The Scottish League Cup celebrates its 80th anniversary, featuring enhanced broadcasting through a new agreement with Premier Sports. 25 group stage matches will be streamed live, increasing access for fans. The competition involves 40 teams divided into eight groups. Four clubs receive byes into the knockout stage while non-Premiership clubs face unique scenarios such as seeded group placements. Unconventional rules include both teams receiving a point for a draw, yet proceeding directly to a penalty shoot-out for a bonus point. Three best runners-up also advance, making the competition structure distinctive.
A new deal will see 25 games from the Scottish League Cup group stage streamed live, enhancing visibility of the tournament alongside traditional broadcasts.
Forty teams will participate in the Scottish League Cup, with the top ranked sides getting home advantage against second-seeded teams and special rules for tie-breakers.
If a match in the League Cup ends in a draw, both teams earn one point, but a penalty shoot-out occurs, granting the winners an additional crucial bonus point.
The unique rules, such as allowing three best runner-up teams to progress and specific seedings, create a distinctive competition format in the Scottish League Cup.
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