Sport Irn Bru Cup: Forfar paired with Welsh champions, St Mirren face Hibs and Queens host Linfield By Ross Crae September 6, 2016, 12:33 pm Irn Bru Cup (Graeme Finnan / SNS Group) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up THE draw for the next round of the Irn Bru SPFL Cup has taken place. Entering at this stage of the competition are the teams from Northern Ireland and Wales that have been extended invitations to participate. One of the stand-out ties is the all-Championship clash between Hibs and St Mirren, with Dundee United away to Stranraer. Livingston’s Liam Buchanan celebrates during his side’s win over Celtic Colts (SNS Group / Garry Williamson) Welsh champions The New Saints, who took part in Champions League qualifiers earlier this season, face a trip to Forfar, and Bala Town host Alloa. Livingston travel to Northern Ireland’s champions Crusaders, with runners-up Linfield paired with Queen of the South. Under the terms of the new competition, Livingston, Alloa, Linfield and The New Saints will each receive a £4,000 travelling allowance ties. Dundee Utd’s Charlie Telfer scores against Peterhead (SNS Group/Kenny Smith) The full draw Bala Town v Alloa Athletic Forfar Athletic v The New Saints Crusaders v Livingston Queen of the South v Linfield Hibernian v St Mirren Dunfermline Athletic v Queen’s Park Ayr United v Falkirk Stranraer v Dundee United Ties are scheduled for October 8/9, with details and TV selections to be confirmed. READ MORE Rangers legend Brian Laudrup says new boys won’t forget ‘terrifying’ Old Firm debut Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe
