Rangers host Celtic in the League Cup quarter-finals after a commanding 5-1 victory over St Mirren, delivering Derek McInnes his first win as manager and setting up a mouth-watering Old Firm clash. The win came as Rangers' reward for eliminating Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren, and marks McInnes' first taste of an Old Firm game as manager; the 5-1 scoreline highlighted Rangers' attacking intent and gave McInnes early confidence ahead of the derby.

Stenhousemuir, who shocked Motherwell in extra time, will host last season's Scottish Premiership runners-up Hearts, while Aberdeen travel to Kilmarnock and Ross County welcome Hibernian to the Highlands on the weekend of 12‑13 September.

Kilmarnock secured a place in the last eight after a thrilling five-goal win over Ayr United, while Aberdeen recorded a 3-0 victory at Pittodrie against Dundee, Ross County edged Dunfermline 2-1, and Celtic routed Dundee United 4-0 at Tannadice.

McInnes had originally been scheduled for a Celtic Park visit on 20 September, but the tie moved to Ibrox, giving Rangers home advantage in this high‑stakes encounter.