29/05 - 20:00
Aberdeen overcame Motherwell in a close win on Saturday, 1-0, on matchday 1. In this competition, Peter Leven's team came from two draws, and Stuart Kettlewell's team came from a draw. In the starting XI there was Angus McDonald, Leighton Clarkson and Georgie Gent. Aston Oxborough and Calum Butcher didn't leave the bench.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
After 56 minutes, Motherwell saw Jack Vale get a straight red card with 60 minutes on the clock, Stefan Gartenmann scored Aberdeen's only goal of the game.
. In their next fixture, Aberdeen will play at home against St. Johnstone, whilst Motherwell will host Livingston.
| Aberdeen | Motherwell | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
| 7 | 63 | Total Passes | 42 | 8 |
| 7 | 50 | Passes Completed | 28 | 8 |
3 | Saves | 3 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
