The 2022–23 Scottish League Cup group stage was played from 9 July to 24 July 2022.[1] A total of 40 teams competed in the group stage. The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the three best runners-up progressed to the second round (last 16) of the 2022–23 Scottish League Cup.
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2022–23 Scottish League Cup (group stage)|
Country | Scotland |
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Dates | 9 July 2022 – 24 July 2022 |
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Teams | 40 |
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Matches played | 80 |
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Goals scored | 249 (3.11 per match) |
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Top goal scorer(s) | 4 players (4 goals) |
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The format for the 2022–23 competition was similar to the previous six seasons, however, unlike previous seasons, the group stage was not regionalised.[1] The competition began with eight groups of five teams. The five clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League (Celtic and Rangers), Europa League (Heart of Midlothian) and Europa Conference League (Dundee United and Motherwell) qualifying rounds received a bye to the second round. The group stage consisted of 40 teams: all remaining teams that competed across the SPFL in 2021–22, and the 2021–22 Highland Football League champions (Fraserburgh) and runners-up (Buckie Thistle), and the 2021–22 Lowland Football League champions (Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic).[1]
The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the three best runners-up, progressed to the second round (last 16). At this stage, the competition reverted to the traditional knock-out format. The three group winners with the highest points total and the European entrants were seeded.
The traditional point system of awarding three points for a win and one point for a draw was used, however, for each group stage match that finished in a draw, a penalty shoot-out took place, with the winner being awarded a bonus point.[2]
The draw for the group stage took place on 25 May 2022 and was broadcast live on FreeSports & the SPFL YouTube channel.[1]
The teams were seeded according to their final league positions in 2021–22 and drawn into eight groups, with each group comprising one team from each pot.
Seeding
Teams in Bold qualified for the second round.
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All times are BST (UTC +1).
Group A
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[4]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
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More information Dumbarton, 1–2 ...
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More information Raith Rovers, 6–0 ...
Raith Rovers | 6–0 | Peterhead |
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More information Peterhead, 0–2 ...
Peterhead | 0–2 | Dumbarton |
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More information Raith Rovers, 1–1 ...
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More information Stirling Albion, 0–5 ...
Stirling Albion | 0–5 | Aberdeen |
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More information Stirling Albion, 3–0 ...
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More information Aberdeen, 3–0 ...
Aberdeen | 3–0 | Raith Rovers |
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Group B
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[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.
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More information Fraserburgh, 1–3 ...
Fraserburgh | 1–3 | Kilmarnock |
Butcher 69' |
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More information Stenhousemuir, 1–2 ...
Stenhousemuir | 1–2 | Partick Thistle |
Yates 63' |
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More information Fraserburgh, 2–4 ...
Fraserburgh | 2–4 | Montrose |
Butcher 66', 90' |
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More information Montrose, 0–3 ...
Montrose | 0–3 | Kilmarnock |
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More information Stenhousemuir, 3–0 ...
Stenhousemuir | 3–0 | Fraserburgh |
- Sewell 25'
- Bryson 52'
- Yates 75'
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More information Montrose, 0–2 ...
Montrose | 0–2 | Stenhousemuir |
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O'Reilly 70', 80' |
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More information Partick Thistle, 2–0 ...
Partick Thistle | 2–0 | Fraserburgh |
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More information Kilmarnock, 4–1 ...
Kilmarnock | 4–1 | Stenhousemuir |
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Yates 23' |
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More information Partick Thistle, 4–2 ...
Partick Thistle | 4–2 | Montrose |
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- Brown 55'
- Johnston 85'
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Group C
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[27]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
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More information Buckie Thistle, 1–1 ...
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More information Alloa Athletic, 1–1 ...
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More information Dunfermline Athletic, 5–0 ...
Dunfermline Athletic | 5–0 | Buckie Thistle |
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More information Buckie Thistle, 1–4 ...
Buckie Thistle | 1–4 | Alloa Athletic |
Urquhart 16' (pen.) |
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- Sammon 23', 81', 86'
- Rodden 27'
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More information Ross County, 1–0 ...
Ross County | 1–0 | Dunfermline Athletic |
Hiwula 64' |
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More information Alloa Athletic, 0–2 ...
