The Spartans v Ross County: Preview

Spartans were the shock troops of the Premier Sports Cup group stage, topping their section at the expense of Livingston after winning 1-0 away to the side just relegated from the top flight.

Doug Samuel's League 2 side have gone five unbeaten since an opening-day 3-0 home defeat by Dunfermline Athletic.

Ross County are themselves six without defeat, with four routine group-stage wins being following by two Premiership draws, as Don Cowie's team prepare for their first-ever meeting with the Edinburgh hosts in the last 16 on Saturday.

Ronan Hale continues to be the man to watch, with his stoppage-time equaliser at home to Dundee United being the striker's fourth goal in as many games since arriving from Cliftonville.

Read the Premier Sports Cup preview in full here.