⚽ The Saturday Kick-Off #13 - Scottish Cup First Round Facts and Stats

Fancy learning something about all the teams participating in this weekend's Scottish Cup First Round? Of course you do.

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This week a Scottish Cup special.

Safe travels to all those heading to a game this weekend, especially to those making longer trips than normal for the Scottish Cup.

SCOTTISH CUP FIRST ROUND 2025/26

Over what is one of the most exciting weekends for Scottish non-league clubs, there are 30 first-round ties this weekend.

Two games took place last night, and the action finishes on Monday when the University of Stirling hosts Burntisland Shipyard.

Here is the key information to know about this weekend’s games.

ALREADY THROUGH

AUCHINLECK TALBOT
West of Scotland Premier Division

Talbot beat local rivals Cumnock Juniors 2-1 last night.

Matches so far: 4-0 v Haddington Athletic (Second Preliminary Round)
Last season: 2nd Round
Best ever: 5th Round (2018/19)

CUMBERNAULD COLTS
Lowland League

The Lowland League side beat Glasgow University 4-0 at Broadwood.

Matches so far: Entered in first round
Last season: 1st Round
Best ever: 3rd Round (2015/16)