The Premier League Cup opened with a round that quickly stripped away league context and reputation. The standout result came at Rossvale Huntershill, where the cup holders Rutherglen Glencairn AFC were knocked out at the first hurdle. In a tight contest, Rossvale controlled the key moments and prevented the holders from finding any real rhythm. A 2–1 win at the final whistle sent the defending champions out early and reshaped the draw from the opening round.

Corinthians Cruise Past PSP

Elsewhere in the bracket, Corinthians delivered a big performance against Park Sports Project (PSP).

Despite PSP’s reputation for being a tough nut to crack at home.

The visitors walked away with a commanding 2-0 win, booking their place in the next round and cementing themselves as serious contenders for the silverware.

Around the Grounds

The goals were flowing across the city as several teams engaged in high-scoring thrillers:

Other News – Jim Harvey Cup: Goals Galore

The excitement wasn’t limited to the Premier League Cup. Round 1 of the Jim Harvey Cup saw away teams dominate the day. Notably, Lokomotiv Glasgow AFC delivered the performance of the round with a crushing 5-1 victory over Glasgow Ansar.

Cathcart AFC, Third Lanark Amateurs, and Greater Croftpark Rose all secured narrow one-goal margins away from home to progress in what is shaping up to be a dramatic season.