The Premier Sports Cup last 16 draw is approaching, with Scotland’s two biggest clubs set to enter the competition at this stage.
Celtic and Rangers have been kept separate from the earlier rounds, joining the tournament as the remaining teams are determined.
The competition has gone down to the wire, with several clubs fighting hard to secure their place in the last 16.
Scottish football fans are eagerly anticipating the draw, which will determine the pathway to the quarter-finals for all competing sides.
Celtic come into the competition as one of the favourites, having dominated Scottish football in recent seasons with consistent league and cup performances.
Rangers will also be among the teams closely watched when the draw is made, given their own strong record in domestic cup competitions.
The Premier Sports Cup has provided plenty of drama throughout its earlier rounds, with lower-league sides pushing top-flight opposition hard.
Several results have gone to extra time or penalties, making the road to the last 16 a gruelling test for all involved.
The draw format will place all remaining teams into the hat together, with ties expected to be played at home grounds of the higher-seeded clubs.
Scottish football supporters will be watching closely to see whether Celtic and Rangers are kept apart or set on a potential collision course later in the competition.
The quarter-finals and beyond represent the business end of the tournament, where stakes rise sharply and the pressure on managers and players increases significantly.
With the draw imminent, all clubs still involved will be hoping for a favourable tie as the Premier Sports Cup heads into its most competitive and compelling phase.
