Clyde in Betfred Cup Group E

The draw for the Group Stage of the 2017 Betfred Cup took place this evening, placing Clyde in South Section Group E alongside Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Ayr United and Annan Athletic.

The full fixture list and TV selections will follow next week. The competition begins on the weekend of July 15, with four further matchdays on July 18/19, July 22, July 25/26 and July 29.

To view the full draw, visit the SPFL website.

The 2017 Betfred Cup will kick off another season of Scottish football and follows a hugely successful first year in the competition’s unique format which saw a number of innovations introduced. BT Sport continue as broadcast partner of the Betfred Cup for a second season.

The Group Stage draw sees the 40 participating clubs scheduled to play four games across five match dates.

The format, announced in advance of the 2016 Betfred Cup, sees all drawn Group Stage matches go straight to a penalty shoot-out with the winners earning an extra ‘bonus point’ in addition to the traditional point given for a draw. The eight group winners and four best runners-up progress to the last 16 where they are joined by holders Celtic and fellow European representatives Aberdeen, Rangers and St Johnstone.