What channel is Kilmarnock v Aberdeen? TV, live stream and highlights plus team news, referee and VAR

The teams meet for the second weekend in a row after battling out a goalless draw in the Scottish Premiership at Pittodrie last Saturday.

Both sides have made poor starts to their respective league campaigns with Killie sitting bottom of the table with just one point from five matches, while Aberdeen are 10th on four points.

However, the cup tie provides an opportunity for either Neil McCann or Stephen Robinson to secure a much-needed boost with a trip to Hampden in the semi-finals up for grabs.

McCann is confident Killie will find the balance between providing entertaining, attacking football and tightening up in defence after his team lost 14 goals in four consecutive defeats at the start of the Premiership season.

“Look, it’s going to come together, I’m pretty sure of that,” he said. “I’ve been strong in my opinions that we’re building a squad that is for the season. I’m in full belief still that it’s going to be a good season.”

An away win will help ease the pressure Dons boss Robinson, who is still battling to win over the Aberdeen support following his arrival from St Mirren in March.

He said: “You get criticism when you don’t win football matches, we are expected to win home games. You have to be big enough to take that, strong enough to take that and try to make sure it doesn’t happen again, and determination’s been the word I can use this week.

“The boys are extremely determined to progress in the cup and change the outlook.”

Both teams won their respective Premier Sports Cup groups with Kilmarnock then beating derby rivals Ayr United 3-2 in the last 16 while Aberdeen knocked out Dundee with a 3-0 win at Pittodrie.

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen match details

The Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen takes place at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Kick-off is 5.45pm.

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen TV channel

The match will be shown live on Premier Sports 1 with coverage starting at 5.30pm.

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen live stream

Premier Sports subscribers can stream the match live on the Premier Sports website and app. Highlights will available to watch for free on the Premier Sports YouTube channel after full-time.

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen team news

Robbie Deas remains sidelined for the hosts having missed last weekend's draw at Pittodrie.

French winger Hicham Mahou this week joined the Dons on a one-year deal, with a club option for a further year. The 27-year-old, who left Swiss side Lugano in the summer, will be assessed by Stephen Robinson, as will midfielder Stuart Armstrong and skipper Kevin Nisbet. Brad Lyons (knee), Emmanuel Gyamfi (thigh) and Kristers Tobers (knee) remain out.

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen referee and VAR

Don Robertson is the match referee. Graeme Stewart and Scott Anderson are the assistant referees with Colin Steven as fourth offiicial. Chris Graham is in charge of VAR, assisted by Greg Aitken.

Kilmarnock 7/4, Draw 13/5, Aberdeen 29/20 - via oddschecker.com.