Celtic face Rangers & Motherwell draw St Mirren in Premier Sports Cup semi-finals

The semi-final matchups for the Premier Sports Cup have been confirmed, with Celtic set to face Rangers and Motherwell taking on St Mirren. The ties will be played at Hampden on the weekend of November 1-2.

Celtic advanced to the semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Partick Thistle, while Rangers secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Hibernian. St Mirren progressed after defeating Kilmarnock on penalties, and Motherwell earned their spot with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers emphasized that his team's objective is to reach the final, acknowledging that both sides will give their all in the semi-finals. Historically, Rangers have won the trophy 28 times, most recently in 2023, while Celtic are aiming for their 23rd title. St Mirren's sole triumph came in 2013, and Motherwell, who last won the cup in 1950, will be seeking to end the longest wait for victory among the remaining teams.