League Cup champions St Mirren pulled off a stunning comeback by scoring an injury-time winner in a thrilling seven-goal match against League 1 side East Kilbride.
After trailing by three goals at the hour mark, Craig McLeish’s team surged back with goals from Eseosa Sule, Ryan Carr, and Killian Phillips, capped off by Malik Dijksteel’s stoppage-time goal.
As a result, the Paisley side now sits on nine points and will face Dunfermline Athletic in a decisive group finale.
Meanwhile, fellow top-flight team Falkirk appears on the verge of elimination after a disappointing 1-1 draw against League 1’s Alloa Athletic, followed by a 4-2 defeat in the penalty shootout.
John McGlynn’s team opened the scoring with a goal from Scott Tanser, but 16-year-old Rangers loanee Kyle Glasgow brought East Kilbride level, leaving both sides with four points and unlikely to progress from their final group match.
Dundee faced a tough challenge, ultimately losing 7-6 in the bonus point shootout against League 1 side Ross County after a 1-1 draw during regulation time. Finlay Robertson put Steven Pressley’s side ahead before Brian Graham equalized.
Despite the setback, Dundee is still in contention for a knockout spot if they secure a win in their next match, but they may require favorable outcomes in other games.
Dundee United kept their hopes alive with a convincing 4-0 victory over Spartans in their last group-stage encounter, moving to nine points with a plus-seven goal difference. Lachie Rose scored twice, with Dylan Tait and Zac Sapsford contributing late goals.
Kilmarnock maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a narrow victory over Hamilton Academical, courtesy of Greg Kiltie‘s goal. If they avoid defeat in their final match against Peterhead, they are assured a place in the last 16.
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle secured a narrow 1-0 win over Premiership visitors St Johnstone, thanks to an early goal by Alfie Stewart. Manager Simo Valakari still has a chance to lead his team into the knockout stages, but they will need a favorable result against East Fife and to rely on other matches.