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Scottish Cup romance continues for Capital rivals Spartans and Edinburgh City

Spartans head coach James Craigen was delighted to get the first victory of his tenure as the League Two side edged past Lochee United 2-1 in the Scottish Cup second round.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:23 PM
Scottish Cup romance continues for Capital rivals Spartans and Edinburgh City
Key Things to Know
  • Spartans and Edinburgh City both progressed to the Scottish Cup third round with second-round victories.
  • Marc McNulty scored twice to earn Spartans a 2-1 victory over Lochee United.
  • Edinburgh City secured an emphatic 4-1 win over League Two rivals Kelty Hearts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spartans and Edinburgh City both secured advancement to the Scottish Cup third round with victories in their respective second-round ties. Spartans head coach James Craigen claimed his first victory in charge as a first-half brace from striker Marc McNulty sealed a 2-1 win over Lochee United. Meanwhile, Edinburgh City cruised to a comprehensive 4-1 victory over fellow League Two side Kelty Hearts at Meadowbank.

Edinburgh City manager Michael McIndoe praised his squad's dominant display, which featured goals from Tommy North, Innes Lawson, Murray Aiken, and Keir Foster. In another tie, Robbie Horn's Tranent side was eliminated from the competition following a 2-1 defeat away against Clydebank despite a late goal from Euan Greig.

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