundee United1–3 Hibernian Dundee
19:45 Pawlett   58' [36]
Stadium: Tannadice Park
Attendance: 5,395
Referee: Willie Collum

Semi-finals edit

Draw edit

The draw for the semi-finals took place on 23 September 2021 live on Premier Sports following the Celtic v Raith Rovers match.[37]

Matches edit

20 November 2021 Celtic 1–0St JohnstoneGlasgow
17:15
[38] Stadium: Hampden Park
Attendance: 42,298
Referee: Nick Walsh
21 November 2021 Rangers1–3 Hibernian Glasgow
16:00
[39]
Stadium: Hampden Park
Attendance: 45,014
Referee: Kevin Clancy

Final edit

Main article: 2021 Scottish League Cup Final (December)
Hibernian1–2Celtic
Hanlon   51' Report Furuhashi   52', 72'
Attendance: 48,540
Referee: John Beaton

Media coverage edit

The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition are held exclusively by Premier Sports who will broadcast between 12 and 16 Premier Sports Cup live matches per season as well as highlights.

The following matches were broadcast live on UK television:

Round Date Match
Group Stage 9 July 2021 Kelty Hearts v Dundee United[40]
13 July 2021 Heart of Midlothian v Cove Rangers[40]
14 July 2021 Queen's Park v Motherwell[40]
18 July 2021 Ross County v Dundee[A][40]
21 July 2021 Airdrieonians v Motherwell[40]
25 July 2021 St Mirren v Partick Thistle
Heart of Midlothian v Inverness CT[40]
Second Round 13 August 2021 Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic[41]
15 August 2021 Raith Rovers v Aberdeen
Celtic v Heart of Midlothian[41]
Quarter-finals 22 September 2021 Dundee v St Johnstone
Rangers v Livingston[42]
23 September 2021 Celtic v Raith Rovers
Dundee United v Hibernian[42]
Semi-finals 20 November 2021 Celtic v St Johnstone[43]
21 November 2021 Rangers v Hibernian[43]
Final 19 December 2021 Hibernian v Celtic[44]
Notes
  1. ^
    A: Dundee were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Ross County, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[45]

Top goalscorers edit

As of 21 November 2021

Source:[46]

