Rangers have clinched the Scottish League Cup a record 28 times in their history and are the current holders after defeating Aberdeen 1-0 at Hampden Park on December 17, 2023.

Captain James Tavernier netted the decisive goal in the final, securing the trophy for his team a little over two months into Philippe Clement's tenure as manager at Ibrox.

Originally established as the Southern League Cup in 1940, during a time when the Scottish Cup was suspended due to wartime restrictions, this regional competition gradually evolved into what became known as the Scottish Football League Cup.

The Scottish League Cup, which began in the 1946/47 season, is the oldest national league cup still active today. Originally a simple knockout competition, the format was revamped in the 2016/17 season to introduce a league phase that includes 40 teams – 38 league clubs not involved in UEFA competitions and two non-league sides.

During this phase, teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. If a match is tied after 90 minutes, a penalty shoot-out determines the winner, who earns an extra bonus point. The top eight group winners and three best runners-up move on to the second round, where they are joined by the five UEFA participants.

Read on for our rundown of Scottish League Cup fixtures, results and all you need to know about the competition.

Who are the current Scottish League Cup holders?

Rangers are the current Scottish League Cup holders, having defeated Aberdeen 1-0 at Hampden on December 17, 2023. 

With 28 titles, Rangers are the most prolific winners of the Scottish League Cup. Celtic have won the competition 21 times so far. 

Is the Scottish League Cup the same as the Premier Sports Cup? 

Yes, Premier Sports are the current sponsors of the Scottish League Cup meaning it and the Premier Sports Cup are the same thing.

Previous competition sponsors include Viaplay, Betfred, CIS Insurance and Coca-Cola among others. 

When is the Scottish League Cup draw?

The draw for the next round of the Scottish League Cup – the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals – took place after the final fixture of Round Two on Sunday, August 18.

Scottish League Cup fixtures and results

The next round of the Scottish League Cup is the competition's quarter-finals. Here are the final four upcoming Scottish League Cup fixtures:

  • Motherwell vs Dundee United 
  • Aberdeen vs Spartans FC
  • Rangers vs Dundee 
  • Celtic vs Falkirk 

The dates and kick-off times of the above matches are yet to be confirmed, but the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals are planned for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. 

The results from the Scottish League Cup Second Round – played over the weekend of August 17 and 18 – were as follows: 

  • Dundee 6-1 Airdrieonians 
  • Falkirk 2-0 Hearts
  • Aberdeen 1-0 Queens Park
  • Spartans 1-0 Ross County 
  • Rangers 2-0 St Johnstone
  • Motherwell 1-0 Kilmarnock 
  • Dundee United 1-0 St Mirren 
  • Celtic 3-1 Hibernian 

When is the Scottish League Cup Final 2024? 


The Scottish League Cup Final 2024 is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2024.

What channel is the Scottish League Cup final on?

As the competition's sponsor, premium broadcaster Premier Sports has exclusive television and streaming rights to the Scottish League Cup Final 2024.