The top flight may be taking a break but Scottish football continues this weekend, with attention turning to the Scottish Cup which returns for an eagerly anticipated Third Round.

The action kicks off this evening as Open Goal Broomhill host League One side Alloa Athletic at Broadwood Stadium. 

That match is followed by a busy Saturday which includes 18 ties before Ayr United round off the weekend on Monday night when they host Pollok at Somerset Park live on BBC Scotland.

Championship table-toppers Ayr United are one of 10 teams from that division who join the competition at this stage along with 10 sides from League One, while Pollok are competing in Round Three for the very first time after seeing off Annan Athletic at the last stage. 

Raith Rovers take on Auchinleck Talbot in another intriguing match up between Championship and West of Scotland League sides, with Talbot looking to repeat last year's heroics which saw them knock out Hamilton Academical at this stage.

Accies themselves face a tough task against lower league opposition again in the form of East Kilbride, while Dundee - who reached the final of this competition 20 years ago - begin their campaign with a home tie against Airdrieonians.

The Highland League is represented by Fraserburgh, Formartine United and Wick Academy, and they all look forward to interesting home ties against Arbroath, Stenhousemuir and Falkirk respectively. 

Another notable tie sees Drumchapel United play SPFL opposition for the first time, as they host FC Edinburgh, looking to continue their dream debut run in the Scottish Cup. 

Fourth Round Draw

The Round Four draw will take place live on BBC Scotland following the conclusion of Ayr United's match against Pollok on Monday. 

Scottish golfer Ewen Ferguson, who enjoyed a breakthrough season by winning two DP World Tour events in his first year holding a full tour card, joins Jane Lewis to conduct the draw. 

The 12 Premiership teams enter at this stage, including holders Rangers who defeated Hearts in last season's final. 

Third Round Information

Fixture Original Fixture Postponement date
Albion Rovers v University of Stirling Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - The Reigart Stadium Saturday, 3 December, 3pm - The Reigart Stadium
Ayr United v Pollok Monday, 28 November, 7:45pm - Somerset Park Wednesday, 7 December - 7:45pm - Somerset Park
Clyde v Dumbarton  Saturday, 26 November, 7:45pm - New Douglas Park Wednesday, 30 November - 7:45pm - New Douglas Park
Cove Rangers v Dunipace Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Balmoral Stadium Saturday, 3 December, 3pm - Balmoral Stadium
Drumchapel United v FC Edinburgh Saturday, 26 November, 1:30pm - Lochburn Park Tuesday, 29 November, 7:30pm - Lochburn Park
Dundee v Airdrieonians Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park Tuesday, 29 November, 7:45pm - Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park
Dunfermline Athletic v Forfar Athletic  Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - East End Park Tuesday, 6 December, 7:45pm - East End Park
Fraserburgh v Arbroath  Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Bellslea Park Wednesday, 30 November, 7:45pm - Bellslea Park
Formartine United v Stenhousemuir Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - North Lodge Park Saturday, 3 December, 3pm - North Lodge Park
Greenock Morton v Queen of the South  Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Cappielow Park Tuesday, 29 November, 7:45pm - Cappielow Park
Hamilton Academical v East Kilbride  Saturday, 26 November, 2:30pm - New Douglas Park Tuesday, 6 December, 7:45pm - New Douglas Park
Hill of Beath Hawthorn v Elgin City  Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Keirs Park Saturday, 3 December, 3pm - Keirs Park
Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Stirling Albion Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Caledonian Stadium Tuesday, 29 November - 7:45pm - Caledonian Stadium
Linlithgow Rose v Sauchie Juniors Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Prestonfield Saturday, 3 December, 3pm - Prestonfield
Montrose v Darvel Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Links Park Stadium Tuesday, 29 November, 7:45pm - Links Park Stadium
Open Goal Broomhill v Alloa Athletic  Friday, 25 November, 7:45pm - Broadwood Stadium Tuesday, 6 December, 7:45pm - Broadwood Stadium
Partick Thistle v Kelty Hearts Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Firhill Stadium Tuesday, 6 December, 7:45pm - Firhill Stadium
Peterhead v Queen's Park Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Balmoor Stadium Tuesday, 29 November, 7:45pm - Balmoor Stadium
Raith Rovers v Auchinleck Talbot  Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Stark's Park Tuesday, 29 November, 7:45pm - Stark's Park
Wick Academy v Falkirk  Saturday, 26 November, 3pm - Hamsworth Park Saturday, 3 December, 3pm - Hamsworth Park