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Celtic to open Betfred Cup defence at home to Ross County

Celtic to open Betfred Cup defence at home to Ross County
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The seeded draw threw up three all-Premiership ties in total.

Holders Celtic will begin their latest Betfred Cup defence at home against Ross County.

Rangers will travel to face League One side Falkirk in the second round.

The seeded draw threw up three all-Premiership ties in total. St Mirren will host Aberdeen while St Johnstone will travel to Fir Park to take on Motherwell.

Hibernian were handed a home tie against Dundee an hour after beating James McPake's side in the final group match.

Both sides started the game on nine points and a 4-1 victory secured a place among the seeds for Hibs before they were handed a rematch.

Livingston will host Ayr while there are two all-Championship ties as Hearts travel to face Alloa while Arbroath host Dunfermline.

The matches will be played in the final weekend of November.

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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic109102932628
2Aberdeen109102091128
3RangersRangers10613158719
4Dundee UnitedDundee Utd114431513216
5Motherwell105141313016
6Dundee113351720-312
7St Mirren123361521-612
8Kilmarnock113351523-812
9Ross County122641018-812
10St Johnstone123181525-1010
11Hearts122371419-59
12Hibernian111551016-68


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