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Rangers-Aberdeen semi on 31 October, Edinburgh derby on 1 November
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Rangers-Aberdeen semi on 31 October, Edinburgh derby on 1 November

September 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Scottish League Cup semi-final dates confirmed: Rangers face Aberdeen on 31 October, while Hearts meet Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby on 1 November.

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Rangers and Aberdeen's Premier Sports Cup semi-final will take place on 31 October at 17:30 BST, with the Edinburgh derby last-four tie scheduled for 1 November at 15:00.

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What happened

The Scottish League Cup (Viaplay Cup) semi-final fixtures have been scheduled, with Rangers taking on Aberdeen on 31 October and the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian following on 1 November. Both ties are high-profile domestic cup matches that will shape the path to the final. The scheduling places the two semi-finals on consecutive days, intensifying the weekend of Scottish football action.

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The Viaplay Cup semi-finals deliver two compelling fixtures in quick succession. Rangers versus Aberdeen is a heavyweight clash between two of Scotland's most storied clubs, while the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian brings local rivalry and passionate atmosphere. With both matches falling on the same weekend, Scottish football fans are set for a defining stretch in the domestic cup calendar that will determine who reaches the final.

Impact

Confirms dates for two high-profile Scottish League Cup semi-finals, setting up a pivotal weekend for all four clubs' cup ambitions.

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Rangers-Aberdeen semi on 31 October, Edinburgh derby on 1 November

Scottish League Cup semi-final dates confirmed: Rangers face Aberdeen on 31 October, while Hearts meet Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby on 1 November.

Article summary

The Scottish League Cup (Viaplay Cup) semi-final fixtures have been scheduled, with Rangers taking on Aberdeen on 31 October and the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian following on 1 November. Both ties are high-profile domestic cup matches that will shape the path to the final. The scheduling places the two semi-finals on consecutive days, intensifying the weekend of Scottish football action.

The Viaplay Cup semi-finals deliver two compelling fixtures in quick succession. Rangers versus Aberdeen is a heavyweight clash between two of Scotland's most storied clubs, while the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian brings local rivalry and passionate atmosphere. With both matches falling on the same weekend, Scottish football fans are set for a defining stretch in the domestic cup calendar that will determine who reaches the final.

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Sep 16, 2026, 10:15 AM
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