Edinburgh City v Livingston: Betfred Cup team news, starting XI, how to watch, match odds

Edinburgh City host Livingston at Ainslie Park as the Citizens get their Betfred Cup campaign under way against Premiership opposition.

Edinburgh City host Livingston tonight

The Citizens faced the West Lothian outfit in their maiden SPFL match, going down 3-0 in a League Cup clash at Meadowbank. A very different-looking City side lined up to face David Hopkin’s side and the only surviving member of the squad is Ouzy See – who returned to the Capital this summer after spells with Forfar, Berwick Rangers, and Albion Rovers.

City haven’t played a competitive game since recording a 3-0 win against Albion Rovers at Ainslie Park on March 7, although they did play out a 1-1 draw with a Hearts XI on September 25, Marc Laird’s header earning a share of the spoils.

Team news: James McDonaugh has a full squad from which to pick for Edinburgh City’s return to action.

Summer signings Josh Campbell, Ouzy See, Danny Jardine, and Lee Hamilton could all feature in the matchday squad while Andrew Black and Robbie McIntyre could return after missing the friendly with Hearts last month.

Possible line-up: Antell; Thomson, L Henderson, Balatoni, Crane; Laird, Brown; Handling, Campbell, Harris; See. Subs from: Mason, Black, McIntyre, Newman, Hamilton, Brown, Butterworth, Jardine, B Henderson, Smith.

Match details: Kick-off 7.45pm, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh. Matchday programmes can be downloaded here>>>

How to watch: The Citizens are offering a live stream, priced at £9.99, for all fans. The match is not included in Edinburgh City season ticket packages.

Key stat: Edinburgh City recorded a 1-0 win against Dunfermline Athletic at Ainslie Park in last year's competition and ran St Mirren close in Paisley.

Referee: Willie Collum has been tasked with keeping order in this League Cup tie. He is assisted by John McCrossan and Colin Drummond.

Match odds: Edinburgh City 10/1 Draw 11/2 Livingston 1/5 (odds supplied by McBookie)