Scottish Cup: Dumbarton get Rangers in third round

DUMBARTON have been handed a home tie against fellow Championship side Rangers in the draw for the third round of the Scottish Cup.

Billy Connolly helped make the draw at Edinburgh's Usher Hall. Picture: Steve Welsh

Comedian Billy Connolly helped make the draw at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, where he is performing a number of shows.

Junior side Linlithgow Rose were handed a tie at home to Raith Rovers while capital club Edinburgh City will entertain Highland League outfit Brora Rangers after overcoming Auchinleck Talbot in the previous round.

Fellow Edinburgh side Spartans will play Clyde at home if they can see off East Kilbride in their second round replay.

Bo’ness United face a trip to Elgin City or Forres Mechanics while Hurlford United will play Stirling Albion at home.

Draw in full

Annan Athletic v Livingston

Arbroath / Montrose v Nairn County

Ayr United v Alloa Athletic

Dumbarton v Rangers

East Fife v Berwick Rangers

East Stirlingshire v Dunfermline

Edinburgh City v Brora Rangers

Elgin City / Forres Mechanics v Bo’ness United

Forfar Athletic v Cowdenbeath

Greenock Morton v Airdrieonians

Hurlford United v Stirling Albion

Linlithgow Rose v Raith Rovers

Peterhead v Stranraer

Queen’s Park v Albion Rovers

Spartans / East Kilbride v Clyde

Stenhousemuir v Brechin City

• Ties to be played on the weekend of November 1/2.