Dundee did not get out of the group stage last season and Airdrieonians’ 1-0 win at Dens Park was one of the reasons why.
Steven Pressley’s side went on to have a pretty solid Premiership campaign and were never really in any relegation trouble.
On Saturday, almost exactly a year to the day of their last visit, Championship Airdrie will return to Dens Park seeking another upset (15:00).
Annan Athletic host Ross County – quite a road trip for the visitors – in the other Group D match, while Clyde sit this weekend out.
In the evening kick-off, Dundee United are away to Stirling Albion (17:30) in Group B. Earlier in the day, Arbroath visit Spartans.
Last season, United, as a Scottish representative in Europe, were given a bye in the first round and were knocked out in the second by Kilmarnock.
Jim Goodwin’s side finished seventh in the Premiership.
