The Scottish Cup third-round match between Largs Thistle and Ayr United is set to be broadcast live on the BBC Scotland channel, website, and iPlayer. The fixture is scheduled for Friday, 27 November, with kick-off at 19:30.
Floodlight Restrictions Lifted
The confirmation of the venue comes after Largs Thistle successfully obtained permission from North Ayrshire Council to operate their floodlights at Barrfields Park until 22:00 GMT. Previously, the club was restricted from using the pitch and lighting at their 4,500-capacity stadium past 21:00, with an allowance of only two such occasions per calendar month.
These limitations had previously forced the club to relocate midweek matches to Ardrossan, located 11 miles away. The move became necessary following Largs’ promotion to Scotland’s fifth tier, which mandates 19:45 kick-offs for midweek games.
Match Context and Team Form
Ayr United will travel 33 miles north for the encounter against their Ayrshire rivals. This match marks a significant milestone for Largs, as they are making their debut in the competition following their highest-ever finish in senior football.
Managed by former Queen of the South midfielder Stuart Davidson, Largs currently sit second in the Lowland League, trailing leaders Kilwinning Rangers by a single point. The team reached the third round of the Scottish Cup after securing away victories against Gala Fairydean Rovers and Dunipace.
Their opponents, Ayr United, are managed by Gary Naysmith and currently occupy seventh place in the Championship, the second tier of Scottish football. Ayr enters the tournament at this stage, having reached the fourth round of the competition last season before being eliminated by Dundee United.
