Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell insists his team can beat any side in the League Cup, as long as they maintain their high standards. The Staggies have won six of their seven competitive matches this season, with the remaining fixture being the outstanding performance against Dundee that saw them eventually claim the penalty shoot-out bonus point.
What happened?
Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell has expressed his confidence in his team's ability to beat any side in the League Cup, as long as they maintain their high standards. This comes after the Staggies have won six of their seven competitive matches this season, with the remaining fixture being the outstanding performance against Dundee that saw them eventually claim the penalty shoot-out bonus point.
Why it matters for Ross County
The Staggies' ability to beat any side in the League Cup will be put to the test this weekend, as they travel to Dunfermline. Despite being underdogs going into the match, Kettlewell is backing his side to hold their own as long as they can maintain their high standards to date.
What comes next?
Ross County's next fixture is against Peterhead at home on November 7, 2026. With their strong form continuing, the Staggies will be looking to build on their recent successes and make a deep run in the League Cup.
And with a fully fit squad at his disposal, Kettlewell will be looking to make the most of his team's current momentum. The Staggies have only been losing for 58 minutes across all seven of their competitive matches so far, and Kettlewell is happy with how his side have dealt with the challenges they have faced to date.
"We've spoken about training well throughout the week and then getting to the game and maybe flattering to deceive and disappointing," Kettlewell said. "You can train well all week, but you have to make sure you hit the right notes when it really counts. It's what we've been working towards."
Why this matters for the League Cup
The League Cup is a competition that Ross County will be looking to make a deep run in, and their ability to beat any side will be crucial in their quest for success. With their strong form continuing, the Staggies will be looking to build on their recent successes and make a push for the final.
And with a fully fit squad at his disposal, Kettlewell will be looking to make the most of his team's current momentum. The Staggies have only been losing for 58 minutes across all seven of their competitive matches so far, and Kettlewell is happy with how his side have dealt with the challenges they have faced to date.
Ross County's next fixture is against Peterhead at home on November 7, 2026.
