EAST Stirlingshire stand between Gala Fairydean Rovers and a lucrative place in the third round of the William Hill Scottish Cup.

Dean Shanks' team were rewarded with a plum home draw for the second round clash after disposing of Lossiemouth on Saturday.

Ruari Paton's hat-trick was added to by Tommy Patterson, Dale Baxter and Sean McKirdy strikes in the 6-0 first round victory.

Shanks, who guided Hawick Royal Albert to the third round in 2016, admitted he was pleased with the home draw.

He said: "East Stirlingshire are a solid Lowland League team but the home draw certainly gives us the advantage.

"It won't be easy, that's for sure, but the draw could have been a lot worse."

Brora Rangers await Coldstream after Jonny Fairbairn's team caused a shock at Strathspey.

The East of Scotland side ran out 2-0 winners at Seafield Park to reach the second round.

Vale of Leithen narrowly failed to make it three Borders teams going through after suffering a 3-2 defeat at Gretna.

Berwick Rangers will welcome the Raydale Park side in the second round.

The William Hill Scottish Cup second round matches will be played on Saturday, October 20.