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Mark Pirie

Hamilton Accies pals battle for derby day bragging rights Scottish Cup with Albion Rovers and Airdrieonians

Hamilton Accies kids Leon McCann and Jack Breen will be rivals on the pitch for the first time on

Leon is on loan at Airdrie, who travel to Albion Rovers in the Scottish Cup third round, where Jack is temporarily stationed.

Jack Breen and Leon McCann may be pals at Hamilton Accies - but that will change on derby day (Hamilton Advertiser)

They’ve never faced up to each other before, but can’t wait to get stuck in with the bragging rights in training with Accies next week.

Both players say they have benefited from their loan spells in the lower leagues, and they’re enjoying being in a different environment.

The Diamonds come into the game top of League One off the back of a four game winning streak, and Leon, 19, says there is a real buzz about ML6 this week.

Jack Breen scores for Albion Rovers against Fort William in the Scottish Cup (Ben Kearney)
Leon McCann in action for Airdrie (John Steven)

However, despite Rovers struggles at the foot of League Two Jack, 20, hopes home advantage will play a crucial part this weekend.

Having played a crucial part in securing Rovers' win over Fort William in the last round the youngster is keen to cause an upset this weekend.

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