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Logan Chalmers was influential throughout, scoring the hosts' second Partick Thistle eased into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a dominant win over lacklustre Ayr United at Firhill. Daniel O'Reilly's looping header gave the hosts a deserved lead and Logan Chalmers' powerful drive doubled the advantage before half-time. Fitzpatrick slid a second-half effort wide as the hosts continued to dominate and ultimately breezed past a toothless United side. These sides have been tipped to challenge at the top of the Championship this season, and on this showing it is Thistle who look the more capable. Mark Wilson's men started positively with a succession of drives forward from the lively Chalmers, setting the tone for the composed and attacking display that was to follow. Aidan Fitzpatrick's low effort cracked off the post before the attacker had a close-range goal ruled out for offside. Ayr were struggling to cope with Thistle's relentless attacks, and Robbie Crawford and Tony Watt had attempts dealt with inside the area. A whipped Chalmers corner then found O'Reilly who looped a header back across goal and into the net, leaving Ayr goalkeeper David Mitchell helpless. Chalmers received the ball out wide just before the interval, bounced it off Tsoanelo Lets'osa, and drove goalward before firing in form 20 yards with a powerful low strike. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Manager: Mark Wilson Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Scott Brown Formation: 4 - 4 - 1 - 1 Manager: Mark Wilson Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Scott Brown Formation: 4 - 4 - 1 - 1 League Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Partick Thistle 2, Ayr United 0. Second Half ends, Partick Thistle 2, Ayr United 0. Foul by Lee Ashcroft (Partick Thistle). George Oakley (Ayr United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Liam Dick (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Robbie Crawford (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Liam Dick (Ayr United). Substitution, Partick Thistle. Matthew Falconer replaces Tsoanelo Letsosa. Daniel O'Reilly (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Curtis Main (Ayr United). Attempt saved. Ben Stanway (Partick Thistle) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by David Mitchell (Ayr United). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Dylan Watret (Ayr United). Robbie Crawford (Partick Thistle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Robbie Crawford (Partick Thistle). Dylan Watret (Ayr United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Lee Ashcroft (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Curtis Main (Ayr United). Substitution, Partick Thistle. Alex Samuel replaces Tony Watt. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.