The draw for the Group Stages of the Betfred Cup sees City share Group D with Dundee, Dunfermline Athletic, Peterhead and (as in both of the two previous seasons since this concept was established) Stirling Albion.

The format remains the same as the two previous seasons, with the eight group winners and four best runners-up joining the four UEFA participants in the last 16.

The full group stage fixture list will be confirmed during the week commencing Monday June 4, once broadcast selections have been made.

Betfred Cup dates 2018/19:

Group stage Matchday 1 – Weekend of Saturday July 14
Group stage Matchday 2 – Tuesday/Wednesday July 17/18
Group stage Matchday 3 – Weekend of Saturday July 21
Group stage Matchday 4 – Tuesday/Wednesday July 24/25
Group stage Matchday 5 – Weekend of Saturday July 28

Second round – Weekend of Saturday August 18

Quarter-finals – Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday September 25/26/27

Semi-finals – Saturday/Sunday October 27/28

Final – Sunday December 2