The 2012–13 Scottish League Cup was the 67th season of Scotland's second-most prestigious football knockout competition.
In each round, fixtures are determined by random draw, with the first to third rounds seeded according to last season's league positions (higher 50% of finishers drawn v lower 50% of finishers, alternating which is at home with each tie drawn).
Clubs involved in European competitions are given a bye to the third round in order to avoid congestion of fixtures.
The first round draw was conducted on 20 July 2012[5] at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir by the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond.
[6] Rangers were entered into the draw pending an application for membership of the Scottish Football Association, which is needed to participate.