With the group stages over, the four European representatives take their bow in the second round of the newly revamped League Cup.
Aberdeen face an away fixture against Ayr United, which will take place on Wednesday 10th August at 7:45pm as confirmed by Aberdeen FC.
CONFIRMED | #BetfredCup | Ayr United v Aberdeen, Wed 10th Aug, 7.45pm | More details to follow pic.twitter.com/GwyMAhKqeg
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) August 1, 2016
Celtic and newly-promoted five-year-old club The Rangers have been given home ties in a shocking break with tradition, while Aberdeen's fellow seeds Hearts have been handed probably the toughest tie possible – an away match against St Johnstone.