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12:30 St Mirren vs Rangers


Live on BBC One Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland, commentary also via BBC Sport website

Rangers welcome Kris Boyd and Kenny Miller back for their Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren.

Boyd has returned to training after recovering from a hernia operation, while Miller is fit again after a hamstring injury.

Madjid Bougherra is also in the squad following his return from the African Cup of Nations but fellow defender David Weir is suspended.

Sasa Papac, Maurice Edu and DaMarcus Beasley - who had his car set on fire on Wednesday - are all still sidelined.

St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson has no fresh injury worries to contend with.

The Buddies came through their Co-operative Insurance Cup tie win over Hearts unscathed in midweek, meaning MacPherson is able to name a similar side to face the holders.

However, the Paisley club were waiting to discover whether Rory Loy - signed on loan from Rangers - would be given permission to face his employers in the fifth round tie.

Saturday's clash acts as a dress rehearsal for the Co-operative Insurance Cup final which sees the two sides lock horns at Hampden Park on 21st March.

15:00 Dundee vs Ayr
On-loan duo Ben Hutchinson and Andrew Shinnie could make their Dundee debuts against Ayr Utd.

Defender Gary McKenzie also returns to action after suspension, but David Cowan, Paul McHale and Sean Higgins remain out through injury.

Ayr defenders Kevin James and Billy Gibson are rated as extremely doubtful.

But manager Brian Reid received a boost when international clearance came through for former Hibs and Dunfermline frontman Tam McManus.

15:00 Hibernian vs Montrose
Hibernian defender Sol Bamba will be rested, after being rushed back following Africa Cup of Nations duty, with Paul Hanlon the likely to step in.

New signing Alan Gow could make his debut, while Merouane Zemmama and Graham Stack are both fit.

Montrose player-boss Steven Tweed may hand a debut to Scotland Schoolboys striker Martin Boyle.

Tweed is set to miss out on a return to his first club along with Gordon Pope, James Collier and cup-tied Paul Tosh.

15:00 Kilmarnock vs Inverness CT
On-loan striker Chris Maguire misses out for Kilmarnock as he is cup-tied after appearing for Aberdeen in the previous round.

Killie are also missing Mehdi Taouil through injury, however Scott Severin, on loan from Watford, could make his first start for the Rugby Park side.

Inverness travel to Rugby Park with a fully-fit squad.

However, they are minus strikers Dougie Imrie and Andy Barrowman who left the club this week.

15:00 Raith vs Aberdeen
Suspended Raith striker Gregory Tade is available for the Scottish Cup fifth-round visit of Aberdeen as his ban only applies to league matches.

Captain Iain Davidson is out because of a broken foot but on-loan Dundee United strikers Jonny Russell and Kevin Smith are both clear to play.

Forwards Peter Pawlett and Sone Aluko return to the Aberdeen squad but may have to settle for places on the bench.

Defender Andrew Considine (hip) is the only definite absentee for the Dons.

15:00 Ross County vs Stirling
Stirling Albion have defensive concerns with Andy Graham and recent loan signing Brian Allison both rated as extremely doubtful.

Dundee boss Jocky Scott has also refused permission for on-loan Craig McKeown to play to leave manager Allan Moore facing a sleepless night.

Ross County team news to follow.

15:00 St Johnstone vs Dundee Utd
St Johnstone midfielder Kevin Moon is set to miss out after picking up a hamstring strain in the Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-final with Rangers.

Kenny Deuchar may be fit, but the game is likely to come too soon for Collin Samuel, while Kevin Rutkiewicz and Martin Hardie remain sidelined.

Dundee United are set to be without Andy Webster, who has a calf knock.

Francisco Sandaza, Scott Robertson, Lee Wilkie and Danny Cadamarteri all miss out due to injury for the visitors.


Clydesdale Bank Premier League
15:00 Motherwell vs Hamilton

Motherwell midfielder Giles Coke returns from suspension for the Lanarkshire derby with Hamilton.

Shaun Hutchinson is injured while new loan signing Michael McGlinchey will not be considered until Wednesday's match with Rangers.

Hamilton will be without top scorer Mickael Antoine-Curier after the striker underwent knee surgery.

James Wesolowski and Alex Neil both face late fitness tests, but new signing Dougie Imrie joins the squad.


Sunday 7th February
Scottish Cup

12:15 Dunfermline vs Celtic
Celtic will be without defenders Andreas Hinkel and Jos Hooiveld meaning Edson Braafheid could make his debut.

New captain Scott Brown and defender Lee Naylor are fit, but Paddy McCourt and Shaun Maloney remain injured.

Dunfermline team news to follow
 
Rangers and Aberdeen must endure Active Nation Scottish Cup fifth-round replays after being held by St. Mirren and Raith Rovers respectively.

The hosts might have knocked the Glasgow giants out of the competition after conjuring up 10 shots on target and nine corners in the St Mirren Park tie.

The Saints may have missed their chance of progression as the replay at Ibrox will make Walter Smith's side overwhelming favourites to progress.

Aberdeen were the day's other victims of a surprise result and they required a last-minute equaliser from Gary McDonald to cancel out Iain Williamson's opener at Raith Rovers.

Elsewhere, a Colin Nish double helped Hibernian beat Montrose 5-1 at Easter Road.

Derek Riordan, Abdessalam Benjelloun and Alan Gow completed the scoring for Hibs, with Christopher Hegarty grabbing a consolation for the away side.

And at Rugby Park, a brace from Liam Kelly and a Connor Sammon strike made sure there was no upset as Kilmarnock knocked out Inverness in a 3-0 victory.

Ross Country were the evening's biggest victors as they demolished Stirling 9-0 at Victoria Park, with a hat-trick from Garry Wood and a brace from Mark Gardiner sending them on their way to a rout.

A David Goodwillie strike was enough to settle the contest at McDiarmid Park where Dundee United knocked out home side St. Johnstone.

Meanwhile, Dundee ensured progression with the aid of Leigh Griffiths' second-half winner in a 2-1 win against Ayr United.

Tam McManus had opened the scoring for United, but his strike was cancelled out by Ben Hutchinson's 41st minute equaliser.
 
Motherwell inflicted yet more misery on bottom-of-the-table Hamilton as a 1-0 victory at Fir Park extended their improved run of form.

Lukas Jutkiewicz was the man with the only goal of the game as he netted on 66 minutes to take his tally to the season to 10 strikes.

The on-loan Everton striker's scrappy goal following a corner midway through the second half epitomised a Lanarkshire derby which lacked finesse but not commitment.

Motherwell survived a late scare when Martin Canning's header drifted wide amid penalty appeals for Stevie Hammell's challenge on Flavio Paixao.

The functional victory - and fifth consecutive clean sheet under manager of the month Craig Brown - consolidated fifth place for Well.
 
Dunfermline 2 - 4 Celtic

Celtic recovered from a 2-1 deficit to overpower Dunfermline at East End Park and progress to the quarter-finals of the Active Nation Scottish Cup.

Diomansy Kamara blasted the visitors into the lead in 20 minutes, yet a minute later David Graham side-footed Nick Phinn's cross past Artur Boruc.

Andy Kirk then put the Pars ahead from a penalty conceded by Paul Caddis.

Morten Rasmussen stabbed a leveller and Calum Woods put through his own net, then Robbie Keane scored from the spot.
 
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