The Scottish Cup match between Dumbarton and Rangers will be played after a pitch inspection.

A referee was called to check the surface at 1pm ahead of tonight's 5.30pm kick-off.

And the surface has been deemed playable meaning the televised fixture will go ahead as planned.

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A Rangers statement confirmed: "GAME ON Today’s @ScottishCup  match against @Dumbartonfc  has passed a pitch inspection."

A Dumbarton post added: "Pitch is good. It's game on in the @ScottishCup  Pip big man! Mon the Sons!!"