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Listen: Aberdeen v Raith Rovers BBC Radio Scotland This video can not be played Listen: Aberdeen v Raith Rovers BBC Radio Scotland Watch Sportscene coverage & listen to Sportsound coverage from Pittodrie Milne heads in from corner for holders Cameron debut is one of four Aberdeen changes; Mullin restored to XI Aberdeen eighth in Premiership; Raith sixth in Championship Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic (17: 30) Draw for last 16 follows game at Rugby Park Clive Lindsay Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Willie Miller Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound I think you’re looking for Karlsson to take that one first

time. He takes the touch, but once you do that, you’ve got to be able to pick the

spot. Nisbet does so well to set him up, but there’s bodies back

and it’s maybe not as easy a chance as the fans think. But, if he’s on and warmed

up, I think he takes that first time. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Tony Docherty Former Aberdeen assistant on BBC Scotland I think this is the right time [to make the substitutions]. It's a good decision to get a bit of energy on to the pitch, particularly in wide areas and in midfield. Shinnie gives that with his midfield runs. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Should be two for the Dons as their two substitutes combine immediately. A Kevin Nisbet shot is spilled by goalkeeper Josh Rae. Graeme Shinnie pounces to lay it back to Nisbet, who finds Jesper Karlsson in plenty of space in front of goal. However, the forward delays his shot and it is deflected over. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Double change for the Dons On-loan Bologna forward Jesper Karlsson and captain Graeme Shinnie are on. Stuart Armstrong and Nicolas Milanovic are off. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Aberdeen striker Kevin Nisbet is screaming for a penalty following a Mitchel Frame cross. However, we play on. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Callum Davidson Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound Aberdeen have made a wee change. Armstrong had dropped back to make a two with Clarkson to try to draw Raith out. Cameron is playing a bit higher up. What. A poor side Aberdeen are. Cannot hold on to possession, give the ball away all time. To think they paid money for both Keskinen and Milanovic is scandalous. Rob With Aberdeen, it's like every game is an experiment. Only one recognised centre-back in the matchday squad. Nobody really sure whether we are supposed to be playing a back four or three (pretty sure it's a 4-5-1), Clarkson hardly featured all season, but he is in the centre with a new boy just in the door. Milanovic and Gyamfi can't seem to do anything right, Keskinen trying too hard and nobody can keep up with him, Nesbit anonymous, Mitov is scary and Devlin is finished. Hamish Nisbet has not had a touch of the ball. The service to him is so poor. No wonder he cuts a frustrated figure. Rob Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers So close to an early second. Nick Devlin's low cross takes a deflection off a visiting boot and a combination of goalkeeper Josh Rae and the front post prevents the Dons extending their lead. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Aberdeen get the second half under way and interim boss makes a change. Mitchel Frame, the left-back signed from Celtic in the summer, replaces Emmanuel Gyamfi to make his debut. HT: Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers James Mc Fadden Former Scotland forward on BBC One Scotland It did click in the early stages [for Aberdeen]. They started brightly with

loads of energy and intent to take control of the game, which they did. They managed to get themselves in front, but since then it’s

been Raith Rovers getting into the game because it’s been more direct and not

trying to build out. It hasn’t given Aberdeen much encouragement. At the start, Aberdeen were forcing them into defensive positions but haven’t been able to

sustain it. Aberdeen haven’t managed to take control, but it’s

still 1-0 and they would have taken that before the game. HT: Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Aberdeen goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov had to clear off his own line after a defensive error HT: Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Ian Murray Former Rangers defender on BBC Sportsound Raith Rovers have grown into the game. Aberdeen had a good start

and they got their goal, while Raith were struggling to find their feet. Since then, they’ve been great. They’ve looked really

dangerous, created opportunities and pressed really well. They’ve also shown a lot of composure on the

ball. HT: Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Willie Miller Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound The replays don't seem to show there was a hand ball. But it stood and Jack Milne has his first goal for Aberdeen. But there have been errors that the visitors are unfortunate not to have taken advantage of. And Raith Rovers are still very much in this game. Jack Milne's first goal for Aberdeen has the Scottish Cup holders ahead at the break. The centre-back's early strike was reward for early dominance. But the second-tier visitors are well in the game and are perhaps unfortunate not to be level after a couple of awkward moments in the home defence nearly led to own goals. Jack Milne's goal separates the sides Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers That shot almost left Nicky Devlin out cold. But the Aberdeen defender is up and battling again as we enter two minutes of stoppage time and winger Topi Keskinen sends a low drive straight at goalkeeper Josh Rae. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Callum Davidson Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound I feel a wee bit sorry for [Kevin] Nisbet today, because his movement

has been really good, but he’s hardly had a kick. Nisbet has been moving on the counter-attack and his

team-mates aren’t finding him. You can see he’s getting a wee bit frustrated because he’s

occupying the two centre-halves and Aberdeen haven’t got him on the ball. If they can get more into him and play off him then they

should get more joy. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Another half chance for Ewan Wilson. But Nicolas Milanovic just manages to step in front of the Rovers defender in front of goal. From the corner, the ball falls to Wilson, but Nicky Devlin blocks the shot. The pressure is not over as Josh Mullin's curling effort is saved comfortably by goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Tony Docherty Former Aberdeen assistant on BBC Scotland Raith had a really good start under Barry Robson and then it dropped quite significantly. I'm impressed by the way they're playing. It's obvious what their tactics are - pressing high, winning second balls in the middle of the pitch. They've got good players, they're expressing themselves just now and they're giving Aberdeen problems. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Rovers are enjoying a bit of territorial pressure. A typically clever flick from Dylan Easton gives Ewan Wilson an sight of goal, but the on-loan Motherwell defender slips as he sends his strike well over the crossbar. Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers Willie Miller Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound On the pitch, it is as poor as I've seen Pittodrie for some time. It has been in good condition throughout the winter for the last few seasons. Manager: Peter Leven Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Dougie Imrie Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Peter Leven Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Dougie Imrie Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 To watch and listen, you need to enable Java Script in your browser. Listen: Aberdeen v Raith Rovers. BBC Radio Scotland. Audio Listen: Aberdeen v Raith Rovers BBC Radio Scotland Listen live Sportsound: Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic. BBC Radio Scotland. Sportsound: Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic BBC Radio Scotland Listen here at 17: 00 Scottish Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.