The Jim Harvey Cup First Round draw has been confirmed, with ties scheduled for Saturday 7 February. As the competition resumes after the winter break, attention turns to the opening round of fixtures.
The draw pairs league opponents and local match-ups, setting out the First Round ties and the seven teams receiving byes into the next stage.
The Headline Ties
A First Round meeting between Conference League sides, with Burnhill higher in the current league standings and Cathcart AFC looking to make progress through the cup.
A First Round meeting between a Conference League side and a Championship contender, with Third Lanark currently sitting near the top end of the Championship table.
: A Championship League tie between two sides operating in the middle of the table, with both entering the competition at the First Round stage.
Remainder of ties
LS Memorial v Greater Croftpark Rose
Port Glasgow Boys Club v DTI AFC
Remo FC v Rosebank United
Woodbank FC V Banknock FC
River Nevis v Bearsden AFC
The Lucky Seven: Through on Byes
Seven teams have received byes into the next round and will enter the competition at the Second Round stage:
• Southside United
• Busby AFC
• Queens Park SFC
• Glasgow Medics
• Rhu Colts
• Netherton AFC
• Westhill United
The Verdict
A number of the First Round fixtures show little separation on paper, setting up competitive cup ties where progress is decided on the day.
All ties are scheduled for Saturday 7 February.
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