Livingston FC have discovered they will travel to face The Spartans, a team from William Hill League 2, in the KDM Evolution Trophy's last 32. The match is set for a midweek date in early November, and details regarding tickets will be shared later.
In the Championship, Livingston are in fifth position having earned 14 points from 11 matches, after a goalless result against Dunfermline Athletic. Their record of four wins and two draws from those eleven games leaves them nine points behind the league leaders. The team's recent form, reading one win, two draws and two losses from the last five, was extended with that 0-0 draw at Dunfermline on Saturday 17 October. Prior to that, they suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Partick Thistle on Saturday 10 October, where B. Their last victory was a 0-2 win at Raith Rovers on Saturday 25 September. Overall this season, they have scored 14 goals and conceded 11.
Fixture timing and ticket details pending
Confirmation of the exact schedule and ticket information will be provided by the club when possible. This round of the tournament is planned for a midweek period in early November.
Context from recent Challenge Cup success
The team is returning to this tournament for the first time since securing the Challenge Cup in March last year. In that final against Queens Park at The Falkirk Stadium, goals were scored by Robbie Muirhead, Stevie May, Tete Yengi, Andrew Shinnie, and skipper Jamie Brandon.
Broader tournament picture
Three clubs from the Championship entered at this phase, with Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle also matched against teams from lower divisions. From this round, 22 teams will advance, with the leading six joining the Championship sides as seeded teams. Under manager David Martindale, the team aims to continue their recent league performances, which include one victory, two draws, and two losses from their previous five games, as they make their cup comeback.
More detail at livingstonfc.co.uk