Alloa Athletic | 0–2 | Ross County |
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More information East Fife, 3–2 ...
East Fife | 3–2 | Buckie Thistle |
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Adams 22', 36' |
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More information Ross County, 7–0 ...
Ross County | 7–0 | East Fife |
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Group D
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[39]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
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Greenock Morton were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Hibernian, who fielded an ineligible player. The match had originally finished 1–1, with Greenock Morton securing the bonus point following a 3–1 win on penalties.[38]
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More information Hibernian, 5–0 ...
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More information Falkirk, 1–0 ...
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More information Clyde, 1–2 ...
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More information Clyde, 2–0 ...
Clyde | 2–0 | Greenock Morton |
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More information Bonnyrigg Rose, 1–4 ...
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More information Falkirk, 1–0 ...
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A: Greenock Morton were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Hibernian, who fielded an ineligible player. The match had originally finished 1–1, with Greenock Morton securing the bonus point following a 3–1 win on penalties.
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Group E
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[50]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
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More information Cowdenbeath, 0–3 ...
Cowdenbeath | 0–3 | Airdrieonians |
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More information St Mirren, 0–1 ...
St Mirren | 0–1 | Arbroath |
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Paterson 90+3' |
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More information Arbroath, 3–0 ...
Arbroath | 3–0 | Cowdenbeath |
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More information Airdrieonians, 2–0 ...
Airdrieonians | 2–0 | St Mirren |
- Devenny 66'
- Gunn 90'
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More information Edinburgh, 3–0 ...
Edinburgh | 3–0 | Cowdenbeath |
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More information Arbroath, 3–0 ...
Arbroath | 3–0 | Airdrieonians |
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Group F
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[62]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
[5]Notes:
Ayr United were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Elgin City, who fielded an ineligible player. The match had originally finished 0–0, with Ayr United securing the bonus point following a 4–3 win on penalties.[61]
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More information Ayr United, 3–0 (awarded)[B] ...
Ayr United | 3–0 (awarded)[B] | Elgin City |
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More information Queen of the South, 2–3 ...
Queen of the South | 2–3 | Annan Athletic |
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More information Ayr United, 0–3 ...
Ayr United | 0–3 | Queen of the South |
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More information St Johnstone, 0–0 ...
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More information Annan Athletic, 4–0 ...
Annan Athletic | 4–0 | Elgin City |
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More information Elgin City, 2–4 ...
Elgin City | 2–4 | St Johnstone |
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Elgin City | 0–2 | Queen of the South |
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- McKechnie 50'
- Paton 54'
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Group G
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[73]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
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More information Albion Rovers, 2–3 ...
Albion Rovers | 2–3 | Livingston |
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More information Kelty Hearts, 0–1 ...
Kelty Hearts | 0–1 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
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Oakley 89' |
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Livingston | 1–2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Holt 84' |
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Kelty Hearts | 0–2 | Albion Rovers |
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More information Cove Rangers, 2–3 ...
Cove Rangers | 2–3 | Kelty Hearts |
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- Agyeman 16'
- McNab 23'
- Austin 71'
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More information Inverness Caledonian Thistle, 4–0 ...
Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 4–0 | Albion Rovers |
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Livingston | 2–0 | Kelty Hearts |
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[84]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
[5]Notes:
Forfar Athletic were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Stranraer, who fielded an ineligible player. The match had originally finished 2–2, with Forfar Athletic securing the bonus point following a 5–3 win on penalties.[38]
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More information Dundee, 3–0 ...
Dundee | 3–0 | Hamilton Academical |
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More information Stranraer, 2–5 ...
Stranraer | 2–5 | Queen's Park |
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- Murray 9', 28', 45+4'
- Savoury 41', 90+2'
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More information Hamilton Academical, 5–2 ...
Hamilton Academical | 5–2 | Stranraer |
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Woods 68' (pen.), 88' (pen.) |
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More information Forfar Athletic, 0–3 ...
Forfar Athletic | 0–3 | Hamilton Academical |
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More information Forfar Athletic, 3–0 (awarded)[C] ...
Forfar Athletic | 3–0 (awarded)[C] | Stranraer |
- Ellis 29' (o.g.)
- Jack 76'
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[95]Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.
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- As of 24 July 2022
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