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2021, scottish, league, also, known, premier, sports, sponsorship, reasons, 76th, season, scotland, second, most, prestigious, football, knockout, competition, premier, sports, logotournament, detailscountryscotlanddates9, july, december, 2021teams45defending,. The 2021 22 Scottish League Cup also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons was the 76th season of Scotland s second most prestigious football knockout competition 2021 22 Scottish League CupPremier Sports Cup logoTournament detailsCountryScotlandDates9 July 19 December 2021Teams45Defending championsSt JohnstoneFinal positionsChampionsCeltic 20th title Runner upHibernianTournament statisticsMatches played89Goals scored245 2 75 per match Top goal scorer s Ally Roy 6 goals 2020 212022 23 The format for the 2021 22 competition was similar to the previous five seasons It began with eight groups of five teams including all 2020 21 Scottish Professional Football League SPFL clubs excluding those competing in Champions League Europa League and Europa Conference League qualifiers as well as the winners of the 2020 21 Highland Football League Brora Rangers and the 2020 21 Lowland Football League Kelty Hearts 1 A difference from recent seasons was that five clubs were given a bye to the last 16 instead of four due to increased representation in European competition This meant that another non league club East Kilbride were invited to round out the group stage 1 The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition are held exclusively by Premier Sports who became the tournament s title sponsor in April 2021 2 St Johnstone were the defending champions after beating Livingston 1 0 in the last season s final 3 They were eliminated in the semi finals by eventual winners Celtic who won their 20th title after beating Hibernian 2 1 in the final 4 Contents 1 Schedule 2 Format 2 1 Bonus point system 3 Group stage 3 1 North 3 1 1 Group A 3 1 2 Group B 3 1 3 Group C 3 1 4 Group D 3 2 South 3 2 1 Group E 3 2 2 Group F 3 2 3 Group G 3 2 4 Group H 3 3 Best runners up 4 Knockout phase 4 1 Second round 4 1 1 Draw and seeding 4 1 2 Matches 4 2 Quarter finals 4 2 1 Draw 4 2 2 Matches 4 3 Semi finals 4 3 1 Draw 4 3 2 Matches 5 Final 6 Media coverage 7 Top goalscorers 8 ReferencesSchedule editRound First match date Fixtures ClubsGroup stage 9 July 2021 5 80 45 16Second round 13 August 2021 5 8 16 80Quarter finals 22 September 2021 5 4 8 4Semi finals 20 November 2021 5 2 4 2Final 19 December 2021 5 1 2 1Format editThe competition began with eight groups of five teams The five clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League Rangers and Celtic Europa League St Johnstone and Conference League Hibernian and Aberdeen qualifying rounds were given a bye through to the second round The 40 teams competing in the group stage consisted of the other seven teams that competed in the 2020 21 Scottish Premiership and all of the teams that competed in the 2020 21 Scottish Championship 2020 21 Scottish League One and 2020 21 Scottish League Two The 2020 21 Highland Football League and the 2020 21 Lowland Football League champions also competed Due to a fifth Scottish team participating in European competition and receiving a bye to the second round an extra spot was available in the group stage This was taken by Lowland League side East Kilbride after lots were drawn between the Lowland League and Highland League runners up for the final place in the groups The winners of each of the eight groups as well as the three best runners up progressed to the second round last 16 which included the five UEFA qualifying clubs At this stage the competition reverted to the traditional knock out format The three group winners with the highest points total and the clubs entering at this stage were seeded with the five group winners with the lowest points unseeded along with the three best runners up Bonus