St Mirren, the holders, start their defence of the Premier Sports Cup with a 4-0 victory over Dumbarton. The win sets the tone for St Mirren’s campaign as they move past their opponents in a comfortable result. In the same round of matches, second-tier Greenock Morton suffer a surprising defeat at home to Linlithgow Rose. Linlithgow Rose, who come into the tie as Lowland League champions, produce an upset against Morton. The results leave St Mirren on track in the opening game of the competition and highlight early uncertainty for Morton, despite their higher-tier status. Across both reports, the key storyline is the contrast between St Mirren’s straightforward win and the unexpected outcome involving Linlithgow Rose. Both matches are presented as early indicators of form and competitiveness in the tournament’s initial fixtures.