What channel is Stirling v Aberdeen? Is it on TV? Viaplay Cup kick-off time and match details

Before turning their attention to the Swedes, last season’s third-placed finishers in the Premiership must firstly negotiate a tricky tie at Forthbank Stadium against a side who have made an impressive start to the campaign in both league and cup.

Darren Young’s men made it through to the knock-out stage of the Viaplay Cup as one of the best group runners-up, finishing on 10 points ahead of a St Johnstone side who they trounced 4-0 at McDiarmid Park in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.

The Binos have also made a terrific start to their League One campaign following promotion, winning both of their opening fixtures to sit joint top of the early standings, and although they did exit the Challenge Cup with a 3-0 home reverse to East Kilbride this week, it was after fielding a much-changed youthful side.

Aberdeen meanwhile have collected just one point from their opening two Premiership fixtures this season with a goalless draw at Livingston on day one followed by a 3-1 home defeat to Celtic – despite a decent performance from Barry Robson’s men against last season’s treble winners.

Stirling v Aberdeen match details

The Viaplay Cup last 16 fixture will take place at Forthbank Stadium, Stirling on Friday, August 18, 2023. Kick-off is 7.45pm.

The match was moved from the usual Saturday 3pm slot due to another event taking place at Forthbank which was arranged before Stirling qualified for the last 16 having been due to play Falkirk away in the league that day.

Stirling agreed to Aberdeen’s request that the match be rescheduled for the Friday night rather than the Sunday to ensure the Dons of longer preparation time for their Europa League play-off first leg in Gothenburg on Wednesday.

Is Stirling v Aberdeen on TV?

The match has not been selected for live television broadcast.

Is Stirling v Aberdeen available to watch on live stream?

Neither club has made the game available to watch via PPV in the UK. International subscribers to RedTV can watch live coverage outwith the UK and Ireland while audio commentary is available to subscribers in the UK.

Who is the referee?

David Munro is the man in charge with Dougie Potter and Ross MacLeod assistant referees. Colin Steven is fourth official. There will be no VAR in operation.