Ross County will face Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup last 16 on Saturday, 15 August at 15:00 BST, following a schedule reshuffle for live TV coverage. The Dingwall side’s progress in the competition has also forced their Scottish League 1 home game against Queen of the South to move to Tuesday, 15 September at 19:45.
Why was the date changed?
Broadcast demands have altered multiple fixtures across Scottish football. BBC Scotland’s live coverage of the Fife derby and other ties prompted the SPFL to adjust dates, including Ross County’s cup match and league rearrangement.
What does this mean for the Staggies?
The new cup date gives Ross County a clear run at the last-16 stage before refocusing on League 1 duties. Their next scheduled fixture after this reshuffle is at home to Peterhead on 2026-11-07.
Who else is affected?
Dunfermline Athletic, now managed by Neil Lennon, will host Ross County in the cup before their Championship clash with Raith Rovers on 28 August. Meanwhile, Aberdeen, Rangers, and Motherwell also see adjusted fixtures due to European and TV commitments.
