Scottish Challenge Cup 2008-09
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The 2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 18th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League
. The defending champions were St. Johnstone, who defeated Dunfermline Athletic
by 3–2 in the 2007 final
.
The competition was won by Airdrie United
who defeated Ross County
3–2 on penalties
following a 2–2 draw after extra time, the winning penalty was scored by Marc Smyth
.
away from home.
received a random bye to the second round.
received a random bye to the second round.
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v Airdrie United
semi-final was shown live and the final was shown live on BBC Alba.
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 defending champions were St. Johnstone, who defeated Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
by 3–2 in the 2007 final
2007 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2007 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 25 November 2007 at Dens Park in Dundee and was the 17th Scottish Challenge Cup Final. The final was contested by Dunfermline Athletic and St. Johnstone. St. Johnstone won the match 3–2, which earned their first national trophy win in their...
.
The competition was won by Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
who defeated Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
3–2 on penalties
Penalty shootout (football)
A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
following a 2–2 draw after extra time, the winning penalty was scored by Marc Smyth
Marc Smyth
Marc Smyth is a Scottish-born Northern Irish professional footballer currently playing for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Football League First Division...
.
Schedule
| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 26 July 2008 | 14 | 30 → 16 |
| Second Round | 12 August 2008 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 7 September 2008 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 12 October 2008 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| 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... |
16 November 2008 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
First round
The First round draw was conducted on 29 May 2008. Holders St. Johnstone were drawn against Ross CountyRoss County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
away from home.
North & East Region
Raith RoversRaith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
received a random bye to the second round.
South & West Region
Greenock MortonGreenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
received a random bye to the second round.
Second round
The Second round draw was conducted on 30 July 2008.Quarter-finals
The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.----
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Semi-finals
The Semi-final draw was conducted on 11 September 2008.----
Final
Media coverage
The Partick ThistlePartick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
v Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
semi-final was shown live and the final was shown live on BBC Alba.