Kilmarnock haven't been to a cup final since they stunned Celtic to win this tournament in 2012.

Fans of other clubs may struggle to recall Dieter Van Tornhout's brief stint in Scotland, but the big Belgian will forever be a hero to Killie fans after his decisive late goal at Hampden.

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Stuart Armstrong believes Aberdeen's upcoming run of three away games in a week represents a good opportunity to restore some much-needed positivity at Pittodrie.

Trips to Motherwell and Hibs follow today's bid to reach the League Cup semi-finals at Rugby Park, and Aberdeen have not beaten a top-flight team on the road this year.

"Certainly after the game [last weekend] we could feel the discontent from the fans, but also from us as players - we know we can perform a lot better than that," the midfielder said.

"But experience has taught me you can't dwell on disappointments too much. Football is such a fast game, you need to ride in that median section - never too high, never too low.

"You need to be level-headed when things are good and things are bad.

"Pressure is there all the time in football, to win, to perform, so that is nothing new."

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Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound

Stephen Robinson just has to deal with the criticism, it's part of being the Aberdeen manager.

The Dundee cup performance was good but, in the league, it's been extremely poor.

He can't complain about not being backed, with 13 new players in, so he needs to turn it round.

If Aberdeen can reach a semi-final, it gives the fans hope.

Aberdeen have yet to win away at a top-flight rival in 2026.

That's pretty grim.

On the bright side, manager Stephen Robinson took St Mirren from the group stage to glory last season and has won all six games in this competition with the Dons.

Stephen Robinson makes two changes from the Dons side that was held 0-0 at home by Killie last week.

Tony Yogane and Lewis Smith both drop to the bench, with Mats Knoester and Connor Ronnan brought in.

A change in shape, it seems, for the visitors, shifting to a back five.

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Neil McCann obviously liked his side's performance last week at Pittodrie, as he opts for that exact same starting XI and bench for tonight's cup tie.

Djenairo Daniels retains his spot up top next to Joe Hugill, while Aaron Tshibola and Tom Lowery anchor the midfield again.

Raining goals in League 2!

Innes Lawson with a hat-trick for Edinburgh City, with Mark Stowe also scoring three for The Spartans.

• Annan Athletic 2-0 Elgin City
• Clyde 4-1 Kelty Hearts
• Edinburgh City 7-3 Stirling Albion
• Stranraer 3-1 Dumbarton
• The Spartans 5-1 Forfar Athletic

• Airdrieonians 1-0 Alloa Athletic
• East Kilbride 3-1 Peterhead
• Montrose 2-1 Cove Rangers
• Queen of the South 1-1 East Fife

• Ayr United 1-3 Inverness CT
• Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Queen's Park
• Raith Rovers 4-0 Arbroath

Kilmarnock: Stryjek, Brandon, Stanger, McCarthy, Schjonning-Larsen, Kiltie, Tshibola, Lowery, Ring, Daniels, Hugill.

Substitutes: Ferrie, Kamson-Kamara, O'Hara, McKenzie, John-Jules, Meier, Clescenco, Owen, Rice.

Aberdeen: Muller, Cadden, Mayo, Knoester, Happe, Guinness-Walker, Armstrong, Aremu, Ronan, Ntelo, Nisbet.

Substitutes: Klein, Yogane, Mouloua, Briedl, Smith, Olusanya, Molloy, Milne, Marshall.

We've got another cup quarter-final coming up at Rugby Park in less than an hour.

Team news incoming...

The clock is not quite at 90 minutes but referee Matthew MacDermid wants to get an early start on his journey home.

A comfortable afternoon for Hibs as they join Hearts in the last four of the Premier Sports Cup.

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John Robertson
Former Ross County manager on BBC Sportsound

Ross County have been far more competitive in the second half, without threatening Hibs.

Hibs have still had the better second-half chances, but County have looked a little more like themselves.

County are still going in search of a goal but it just won't fall for them in the box as Kieran Phillips can't get a final touch.

Nathan Lowe clatters into Adam Forrester on the touchline and picks up a yellow card.

Absolutely no need for a challenge like that with the ball going nowhere.

John Robertson
Former Ross County manager on BBC Sportsound

David Gray will want a clean sheet, they've not had many [this season]. That will be the next target, they'll want to make sure they don't concede.

Alex Williams is on for a Hibs debut, taking over from Felix Passlack, as Nicky Cadden replaces Adam Mayor on the left.

Both wingbacks have had a productive day for the Edinburgh side.

A Ross County clearance is hammered against the knee of Miguel Chaiwa and flies on target with some pace from 20 yards out.

Brad Foster is right behind it to avoid a strange goal.

Nathan Lowe powers a header wide at the front post as the Hibs substitute meets a nice cross from Adam Mayor.

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