Ross County boss Malky Mackay will not be reading anything into the Dons' poor Premiership record this season ahead of Sunday's match.
Malky Mackay would love to see Aberdeen have a successful European campaign – but he will pull no punches at Pittodrie on Sunday with Ross County.
Stags are back in action in Invergordon.
Malky Mackay is in his third season at Ross County, and he is pleased with how the club have developed behind the scenes.
Malky Mackay believes implementing a loan manager's role is an example of the fine margins Ross County are looking at to develop professional players.
The Staggies are averaging more than two goals per game so far this season.
Ross County may have felt frustrated not to get the victory against Livingston, but Malky Mackay believes time will show their draw to be a good one.
Simon Murray found the net once again – but it was not enough to give Ross County all three points against Livingston in the Premiership.
Ross County's match against Livingston in the Scottish Premiership has been delayed.
Malky Mackay hopes that being named Scotland Under-19s captain is the next step in Dylan Smith one day developing into a Ross County skipper.
After a fantastic victory against Caithness, coach determined not to look back at past
Opening weekend of rugby season.
One experienced Ross County player has left the club on a temporary basis as he looks to prove his worth with more game time this season.
Inspire Highland have got funding for a first of its kind inclusion worker to work with trans and non-binary youth in particular around the Highlands.
Ross Sutherland RFC want their new clubhouse to play host to local businesses and community groups to strengthen bonds with the area away from sport.
The Fortrose and Rosemarkie member has been give a leadership role for the Junior Tour Scotland fixture against the Madrid Golf Federation.
North Kessock squash star Greg Lobban will be splitting his time between professional squash and studying at Heriot-Watt University from next month.
One of Ross County's brightest young prospects has been named in the Scotland under-19 squad for their upcoming friendlies in Belgium.
Connor Randall says being able to draw on past cup upsets and matches going into extra time helped Ross County into the League Cup quarter finals.
Ross County now know who stand between them and a place in the semi finals at Hampden.
