The club last got their hands on the trophy back in 2024 and will be keen to embark on a strong run in the competition which culminates in a Hampden showpiece at the end of the campaign.
Sam Reid lines up between the posts, behind a backline of James Reid, captain Conor Owen, Corey Ngwenya and Ashton Scally.
In midfield, Calum Young is joined by Luca Rankin and Ben Hutton.
Ruaridh Hall will lead the line in attack, where he is flanked by Coben Fergusson and Ashton Patton.
Among the substitutes on Tayside this evening is Jaden Millarvie, Luke Ramage, Ollie Johnston, Oliver McGhee, Ethan Molloy, Jackson Barr and Daniel Owoyomi.
Kick-off is 7:45pm at Foundation Park adjacent Tannadice, and you can stay up to date with the action on X @RFC_Youth.
RANGERS: S. Reid, J. Reid, Owen, Ngwenya, Scally, Young, Rankin, Hutton, Patton, Fergusson, Hall
SUBS: Millarvie, Ramage, Johnston, McGhee, Molloy, Barr, Owoyomi