The New Saints to face Hibernian B in SPFL Trophy

In recent years, Cymru Premier and Irish sides have been invited to play in the Scottish competition.

In this year's trophy the Saints have been drawn against the B side of the Scottish Premier League side Hibs.

The young Hibs have already won two matches in this season's competition - and will now face a Saints side who have enjoyed relative success in the past.

Craig Harrison's side have taken part in the cross-border competition five times previously and reached the semi-final stage in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons, but on both occasions, came up narrowly short against then Championship sides, St Mirren and Dumbarton.

The match will take place in Edinburgh on the weekend of September 9 and 10.