Kilmarnock have a golden opportunity to turn their season around this weekend when they face Aberdeen in the League Cup quarter-finals at Hampden Park, with manager Neil McCann looking to shake off an underwhelming start to his first full season in charge.

Both sides have struggled early on, making this a crucial clash between two of the top flight's worst-performing teams so far. For McCann, it's a chance to replicate Kilmarnock's historic success at the venue—the club has played seven times at Hampden since 2000 under various managers. A strong cup run could be just the catalyst needed to ignite their league form. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Cup competitions can be season-changers—Kilmarnock have a real chance to build momentum when it matters most.