Ayr United open their competitive campaign today with an Alba Cup clash at home to third division Albion Rovers.
It is likely that Ayr manager Brian Reid will bring new signing Kevin Cawley into the squad for the ALBA Challenge Cup clash.
However the former Celtic striker may not be considered sharp enough to start. New goalkeeper Craig Samson is set to make his competitive debut for Ayr today.
Ayr United have not started well over the last few seasons at this stage of this competition having gone out to lower division opposition - East Stirling doing the damage last season - so Brian Reid will be hoping to change United's fortunes today.