The details emerged from the smoke filled offices of the SPFL after BTSport make their selections. It appears that they decided the home and away teams as well as the dates. So much for transparency.
The Fir Park opener will be on BTSport and the other two fixtures in the group also feature Rangers.
Our games are
Motherwell v Rangers Saturday 16 July 3pm
Annan v Motherwell Saturday 23 July 3pm
Motherwell v East Stirlingshire Tuesday 26 July 7.45pm
Stranraer v Motherwell Saturday 30 July 3pm
The eight group winners and four best runners-up will join the teams with UEFA interest to form the round of sixteen. the dates for the rest of the competition are...
Second round - Tuesday/Wednesday 9/10 August
Quarter-finals - Tuesday/Wednesday 20/21 September
Semi-finals - Saturday/Sunday 22/23 October
Final - Sunday 27 November