Match Report: Scottish League Cup — Greenock Morton 0-1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Inverness Caledonian Thistle edged past Greenock Morton 1-0 in a tight Scottish League Cup group match at Cappielow Park on 25 July 2026. A solitary goal was enough to separate the two sides, with the Championship visitors showing defensive resilience and attacking efficiency. The win sets Inverness up nicely in the group, while Morton face an uphill battle.

A Tense First Half

The first half was a stalemate, with both sides cancelling each other out. Morton had the better of the early exchanges, hitting the crossbar from a free-kick. Inverness grew into the game and began to assert themselves as the half wore on. However, neither side could find a breakthrough, and the teams went in level at 0-0.

Second Half: Inverness Break the Deadlock

The second half followed a similar pattern — tight midfield battles and few clear-cut chances. The decisive moment came just past the hour mark. A quick counter-attack by Inverness saw the ball worked to the edge of the box, where a low drive took a slight deflection and nestled into the bottom corner. Morton pushed for an equaliser but lacked a cutting edge in the final third. Inverness defended stoutly, with the centre-backs making several key blocks and clearances.

Key Stats & Performance

• Possession: Morton 50% – 50% Inverness CT
• Shots on target: Morton 3 – 4 Inverness CT
• Corners: Morton 6 – 5 Inverness CT
• Attendance: 1,500 at Cappielow Park

What It Means

Inverness take a vital three points, which could prove decisive in a closely contested group. Morton, meanwhile, lost at home and now face pressure to get results in their remaining matches. For the Highlanders, this was a professionally managed away performance — they kept their shape, took their chance, and earned a clean sheet.

Morton will rue missed opportunities and will need to sharpen their attack. The margin for error is now very thin for the Ton.