Challenge Cup holders Dundee United will host Linfield, one of the three remaining teams non-Scottish teams in the third round of the competition.

Ray McKinnon's men beat St Mirren in last year's final and have dispatched of Cowdenbeath and Alloa Athletic so far this time out.

Managed by former Northern Ireland and Rangers striker David Healy, Linfield have already enjoyed a trip to Scotland after playing Celtic in this summer's Champions League qualifiers.

Linfield's compatriots Crusaders will make the journey to play Cove Rangers while Elgin face a trip to Wales to take on The New Saints during the weekend of the international break on October 7 and 8.

There will also be an-all Championship clash between league leaders Dunfermline and out-of-form Falkirk, who are struggling with only one point this season.