2009–10 Scottish Challenge Cup
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The 2009–10 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 19th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League
. The previous winner was , who defeated 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the 2008 final
. Airdrie United were knocked out in the first round by after a 1–0 loss.
The final was contested by and at McDiarmid Park
, Perth
on Sunday 22 November 2009. The competition was won by who came back from 2–0 down to eventually clinch the victory, 3–2.
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Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
. The previous winner was , who defeated 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the 2008 final
2008 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2008 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 16 November 2008 and was the 18th Scottish Challenge Cup Final. The final was contested by Ross County who beat Greenock Morton 4–1 in their semi-final and Airdrie United who beat Partick Thistle 1–0. The match was played at McDiarmid...
. Airdrie United were knocked out in the first round by after a 1–0 loss.
The final was contested by and at McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park is a football stadium in Perth, Scotland, the home ground of St. Johnstone FC. It has an all-seated capacity of 10,673.-History:...
, Perth
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
on Sunday 22 November 2009. The competition was won by who came back from 2–0 down to eventually clinch the victory, 3–2.
Schedule
| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Sat/Sun 24/25 July 2009 | 14 | 30 → 16 |
| Second round | Tuesday 18 August 2009 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | Sunday 6 September 2009 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Sunday 4 October 2009 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final 2009 Scottish Challenge Cup Final The 2009 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 22 November 2009 at McDiarmid Park in Perth and was the 19th Scottish Challenge Cup Final. The final was contested by Dundee and Inverness CT. Dundee won the match 3–2.-Match details:... |
Sunday 22 November 2009 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
North and East region
received a random bye to the second round.South and West region
received a random bye to the second round.Second round
The second round draw was conducted on 28 July 2009 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.Quarter-finals
The quarter-final draw was conducted on 20 August 2009 at Hampden Park.----
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Semi-finals
The semi-final draw was conducted on 10 September 2009.----