Aberdeen have been drawn against Rangers in the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup, BBC Sport Football reports. The tie will take place at Hampden Park on the weekend of 31 October-1 November. Aberdeen reached the last four after a victory over Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday, while Heart of Midlothian were drawn against Hibernian in the other semi-final. Derek McInnes is the Aberdeen manager, and the club won the Premier Sports Cup in the 2023-24 season. Aberdeen beat Dundee United 1-0 in that final, having knocked out Kilmarnock on penalties in the quarter-finals. Hibernian beat Ross County 3-0 in their quarter-final, and Heart of Midlothian defeated Stenhousemuir 3-0. There has already been an Edinburgh derby this season, with Hearts winning 3-1 at Easter Road in the Premiership. Aberdeen sit 10th in the Premiership on 4 points after five games, with a goal difference of -5. Their last result was a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock on 12 September 2026, and their next fixture is at home to Motherwell on 30 December 2026.
Rangers confirmed the Premier Sports Cup semi-final draw, stating it followed their Old Firm victory at Ibrox. The club said ticketing and broadcast details will follow. Aberdeen's recent form includes a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock on 12 September, where Kevin Nisbet scored their goal. The Dons currently sit 10th in the Premiership with four points from five games.
