Elgin City vs Dundee II - Challenge Cup

When Elgin City and Dundee II clash at Borough Briggs on September 22, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Challenge Cup fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Challenge Cup contest at Borough Briggs offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will hope that the Borough Briggs crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

When Taylor Hogarth is on the pitch — 0 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Challenge Cup's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Liverpool have agreed a surprise deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to join on loan for the season.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Challenge Cup standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.