NEWS · 13 Sep 2026
Rangers face Aberdeen in League Cup semis, Edinburgh derby at Hampden for Hibernian and Hearts
Rangers are drawn to play Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-finals while the city’s two rivals, Hearts and Hibernian, will meet at Hampden Park. Both ties are set to take place in the final weeks of the competition, promising high drama for Scottish football fans.
Rangers have been drawn to face Aberdeen in the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup. The tie will be played at the national stadium, Hampden Park, in the final weeks of the competition.
Meanwhile, the city’s two major clubs, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian, will also meet at Hampden for the other semi-final. The Edinburgh derby is always a marquee fixture and will be a decisive encounter for both sides.
Both matches are part of the same knockout path to the League Cup final. A win will secure a place in the last eight and a chance for silverware before the end of the season.
The draw has set up a classic showdown for the city and a major clash for the rest of the competition. Fans are already lining up to witness the battles in the national stadium.
With the semi-finals approaching, both clubs will intensify their preparations for what could be the most important matches of the season. The outcomes will determine who advances to the final and who misses out on the cup final at the same venue.