point system edit In December 2015 the SPFL announced that alongside the new group stage format a bonus point system would be introduced to provide greater excitement and increase the number of meaningful games at this stage 6 The traditional point system of awarding three points for a win and one point for a draw is used however for each group stage match that finishes in a draw a penalty shoot out takes place with the winner being awarded a bonus point Group stage editMain article 2021 22 Scottish League Cup group stage The group stage was made up of seven teams from the 2020 21 Scottish Premiership and all ten teams from each of the 2020 21 Scottish Championship 2020 21 Scottish League One and 2020 21 Scottish League Two as well as the winners and runners up of the 2020 21 Lowland Football League and the winners of the 2020 21 Highland Football League The 40 teams were divided into two sections North and South with each section containing four top seeds four second seeds and 12 unseeded teams Each section was drawn into four groups with each group comprising one top seed one second seed and three unseeded teams The draw for the group stage took place on 28 May 2021 and was broadcast live on FreeSports amp the SPFL YouTube channel 5 North edit Group A edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification HOM STI INV COV PET1 Heart of Midlothian 4 4 0 0 0 8 0 8 12 Qualification for the second round 1 0 3 0 2 Stirling Albion 4 2 1 0 1 8 7 1 8 0 2 3 13 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4 1 0 1 2 5 6 1 4 2 2p 2 04 Cove Rangers 4 1 0 0 3 6 10 4 3 2 3 3 1 5 Peterhead 4 1 0 0 3 4 8 4 3 0 2 3 1 Source 7 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Group B edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification DUN ARB KEL ELG EFI1 Dundee United 4 4 0 0 0 9 1 8 12 Qualification for the second round 1 0 6 1 2 Arbroath 4 3 0 0 1 6 3 3 9 3 2 2 03 Kelty Hearts 4 2 0 0 2 8 5 3 6 0 1 3 04 Elgin City 4 1 0 0 3 5 12 7 3 0 1 1 3 5 East Fife 4 0 0 0 4 2 9 7 0 0 1 2 3 Source 9 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Group C edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification DUN FOR ROS MON BRO1 Dundee 4 4 0 0 0 14 2 12 12 Qualification for the second round 5 2 4 02 Forfar Athletic 4 2 1 0 1 6 5 1 8 3 0 a p0 0 3 Ross County 4 2 0 0 2 5 7 2 6 0 3 b 4 1 4 Montrose 4 1 0 1 2 4 6 2 4 0 2 3 05 Brora Rangers 4 0 0 0 4 0 9 9 0 0 1 0 1 Source 12 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Notes Forfar Athletic were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Ross County who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 10 Dundee were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Ross County who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 11 Group D edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification RAI LIV COW ALO BRE1 Raith Rovers 4 2 1 1 0 5 0 5 9 Qualification for the second round p0 0 4 02 Livingston 4 2 1 0 1 7 3 4 8 p0 0 3 1 3 Cowdenbeath 4 2 0 0 2 5 6 1 6 0 1 3 24 Alloa Athletic 4 1 0 1 2 2 3 1 4 2 1 0 1 5 Brechin City 4 1 0 0 3 3 10 7 3 0 3 1 0 Source 13 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 South edit Group E edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification AYR HAM ALB EDI FAL1 Ayr United 4 3 0 1 0 7 0 7 10 Qualification for the second round 3 0 3 0 a 2 Hamilton Academical 4 2 1 0 1 5 4 1 8 0 1 p2 2 3 Albion Rovers 4 0 2 1 1 4 8 4 5 p0 0 p1 1 4 Edinburgh City 4 1 0 1 2 4 5 1 4 0 1 3 0 b 5 Falkirk 4 1 0 0 3 6 9 3 3 1 2 5 1 Source 16 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Notes Ayr United were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Falkirk who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 14 Edinburgh City were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Falkirk who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 15 Group F edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification MOT QPK QOS AIR ANN1 