Celtic B defeated Cowdenbeath on both occasions, last season – winning 3-1 at the Excelsior and 3-0 at Central Park.

The Young Hoops suffered an opening day 1-0 defeat at the hands of Cumbernauld Colts – a side they haven’t been able to beat on four consecutive occasions.

They did, however, get their first three points on the board – thanks to a 5-1 win over Caley Braves, with Lewis Dobbie and Ben Quinn scoring two apiece, and Bruno Davidson grabbing the other.

This is Cowdenbeath’s opening Lowland League fixture, having participated in the Viaplay Cup Group Stage – losing 1-0 to both St Mirren and Forfar, and drawing 1-1 with Arbroath and Montrose, but losing to both on penalties.

The Blue Brazil’s inaugural season in the Lowland League saw them finish in 15th, and they’ll be hoping for a better outing in 23/24.

Celtic B couldn’t shake off the curse of Cumbernauld, as they lost to the Colts 1-0 – their fourth consecutive time failing to find the winning formula against the Broadwood side.

On an unbeaten run of six games at home, Celtic B will be looking to put their first points on the board. Although undefeated in their last four outings against Caley Braves, they have made life difficult for the Young Hoops – with the fixtures ending 3-2, 2-0, 4-4, and 1-0.

Caley Braves found the breakthrough on the 75th minute – with Jamie Watson’s goal providing The Braves with an opening day 1-0 victory over Berwick Rangers, at Alliance Park.

It’s no secret what the ambitions of The Braves are, and they’ll be looking to find a way to sway the result in their favour against The Hoops.