Domestic league action may have only just returned a fortnight ago, but we're already turning our focus to the League Cup in Scotland.
This weekend 16 teams will compete in the first knockout round of the competition, with ties ranging from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening, when the draw for the quarter-finals will take place.
Hearts travel to Falkirk in what is sure to be a tasty encounter on Saturday at 3pm, while the action concludes with Celtic facing Hibernian for the second time in a week on Sunday at the same time. Rangers will host St Johnstone in a live TV game on Saturday evening.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of that draw...
When is the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final draw?
The draw for the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup will take place on Sunday, August 18.
The draw will take place following the conclusion of Celtic vs Hibs.
It should commence around 5pm, but could be later if that match goes to extra-time and or penalties.
Is the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final draw on TV and can I live stream?
Yes, thankfully the quarter-final draw will be showcased live on television.
The draw will be broadcasted by Premier Sports via their Premier Sports 1 channel following the game at Celtic Park.
Subscribers to the channel will be able to live stream the draw via the Premier Player online.
Who is in the hat for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final draw?
Aberdeen
Falkirk
Dundee
The Spartans
Rangers
Dundee United or St Mirren
Motherwell or Kilmarnock
Celtic or Hibs
When will the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final fixtures be played?
The quarter-final fixtures are scheduled for next month.
They will be played across the weekend of September 21/22.
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