Renfrew have been handed a home tie against Cumbernauld Colts or Banks O’Dee in the third round of the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup, while Johnstone Burgh could face an away trip to Dumbarton.

The draw took place on Sunday 25th October 2026, with third round matches scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 28th November.

Renfrew secured their place in the third round with a 2-1 victory over Scottish League Two side Stirling Albion at New Western Park on Saturday.

The victory means Renfrew will host either Cumbernauld Colts or Banks O’Dee, who have still to complete their second round tie.

Johnstone Burgh, meanwhile, must overcome Highland League side Formartine United before they can take their place in the third round.

Burgh’s second round match was postponed due to the weather and has been rearranged for Saturday 31st October at Keanie Park, with kick-off at 3.00pm.

The winners will travel to Dumbarton in the third round.

The draw also produced several other ties involving West of Scotland clubs.

Clydebank will host Scottish Premiership side Livingston, while Largs Thistle have been drawn at home to Ayr United.

Cumnock Juniors will welcome Arbroath, and Troon have been handed a home tie against Raith Rovers.

Greenock Morton will travel to Annan Athletic, while Partick Thistle face an away tie against Elgin City.

The third round marks the entry of clubs from the Scottish Championship and League One, with the winners progressing to the fourth round.

Third round ties are scheduled to take place over the weekend of Saturday 28th November 2026.


Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup
Third round draw
Ties to be played over the weekend of Saturday 28th November 2026
Troon v Raith Rovers
Montrose v Hamilton Academical
Queen of the South v Dunfermline Athletic
East Kilbride v Penicuik Athletic or Clyde
Bo’ness United v Brechin City
Annan Athletic v Greenock Morton
Cumnock Juniors v Arbroath
Elgin City v Partick Thistle
Dumbarton v Johnstone Burgh or Formartine United
Stranraer v Clachnacuddin
Peterhead v Edinburgh City
Threave Rovers or Pollok v Alloa Athletic
Queen’s Park v The Spartans
Ross County v Brora Rangers
Hill of Beath Hawthorn or Musselburgh Athletic v Airdrieonians
Clydebank v Livingston
Renfrew v Cumbernauld Colts or Banks O’Dee
Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Cove Rangers
Stenhousemuir v East Fife
Largs Thistle v Ayr United

By Ricky Kelly

Main writer for Renfrewshire News

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