Cup draw gives Renfrew a trip into the unknown

Renfrew face their first ever meeting with Thornton Hibs after the pair were paired together in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

The New Western Park side will meet East Region Superleague opposition for the second round running, after the defeat of Fauldhouse a fortnight ago.

Colin Clark and Martin Ferry’s men will travel through to Memorial Park on November 24 with the match kicking off at 1.45pm.

Thornton Hibs are currently sitting third in the table, seven points behind leaders Lochee United and 11 points ahead of Fauldhouse.

Me a n w h i l e, R e n f rew remain rooted to the foot of the Premiership following the weekend’s 4-2 defeat at the hands of Beith.

Glenafton versus Pollok is the pick of the ties as the two topflight sides get ready to do battle. Troon face a tricky task away at Carnoustie, while Auchinleck Talbot will take on Blantyre Vics.

Scottish Cup fourth round: Glenafton v Pollok, Craigmark v Glenrothes, Carluke v Lochee Utd, Royal Albert v Clydebank, Kilsyth v Hurlford, Darvel v Largs, Kilwinning v Banks O’ Dee, Blantyre Vics v Auchinleck, St Roch’s v Luncarty, Thornton Hibs v Renfrew, Lanark Utd v Rossvale, Dundee North End v Cambuslang, Rutherglen v Ashfield, Girvan v Dundee Violet, Rosyth v Annbank Utd, Carnoustie v Troon.