Dunfermline Face Palmerston Trip as Scottish Cup Third-Round Draw Made
Last season's runners-up Dunfermline Athletic will travel to Queen of the South, while second-tier leaders Partick Thistle visit Elgin City in the Scottish Cup third round.
Dunfermline Athletic, beaten finalists in last season's Scottish Cup, have been drawn away to Queen of the South in the third round. Neil Lennon's Championship side, who lost to Celtic in May's final, will make the trip to Palmerston on the final weekend of November.
The draw sends several leading sides on the road. Second-tier leaders Partick Thistle travel to Elgin City, while League 1 pacesetters Ross County host fellow Highland outfit Brora Rangers. Hamilton Academical, sitting just below County on goal difference, visit Montrose.
Elsewhere, Raith Rovers go to Troon and Livingston are away to Clydebank. Inverness Caledonian Thistle welcome Cove Rangers, Greenock Morton visit Annan Athletic and Queen's Park host Spartans. Stenhousemuir face East Fife at home, Ayr United meet Ayrshire rivals Largs Thistle, and Cumnock Juniors welcome Arbroath.
Several ties remain undecided because earlier-round replays or qualifiers are outstanding. Dumbarton will meet either Johnstone Burgh or Formartine United, while East Kilbride await Penicuik Athletic or Clyde. Hill of Beath Hawthorn or Musselburgh Athletic will travel to Airdrieonians, and Renfrew face Cumbernauld Colts or Banks O'Dee.
The round also features Peterhead against Edinburgh City, Bo'ness United hosting Brechin City, Stranraer against Clachnacuddin, and Threave Rovers or Pollok welcoming Alloa Athletic. The fixtures are set for the closing weekend of November, with the away draws for Dunfermline and Partick Thistle among the standout details for supporters.
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