The Scottish League Cup produced a series of decisive results on Tuesday, with Celtic, Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Ross County all securing places in the quarter‑final stage. Each match offered its own storyline, ranging from dominant performances to dramatic late winners, and even a surprising upset in the lower division. Celtic’s trip to Dundee United’s Tannadice Park ended in a 4‑0 rout, confirming their spot in the upcoming Sunday draw.
The Colombian forward Camilo Duran opened the scoring with his first goal for the Hoops, capitalising on a corner delivered by Benjamin Nygren. Auston Trusty had already put the ball into the net with a header from the same set piece, giving Celtic an early lead. In the second half, Sebastian Tounekti added a low‑driven finish that slipped into the corner, while Nygren himself struck from the edge of the box, completing the clean sheet.
The victory also marked the debut of new signings Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan, who were introduced in preparation for Celtic’s Champions League qualifier against LASK at Celtic Park later in the week. Over at Pittodrie, Aberdeen displayed a similar level of control against Dundee, winning 3‑0 to move on to the last eight. Captain Kevin Nisbet was the standout, netting a brace in the 51st and 63rd minutes. Between his two goals, substitute Mitchy Ntelo celebrated his first senior goal, adding to the Dons’ growing lead.
Dundee’s hopes were further dented when their captain and striker Simon Murray suffered a knee injury in the first half, forcing him off and leaving the visitors short‑handed for the remainder of the tie. In the lower tiers, League One side Ross County produced a shock result by beating Dunfermline 2‑1. The match was tightly contested, with Liam Lindsay giving County the lead shortly after the break. Dunfermline responded quickly, with Allan Oyirworth finding the net ten minutes from time to level the scores.
However, Richard Chin’s late strike in the 85th minute proved decisive, sending Ross County through to the quarter‑finals and ending Dunfermline’s cup run. Kilmarnock’s path to the next round was perhaps the most dramatic of the evening.
Facing local rivals Ayr United, the Ayrshire side fell behind early when Owen Stirton volleyed home for the visitors. Joe Hugill equalised for Kilmarnock, but the home side soon went ahead again thanks to a clinical finish from Ross Taylor. With ten minutes remaining, Michael Schjonning‑Larsen produced a spectacular solo effort to restore parity at 2‑2, setting the stage for a nail‑biting finale.
In the dying moments, Nicky Clescenco displayed composure under pressure, gently dinking the ball past Ayr goalkeeper Harry Stone after a loose cross, sealing a 3‑2 comeback victory and clinching Kilmarnock’s place in the quarter‑finals. These four results mean that the upcoming Sunday draw will feature Celtic, Aberdeen, Ross County and Kilmarnock alongside the other clubs that have already secured their spots. The quarter‑finals promise a mix of heavyweight clashes and potential further upsets, as the competition continues to deliver excitement for Scottish football fans. For those following the tournament on mobile, the Scottish Premiership action can be streamed via the official Sky service, and highlights are available for free online.
Additionally, fans can engage with the competition through the Super 6 promotion, offering a chance to win a £250,000 prize pool at no cost. The League Cup’s early rounds have set the tone for a thrilling knockout phase, and the upcoming fixtures will determine which teams can sustain their momentum and which will see their cup hopes extinguished.