Here is the low-down on the two teams both of whom are managed by former Bairns’ bosses.
1. Partick Thistle
Nickname: The Jags. Founded:1876 (144 years ago). Chairman: Jacqui Low Photo: PTFC
2. Cove Rangers
Nickname: The Wee Rangers.
Founded: 1922 (98 years ago)
Chairman: Keith Moorhouse Photo: CRFC
3. Manager - Partick
55-year old Ian McCall took over from Gary Caldwell in 2019 after a successful spell at Ayr United. He was manager of Falkirk from 2002-2003 and played for the Bairns from 1992-1994. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Manager - Cove
Cove appointed 43-year old Paul Hartley to take over from John Sheran who had led them to the SPFL and moved in to a role upstairs with the Aberdeen side. He lead them to the League 2 title this season on the back of a dreadful spell at Falkirk ending in his sacking. Photo: Scott Louden