Scottish Cup draw reaction

David Knox 1607 - 1607 • Last updated 9 Sep 2008 12:26 0 Comments

AT least one Borders club will take another step towards Hampden after Selkirk were drawn against Coldstream in the first round of the Scottish Cup.

Gala Fairydean will also fancy their chances of making the second round draw after being matched with Preston Athletic.

But poor Hawick Royal Albert face a 460-mile round trip to face Highland League side Fraserburgh.

And Vale of Leithen will also be on the road with a return journey to Glasgow University.

The first round matches take place on Saturday, September 27.

The full draw is as follows:

Rothes v Buckie Thistle

Golspie Sutherland v Threave Rovers

Banks O' Dee v Fort William

Lochee United v Bathgate Thistle

Selkirk v Coldstream

St Cuthbert Wanderers v Wick Academy

Fraserburgh v Hawick Royal Albert

Newton Stewart v Brora Rangers

Huntly v Girvan

Pollok v Spartans

Edinburgh City v Nairn County

Inverurie Loco Works v Deveronvale

Dalbeattie Star v Lossiemouth

Edinburgh University v Civil Service Strollers

Preston Athletic v Gala Fairydean

Wigtown & Bladnoch v Forres Mechanics

Clachnacuddin v Burntisland Shipyard Amateur

Glasgow University v Vale of Leithen

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This article appeared in Border Telegraph 09 Sep 08

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