Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
League Cup Shock: St Johnstone Out, Celtic Draw Dundee United
Dunfermline impress under Neil Lennon as St Johnstone crash out to East Fife.
Competition
Scottish League Cup
Stage
Group stage complete, last-16 draw set
Shock exit
St Johnstone defeated by East Fife
Notable tie
Dundee United vs Celtic
What happened. The Scottish League Cup group stage concluded with surprises: Dunfermline impressed under Neil Lennon, while St Johnstone suffered a shock exit after losing to East Fife.
- Dundee United will host Celtic in the last-16.
- Kilmarnock face Ayr United in an Ayrshire derby.
- Panel also discussed Celtic's transfer business and Rangers' rebuild.
The knockout ties promise more drama as the Premiership season approaches.
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