The Scottish Cup journey begins now for Aberdeen, and their first test couldn't be any bigger as they look to avoid a giant killing and end their 12-game winless run.

Jimmy Thelin, taking charge of his first fixture in the competition, has splashed the cash in the January transfer window, with the board backing him to turn things around with over £1million of spending.

And the last thing he needs is a cup upset, but Elgin City will be dreaming of a Moray miracle when they host the Dons on Saturday afternoon.

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Allan Hale's men know Aberdeen are beatable - the nightmare that was Darvel in 2023 is still fresh in the minds of Reds when they were dumped out in the fourth round by the junior outfit.

But the League Two side face a determined Dons side that are desperate to put things right and finally restore the confidence they were oozing during the early weeks of the season.

Here are all the key details you need for tomorrow's Scottish Cup showdown.

When is Elgin City vs Aberdeen?

Aberdeen will make the trip up the A96 to Borough Briggs to face Elgin on Saturday, January 18. Kick-off is at 3pm.

Is Elgin City vs Aberdeen on TV?

Unfortunately the game has not been selected for live TV coverage this weekend. International RedTV subscribers can catch the action through the club website while UK subscribers will receive audio coverage.

BBC Sportsound will be on air from 2pm and provide live updates from Borough Briggs as well as 10 other ties from across the country until 5.30pm.

You can keep up to date via Aberdeen's social media channels and find post-match reaction here on Aberdeen Live.

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Who are the match officials?

Calum Scott is the man in the middle in Moray on Saturday afternoon, with Gordon Crawford and Elliott Husband Powton the assistant referees.

There will be no VAR during this weekend's encounter.

Is there any team news?

Aberdeen's injury list has been growing and growing in recent weeks, but they have finally been handed some good news with Pape Habib Gueye back in the squad.

However, Thelin will be without Gavin Molly, Ester Sokler, Dimitar Mitov, Vicente Besuijen, Jack Milne, Jack MacKenzie and Jamie McGrath.

The four new recruits will be looking to make their first Scottish Cup outings however, as Alexander Jensen and Alfie Dorrington look for their first starts while Kristers Tobers and Jeppe Okkels could make their third appearances.

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