‘Gers to enter Scottish Youth Cup

Berwick Rangers Development Team will enter the Scottish Under 20 Youth Cup once again this season.

Youngsters Barry Hogg and Ali McDonald will be elgible to play in the Youth Cup

Youngsters Barry Hogg and Ali McDonald will be elgible to play in the Youth Cup

Last year, the ‘Gers entered the competition and were handed a tough away tie to Stranraer, and were knocked out at the first hurdle despite an impressive showing in a 3-2 defeat. The ‘Gers youth side will be looking to fare better this year when they enter the competition.

Berwick will enter during either Round One or Round Two, depending on the draw which will take place on Wednesday. Four ties will be drawn with 16 clubs receiving a bye to the 2nd round.

1st Round ties will be played on Sunday 28th August, with the fixture list for the 2nd round to be played on Sunday 25th September.

If pulled out of the hat on Wednesday, Berwick’s youth side will play one of the following:

  • Albion Rovers
  • Alloa Athletic
  • BSC Glasgow
  • Clyde
  • Cowdenbeath
  • Dunfermline
  • Falkirk
  • Hamilton Academical
  • Herriot Watt University
  • Hibernian
  • Livingston
  • Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
  • Partick Thistle
  • Preston Athletic
  • Queen’s Park
  • Raith Rovers
  • Spartans
  • Stirling Albion
  • Tynecastle
  • Whitehill Welfare

The club will provide fans with an update on the results of the draw on Wednesday evening.