Motherwell 4 3 0 0 1 6 4 2 9 Qualification for the second round 3 2 2 02 Queen s Park 4 2 0 1 1 3 2 1 7 0 1 0 0p 3 Queen of the South 4 2 0 0 2 9 6 3 6 0 1 4 1 4 Airdrieonians 4 1 1 1 1 4 5 1 6 2 0 1 1p5 Annan Athletic 4 0 1 0 3 3 8 5 2 1 2 1 3 Source 17 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Group G edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification KIL STR GMO EKI CLY1 Kilmarnock 4 2 1 0 1 5 6 1 8 Qualification for the second round 2 1 p1 1 2 Stranraer 4 2 0 0 2 5 3 2 6 3 0 a 1 0 3 Greenock Morton 4 1 1 1 1 3 5 2 6 p0 0 2 14 East Kilbride 4 1 0 2 1 5 3 2 5 3 0 b 2 2p5 Clyde 4 1 1 0 2 5 6 1 5 1 2 1 0 Source 20 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Notes Stranraer were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Greenock Morton who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 18 East Kilbride were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Kilmarnock who fielded an ineligible player The match had originally finished 2 0 to Kilmarnock 19 Group H edit Pos Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification STM DNF PAR STE DUM1 St Mirren 4 4 0 0 0 9 1 8 12 Qualification for the second round 1 0 2 0 2 Dunfermline Athletic 4 3 0 0 1 13 5 8 9 4 1 5 13 Partick Thistle 4 2 0 0 2 6 7 1 6 2 4 2 04 Stenhousemuir 4 1 0 0 3 5 10 5 3 1 3 1 2 5 Dumbarton 4 0 0 0 4 2 12 10 0 0 3 a 1 2 Source 22 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Notes St Mirren were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Dumbarton who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 21 Best runners up edit Pos Grp Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification1 H Dunfermline Athletic 4 3 0 0 1 13 5 8 9 Qualification for the second round2 B Arbroath 4 3 0 0 1 6 3 3 93 D Livingston 4 2 1 0 1 7 3 4 84 A Stirling Albion 4 2 1 0 1 8 7 1 85 C Forfar Athletic 4 2 1 0 1 6 5 1 86 E Hamilton Academical 4 2 1 0 1 5 4 1 87 F Queen s Park 4 2 0 1 1 3 2 1 78 G Stranraer 4 2 0 0 2 5 3 2 6Source 23 Rules for classification 1 goal difference 2 goals scored 3 away goals scored 4 matches won 5 away matches won 6 drawing of lots 8 Knockout phase editSecond round edit Draw and seeding edit Aberdeen Celtic Hibernian Rangers and St Johnstone entered the competition at this stage after receiving a bye for the group stage due to their participation in UEFA club competitions The five UEFA qualifying clubs and the three group winners with the best record were seeded for the draw The draw for the second round took place on 25 July 2021 24 Teams in Bold advanced to the quarter finals Seeded UnseededAberdeen Celtic Dundee Dundee United Hibernian Rangers St Johnstone St Mirren Arbroath Ayr United Dunfermline Athletic Heart of Midlothian Kilmarnock Livingston Motherwell Raith Rovers Notes denotes teams playing in the Championship Matches edit Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic 13 August 2021Rangers5 0Dunfermline AthleticGlasgow19 30 Lundstram nbsp 3 Wright nbsp 17 Hagi nbsp 19 Roofe nbsp 33 58 pen 25 Stadium Ibrox Stadium Attendance 41 467Referee Willie CollumAyr United v Dundee United 14 August 2021Ayr United1 1 a e t 3 4 p Dundee UnitedAyr15 00 Adeloye nbsp 56 26 Clark nbsp 80 pen Stadium Somerset Park Attendance 2 196Referee Nick WalshPenaltiesMuirhead nbsp Reading nbsp McGinty nbsp McAllister nbsp Afolabi nbsp nbsp McNulty nbsp Mulgrew nbsp Pawlett nbsp Robson nbsp ClarkDundee v Motherwell 14 August 2021Dundee1 0MotherwellDundee15 00 Ashcroft nbsp 78 27 Stadium Dens Park Attendance 3 700Referee Kevin ClancyLivingston v St Mirren 14 August 2021Livingston1 1 a e t 4 3 p St MirrenLivingston15 00 Forrest nbsp 41 28 McCarthy nbsp 82 Stadium Almondvale Stadium Attendance 1 855Referee David MunroPenaltiesShinnie nbsp Kelly nbsp Jacobs nbsp Sibbald nbsp Obileye nbsp Holt nbsp nbsp Main nbsp McGrath nbsp Shaughnessy nbsp MacPherson nbsp Erwin nbsp McAllisterRaith Rovers v Aberdeen 15 August 2021Raith Rovers2 1AberdeenKirkcaldy12 00 