Strap in for a manic switch deadline day in Scotland with the top of the summer time window clashing with the Premier Sports activities Cup. The broadcaster have chosen Celtic's go to to Ross County on August 31 and Rangers' conflict with Queen of the South on August 30 for dwell TV protection.
The final 16 card brings within the Premiership's high six and people who progressed by way of the group stage for some hotly-anticipated ties. The primary batch of fixtures will happen the day earlier than switch drama reaches fever pitch whereas the second lot might be performed as golf equipment rush to finish last-minute offers.
It is a recipe for an intense 24 hours on what's already one of many busiest days of the SPFL calendar. Holders Celtic will begin their defence of the trophy within the Highlands, with Ange Postecoglou's facet and rivals Rangers deemed as highlights of the spherical by Premier Sports activities bosses.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst 's staff have a house draw in opposition to League One outfit Queens to cope with they usually'll be determined to enhance on final season's dramatic semi-final exit to Hibs. In addition to Ross County internet hosting Celtic, there are an additional two all-Premiership matches in Hearts vs Kilmarnock and Livingston vs Dundee United.
Right here is the complete final 16 schedule.
Tuesday August 30
Annan Athletic vs Aberdeen (7.45pm)
Dundee v Falkirk (7.45pm)
Partick Thistle vs Arbroath (7.45pm)
Rangers vs Queen of the South (Premier Sports activities, 7.45pm)
Wednesday August 31
Coronary heart of Midlothian vs Kilmarnock (7.45pm)
Livingston vs Dundee United (7.45pm)
Motherwell vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle (7.45pm)
Ross County vs Celtic (Premier Sports activities, 7.45pm)
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