Kilmarnock have confirmed their Premier Sports Cup home ties will be played away from Rugby Park due to ongoing pitch works.
The Ayrshire side are currently installing a new hybrid grass surface at their stadium, forcing a temporary switch in venue for their Group H fixtures.
Killie will now host Raith Rovers and Hamilton Accies at Auchinleck Talbot’s Beechwood Park. A club statement read: “Kilmarnock Football Club can now confirm its arrangements for our home matches in the group stage of the Premier Sports Cup.
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“Neil McCann’s side will take on Raith Rovers and Hamilton Academical at Beechwood Park, Auchinleck. These matches will take place on Tuesday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 21 respectively, with both matches starting at 7.45pm.
“Our home fixtures for Group H of the tournament have been moved due to the ongoing, extensive pitch renovations being carried out to install a hybrid, grass pitch at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park.
“Our two away matches will take place against Elgin City on Saturday, 18 and at Peterhead on Saturday, 25. Both games are scheduled for 3pm kick-offs.
“Our thanks go to Auchinleck Talbot for accommodating this request. Ticket details will be released in due course.”
