Ross County have secured their place in the Scottish League Cup second round after finishing top of Group D with a 3-0 victory over Airdrie on Saturday. The win, combined with a penalty shoot-out win over Dundee on Tuesday, saw the Staggies top the group ahead of Premiership side Dundee. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Championship, 34 pts, 8W-10D-18L from 36 games, recent form LWWLL.
How did Ross County progress?
Ross County started strongly against Airdrie and never looked back. Jamie Lindsay opened the scoring after 20 minutes, curling a first-half effort into the top corner to put the Staggies ahead. The second half saw Jack Turner double the lead after six minutes, finishing coolly from Adam Emslie’s cutback. Lewis Jamieson then sealed the win with 14 minutes left, scoring on his competitive debut for the club.
The victory capped a solid group stage campaign that included earlier wins over Clyde at home and Annan Athletic away. Ross County’s group-stage form leaves them well placed as they target a deep run in the competition.
What does this mean for the Staggies?
Finishing top of Group D means Ross County avoid a tricky second-round draw and instead get a clearer path into the knockout stages. The Staggies’ attacking display against Airdrie showed their potential, with goals from three different players underlining their depth. Goals this season: 36 scored, 57 conceded (-21 goal difference).
Ross County’s League Cup progress comes after a tough end to last season, which saw them finish 10th in the Championship with a goal difference of -21. Their recent form has been uneven, with losses to Raith Rovers on May 1 ending a run of three wins in five games.
Next steps for Ross County
The second-round draw takes place on Sunday at 5pm, with Ross County set to learn their next opponent. The Staggies will hope to carry their momentum into the knockout stages, aiming to improve on last season’s League Cup run. Recent form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2.
Ross County’s focus now turns to preparing for their next fixture, with the squad looking to build on this positive step in the cup competition.
