High-flying Thistle can stun weakened Dons

William Hill Scottish Cup
BBC Scotland, 3pm Sunday

Partick Thistle can make life tricky for Aberdeen in what looks set to be a tight William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final.

The Dons bombarded Hamilton Accies in midweek, but somehow failed to score in a shock 1-0 defeat and they are facing a Jags side flying high.

Alan Archibald’s side have won four in a row and will be backed by decent support in the north-east with free transport being laid on.

The Pittodrie pitch is poor which doesn’t help the home side and injuries to key players Jonny Hayes, captain Ryan Jack and Mark Reynolds will weaken them further.

Thistle, with in-form striker Kris Doohlan, will be confident of taking the tie back to Firhill at the very least.

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Team news
Aberdeen are without Ryan Jack, Jonny Hayes and Mark Reynolds, but Jayden Stockley should return.

Thistle are still missing Sean Welsh, Gary Fraser, Ryan Scully and Stuart Bannigan. Mustapha Dumbuya could return.

Key stat
Partick have won their last four matches without conceding a goal