Varian nbsp 48 Zanatta nbsp 78 29 Emmanuel Thomas nbsp 13 Stadium Stark s Park Attendance 3 297Referee Steven McLeanArbroath v St Johnstone 15 August 2021Arbroath2 2 a e t 2 3 p St JohnstoneArbroath14 00 Nouble nbsp 31 O Brien nbsp 93 30 Middleton nbsp 59 McCart nbsp 105 Stadium Gayfield Park Attendance 1 842Referee Colin StevenPenaltiesLittle nbsp Henderson nbsp Hilson nbsp Low nbsp Linn nbsp nbsp Craig nbsp Hendry nbsp Booth nbsp Kerr nbsp McCannHibernian v Kilmarnock 15 August 2021Hibernian2 0KilmarnockEdinburgh14 00 Magennis nbsp 51 Nisbet nbsp 73 31 Stadium Easter Road Attendance 5 990Referee Bobby MaddenCeltic v Heart of Midlothian 15 August 2021Celtic3 2Heart of MidlothianGlasgow15 00 Edouard nbsp 29 Welsh nbsp 34 Furuhashi nbsp 63 32 Boyce nbsp 57 pen McEneff nbsp 90 2 Stadium Celtic Park Attendance 42 361Referee John BeatonQuarter finals edit Draw edit Teams in Bold advanced to the semi finals Matches edit Rangers v Livingston 22 September 2021Rangers2 0LivingstonGlasgow19 45 Roofe nbsp 48 Morelos nbsp 63 33 Stadium Ibrox Stadium Attendance 35 579Referee Don RobertsonDundee v St Johnstone 22 September 2021Dundee0 2St JohnstoneDundee19 45 34 Rooney nbsp 70 Crawford nbsp 84 Stadium Dens Park Attendance 4 707Referee Steven McLeanCeltic v Raith Rovers 23 September 2021Celtic3 0Raith RoversGlasgow19 45 Jota nbsp 26 Abada nbsp 40 Turnbull nbsp 47 35 Stadium Celtic Park Attendance 26 714Referee David MunroDundee United v Hibernian 23 September 2021Dundee United1 3HibernianDundee19 45 Pawlett nbsp 58 36 Newell nbsp 3 Allan nbsp 37 Boyle nbsp 45 pen Stadium Tannadice Park Attendance 5 395Referee Willie CollumSemi finals edit Draw edit The draw for the semi finals took place on 23 September 2021 live on Premier Sports following the Celtic v Raith Rovers match 37 Matches edit Celtic v St Johnstone 20 November 2021Celtic1 0St JohnstoneGlasgow17 15 Forrest nbsp 73 38 Stadium Hampden Park Attendance 42 298Referee Nick WalshRangers v Hibernian 21 November 2021Rangers1 3HibernianGlasgow16 00 Arfield nbsp 40 39 Boyle nbsp 9 21 38 pen Stadium Hampden Park Attendance 45 014Referee Kevin ClancyFinal editMain article 2021 Scottish League Cup Final December 19 December 202115 00Hibernian1 2CelticHanlon nbsp 51 Report Furuhashi nbsp 52 72 Hampden Park GlasgowAttendance 48 540Referee John BeatonMedia coverage editThe domestic broadcasting rights for the competition are held exclusively by Premier Sports who will broadcast between 12 and 16 Premier Sports Cup live matches per season as well as highlights The following matches were broadcast live on UK television Round Date MatchGroup Stage 9 July 2021 Kelty Hearts v Dundee United 40 13 July 2021 Heart of Midlothian v Cove Rangers 40 14 July 2021 Queen s Park v Motherwell 40 18 July 2021 Ross County v Dundee A 40 21 July 2021 Airdrieonians v Motherwell 40 25 July 2021 St Mirren v Partick ThistleHeart of Midlothian v Inverness CT 40 Second Round 13 August 2021 Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic 41 15 August 2021 Raith Rovers v AberdeenCeltic v Heart of Midlothian 41 Quarter finals 22 September 2021 Dundee v St JohnstoneRangers v Livingston 42 23 September 2021 Celtic v Raith RoversDundee United v Hibernian 42 Semi finals 20 November 2021 Celtic v St Johnstone 43 21 November 2021 Rangers v Hibernian 43 Final 19 December 2021 Hibernian v Celtic 44 Notes A Dundee were awarded a technical 3 0 win over Ross County who were unable to raise a team after a COVID 19 outbreak among players and staff 45 Top goalscorers editAs of 21 November 2021Rank Player Club Goals1 nbsp Ally Roy Queen of the South 62 nbsp Liam Boyce Heart of Midlothian 4 nbsp Martin Boyle Hibernian nbsp Nathan Austin Kelty Hearts nbsp Brian Graham Partick ThistleSource 46 References edit a b Coyle Andy 28 May 2021 SPFL clubs learn group stage fate at League Cup draw STV Sport Retrieved 28 May 2021 Premier Sports to sponsor League 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