Livingston learn their Viaplay Cup group stage opponents

Livingston have learned who their Viaplay Cup group stage opponents will be following this afternoon's draw.

The Lions will be bidding to win the competition for a second time - 20 years after their famous 2-0 final victory over Hibs and have been handed what appears to be a favourable draw.

David Martindale's are the top seeds in Group C and will take on Hamilton Accies, Cove Rangers, Clyde and Brechin City.

Livi got the better of Cove in last year's group stages thanks to a dramatic late winner from skipper Nicky Devlin after the top flight team had been reduced to 10-men. They, along with Hamilton, suffered relegation from the Championship this meaning the Tony Macaroni Arena side won't face anyone from the second tier.

The fixtures take place between July 15-30 with the group winners guaranteed a place in the next round. The three best runners-up in the eight groups will also make it through to the last-16, where they will be joined by Scotland's five European football representatives.

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