The opening round is defined by the cross-division ties, with Championship and Conference sides meeting outside league context.

With league positions set aside, the cup creates match-ups that don’t appear during the regular season, where structure, preparation, and decision-making matter more than status.

Championship v Conference — Cross-Division Ties

The highlight of the opening round is undoubtedly the cross-division clashes.

Will the Championship sides assert their dominance, or will we see a Conference League coup?

Woodbank AFC vs Banknock FC: A cross-division tie where home surroundings meet a Conference side stepping into Championship opposition.

• LS Memorial vs. Greater Croftpark Rose: A massive test for both of these clubs, both teams are so unpredictable and this could be a classic.

• Camby FA vs. Third Lanark Amateurs: Two form teams from their respective leagues go head to head in what could be the tie of the round.

Same-Division Ties

While the cross-division games grab the headlines, these familiar foes are playing for more than just a trophy—they’re playing for local bragging rights.

Remo FC V Rosebank United – Two sides that know each other pretty well go head to head. Rosebank will need to be at their best to get themselves into the next round of the competition.

River Nevis v Bearsden AFC – A big game for these clubs as they can put their league campaign’s to the side and take a shot at Cup glory.

Burnhill FC v Cathcart – A clash of styles. Burnhill’s attack vs. Cathcart’s resolute defence.

Glasgow Ansar v Lokomotiv – The “Lok” travels across town for what promises to be another classic encounter between the sides

LATEST BULLETIN:

The scheduled fixture between Port Glasgow BC and DTI AFC has officially been CALLED OFF. Details regarding a reschedule or forfeit are yet to be confirmed by the league committee.