Scottish League Cup, results with stories

Scottish League Cup, results with stories

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St Johnstone are out of the League Cup and need more wins in their future games. Dundee United advanced to the next round thanks to their opponent's failure to capitalize on their chances against Montrose, which will be an opportunity to boost the team's confidence.

Why it's important

St Johnstone's elimination could have a negative impact on the team's prospects for the season, as performance in the League Cup plays a key role in the team's morale and future performance. On the other hand, Dundee United maintained their competitiveness in the Premier League by passing the group.

Key takeaways

• Scottish League Cup, results with story.
• While St Johnstone were knocked out of the League Cup, Dundee United retained their place.
• St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up.

St Johnstone suffered the bitter taste of elimination in the Scottish League Cup after allowing a dramatic extra-time equalizer against East Fife. Meanwhile, Premier League rivals Dundee United got through as Montrose missed a chance against the Spartans. Montrose needed just one point to take first place in Group B, but was eliminated after losing 0-2 to second division team Spartans. St Johnstone needed a win to progress to at least top two, but finished third behind Inverness Caledonian Thistle and East Fife. As a result, these teams also failed to advance to the round of 16. Abridine, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Ross County and Stenhousemuir each won their groups and advanced to the next round along with Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Dundee and Partick Thistle also passed with the second best results among the three teams. The final group winner and best runner-up will be decided on Sunday. St Mirren can win Group C if they draw at home to Dunfermline Athletic. If Dunfermline win, they could advance as group winners or second as they have a better goal difference than Queen's Park. **Group A** Abridine's Kevin Nisbut opened the scoring after two minutes with his third penalty of the season against fourth-tier side Kelty Hearts. He then assisted Kiartan Kiartansson's second goal, and Toyosi Olusanya added the third. Queen's Park started the game by taking the lead at home to third division side Queen of South. Tyrex McDonell scored the second goal and Ben Johnstone equalized in first-half stoppage time, but Matthew Shields brought the lead back to two goals. **Group B** Montrose had a chance to win the group, but faced a difficult situation when they conceded the first goal after 11 minutes through James Craigan's free kick. In the 77th minute, Mackenzie Ross scored the Spartans' second goal, confirming their elimination. **Group C** With St Mirren and Dunfermline fighting for the group title, Second Division side Dunbarton boosted their momentum with a win over Third Division side Cove Rangers. **Group D** Ross County won their group with a resounding win over Airdrieonians. Jamie Lindsay, Jack Turner and new signing Lewis Jamison scored the goals. Premier League side Dundee took the lead after three minutes through an Alan Forrest goal at home to fourth-tier side Clyde. A Simon Murray penalty and two goals from Simone Wesley helped Dundee get through. **Group E** Stenhousemuir achieved a dramatic victory in the game against Livingston, taking first place in a penalty shootout after a draw. The team gained promotion to the Championship for the first time, with Livingston facing second division opponents. In this group's meaningless run, Porfa Athletic ended on a positive note with a win against Brechin City. **Group F** League One champions Caledonian Thistle topped their group through Alfie Babbage in their win over Grinnock Morton. St Johnstone were aiming for second place, but were eliminated after conceding an equalizer in extra time to East Fife. **Group** The on-road Dundee United striker scored twice for Ayr, contributing to a win over Third Division side Alloa Athletic. Premier League side Falkirk ended the season with a win over fourth-tier side Stranlaer, having already been eliminated. **Group H** Kilmarnock were held to a draw against Third Division side Peterhead, but it was still a positive result to progress as group winners. Coach Neil McCann's side scored twice in four games, but that score was enough to secure the title, one point ahead of Hamilton Academical.

future outlook

St Johnstone now need a better performance in league games to make up for their failure in the League Cup. Dundee United will look to continue their upward trend in the season with performance in the next round and further cement their targets in the Scottish League Cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the result of the match between St Johnstone and Dundee United?

St Johnstone were eliminated after conceding an extra-time equalizer to East Fife.

How was Montrose eliminated?

Montrose was eliminated with a 0-2 loss to the Spartans.

What is St Johnstone's final standing in the Scottish League Cup?

St Johnstone finished in third place and failed to advance to the round of 16.

Who are the teams that advanced to the next round?

Abridine, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Ross County and Stenhousemuir have advanced to the next round.

When is St Mirren's next match?

St Mirren can win Group C if they draw at home to Dunfermline Athletic.

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