Greenock Morton suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at home against Inverness in their Scottish League Cup group stage match on 25 July 2026. A single goal proved enough to separate the two sides, with Inverness showing defensive discipline to secure the away win.

Tight First Half

The match began evenly, with both sides sizing each other up in the early stages. Morton enjoyed spells of possession but struggled to break down a well‑organised Inverness midfield. The visitors, meanwhile, relied on counter‑attacks and tested the home goalkeeper on a couple of occasions.

The decisive moment arrived in the 38th minute. Inverness won a free‑kick just outside the box, and the resulting delivery was met by a defender who directed the ball into the net from close range. Morton appealed for a foul but the goal stood, sending Inverness into the break with a slender lead.

Second‑Half Pressure Without Reward

After the interval, Greenock Morton pushed forward in search of an equaliser. They created several half‑chances, with a header from a corner clattering the crossbar and a long‑range effort forcing a fine save from the Inverness goalkeeper. However, clear‑cut opportunities remained rare as Inverness defended deep and in numbers.

Inverness nearly doubled their lead on the counter‑attack late in the game, but the shot drifted wide. Morton’s final push in stoppage time came to nothing, and the visitors held on for a valuable clean sheet victory.

Group‑Stage Positives

Despite the defeat, Greenock Morton showed enough character to suggest they can compete in this group. Inverness’s disciplined performance will give them confidence as they aim for qualification. For Morton, converting possession into goals will be a focus ahead of their next Scottish League Cup outing.