2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup
Country | Scotland |
---|---|
Teams | 30 |
Defending champions | St Johnstone |
Champions | Airdrie United |
Runners-up | Ross County |
Matches played | 29 |
Goals scored | 87 (3 per match) |
← 2007–08 2009–10 → |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Schedule[]
Round | First match date[3] | 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 | 16 November 2008 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
First round[]
The First round draw was conducted on 29 May 2008.[4] Holders St Johnstone were drawn against Ross County away from home.
North and East Region[]
Raith Rovers received a random bye to the second round.[4]
26 July 2008 | Alloa Athletic | 2–1 | Dundee | showRecreation Park, Alloa |
26 July 2008 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Forfar Athletic | showGayfield Park, Forfar |
26 July 2008 | Brechin City | 0–1 | East Fife | showGlebe Park, Brechin |
26 July 2008 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3–0 | Stirling Albion | showEast End Park, Dunfermline |
26 July 2008 | Elgin City | 0–2 | Cowdenbeath | showBorough Briggs, Elgin |
26 July 2008 | Ross County | 2–1 | St Johnstone | showVictoria Park, Dingwall |
Source:[citation needed]
South and West Region[]
Greenock Morton received a random bye to the second round.[4]
26 July 2008 | Airdrie United | 3–2 | Dumbarton | showExcelsior Stadium, Airdrie |
26 July 2008 | Berwick Rangers | 1–5 | Queen of the South | showShielfield Park, Berwick |
26 July 2008 | Clyde | 2–0 | Annan Athletic | showBroadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld |
26 July 2008 | Livingston | 4–0 | Stranraer | showAlmondvale Stadium, Livingston |
26 July 2008 | Partick Thistle | 2–1 | Queen's Park | showFirhill Stadium, Glasgow |
26 July 2008 | Stenhousemuir | 0–1 | Albion Rovers | showOchilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
27 July 2008 | East Stirlingshire | 2–1 | Ayr United | showOchilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
Source:[citation needed]
Second round[]
The Second round draw was conducted on 30 July 2008.[5]
12 August 2008 | Alloa Athletic | 0–2 | Clyde | showRecreation Park, Alloa |
12 August 2008 | Cowdenbeath | 3–2 | Albion Rovers | showCentral Park, Cowdenbeath |
12 August 2008 | Livingston | 1–0 | Forfar Athletic | showAlmondvale Stadium, Livingston |
12 August 2008 | Partick Thistle | 4 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Peterhead | showFirhill Stadium, Glasgow |
12 August 2008 | Raith Rovers | 1–2 | Ross County | showStark's Park, Kirkcaldy |
13 August 2008 | East Fife | 0–2 | Airdrie United | showBayview Stadium, Methil |
13 August 2008 | East Stirlingshire | 0–3 | Greenock Morton | showOchilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
20 August 2008 | Dunfermline Athletic | 0–2 | Queen of the South | showEast End Park, Dunfermline |
Source:[citation needed]
Quarter-finals[]
The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.[6]
Clyde | 0–1 | Ross County |
---|---|---|
McGregor 45' | Report | Craig 25' |
Cowdenbeath | 1–2 | Airdrie United |
---|---|---|
79' 84' |
Report | di Giacomo 53' 75' |
Livingston | 0–2 | Partick Thistle |
---|---|---|
Report | Turner 75' Twaddle 78' |
Queen of the South | 0–2 | Greenock Morton |
---|---|---|
Report | Wake 48' McGuffie 77' |
Semi-finals[]
The Semi-final draw was conducted on 11 September 2008.[7]
Partick Thistle | 0–1 | Airdrie United |
---|---|---|
Report | Di Giacomo 4' |
Ross County | 4–1 | Greenock Morton |
---|---|---|
Craig 6' Daal 42' 62' Dowie 84' |
Report | McManus 55' Weatherson 77' |
Final[]
Airdrie United | 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) ( 3 – 2 pen.) | Ross County |
---|---|---|
McKenna 80' Dowie 103' (o.g.) |
Report | Nixon 59' (o.g.) Higgins 113' |
Penalties | ||
Lynch McLaughlin Hazley McDonald Smyth |
3–2 | Winters Higgins Hart Morrison Scott |
Media coverage[]
The Partick Thistle v Airdrie United semi-final was shown live and the final was shown live on BBC Alba.[8]
References[]
- ^ "Dunfermline 2–3 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 25 November 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2008.
- ^ "Airdrie Utd 2–2 Ross County". BBC Sport. 16 November 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- ^ "Dates for ties in Season 2008–2009". Scottish Football League. 16 June 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Challenge Cup – first round draw". BBC Sport. 29 May 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ^ "Alba Challenge Cup 2008–09". Scottish Football League. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "Alba Challenge Cup". Scottish Football League. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2008.
- ^ "The ALBA Challenge Cup – Semi-finals". Scottish Football League. 11 September 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2008.
- ^ "BBC Alba to cover Challenge Cup". BBC Sport. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
External links[]
- Scottish Challenge Cup seasons
- 2008–09 in Scottish football
- 2008–09 domestic association football cups