2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup
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]
| 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 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 | Recreation Park, Alloa |
| 15:00 | Townsley  Stevenson |
Report | Antoine-Curier |
Attendance: 793 Referee: Chris Boyle |
| 26 July 2008 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Forfar Athletic | Gayfield Park, Forfar |
| 15:00 | Scott |
Report | Kilgannon McLeish |
Attendance: 563 Referee: Euan Norris |
| 26 July 2008 | Brechin City | 0–1 | East Fife | Glebe Park, Brechin |
| 15:00 | Nimmo  |
Report | Templeman |
Referee: S Nicholls |
| 26 July 2008 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3–0 | Stirling Albion | East End Park, Dunfermline |
| 15:00 | Burke Phinn Williamson |
Report | Attendance: 1,340 Referee: Eddie Smith |
| 26 July 2008 | Elgin City | 0–2 | Cowdenbeath | Borough Briggs, Elgin |
| 15:00 | Report | McGregor McQuade |
Attendance: 379 Referee: G Salmond |
| 26 July 2008 | Peterhead | 6–0 | Montrose | Balmoor, Peterhead |
| 15:00 | Bavidge Cumming Gunn |
Report | Attendance: 503 Referee: Craig Charleston |
| 26 July 2008 | Ross County | 2–1 | St Johnstone | Victoria Park, Dingwall |
| 15:00 | WInters Higgins |
Report | Samuel |
Attendance: 2,365 Referee: Craig Thomson |
Source:
South and West Region
Greenock Morton received a random bye to the second round.[4]
| 26 July 2008 | Airdrie United | 3–2 | Dumbarton | Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie |
| 15:00 | Noble Cardle di Giacomo |
Report | Clark Carcary |
Attendance: 808 Referee: Calum Murray |
| 26 July 2008 | Berwick Rangers | 1–5 | Queen of the South | Shielfield Park, Berwick |
| 15:00 | Little |
Report | O'Connor Kean Barr |
Attendance: 655 Referee: J McKendrick |
| 26 July 2008 | Clyde | 2–0 | Annan Athletic | Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld |
| 15:00 | Trouten |
Report | Attendance: 700 Referee: Steven O'Reilly |
| 26 July 2008 | Livingston | 4–0 | Stranraer | Almondvale Stadium, Livingston |
| 15:00 | Griffiths Hamill McParland |
Report | Nicoll |
Referee: C Brown |
| 26 July 2008 | Partick Thistle | 2–1 | Queen's Park | Firhill Stadium, Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Gray Roberts |
Report | Henry Sinclair |
Attendance: 1,382 Referee: Stephen Finnie |
| 26 July 2008 | Stenhousemuir | 0–1 | Albion Rovers | Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 | Report | Donnelly |
Attendance: 323 Referee: B Maddenn |
| 27 July 2008 | East Stirlingshire | 2–1 | Ayr United | Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 | Richardson Rodgers |
Report | Williams |
Attendance: 761 Referee: A Muir |
Source:
Second round
The Second round draw was conducted on 30 July 2008.[5]
| 12 August 2008 | Alloa Athletic | 0–2 | Clyde | Recreation Park, Alloa |
| 19:45 | Report | Clarke Gibson |
Attendance: 414 Referee: Iain Brines |
| 12 August 2008 | Cowdenbeath | 3–2 | Albion Rovers | Central Park, Cowdenbeath |
| 19:30 | McQuade Gemmell Fairbairn |
Report | Barr Martin |
Attendance: 204 Referee: Crawford Allan |
| 12 August 2008 | Livingston | 1–0 | Forfar Athletic | Almondvale Stadium, Livingston |
| 19:45 | Griffiths |
Report | Attendance: 800 Referee: Calum Murray |
| 12 August 2008 | Partick Thistle | 4 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Peterhead | Firhill Stadium, Glasgow |
| 19:30 | Donnelly McKeown Harkins |
Report | Gunn Kozmanski |
Attendance: 1,133 Referee: Steve Conroy |
| 12 August 2008 | Raith Rovers | 1–2 | Ross County | Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy |
| 19:45 | Weir |
Report | Keddie |
Attendance: 1,080 Referee: William Collum |
| 13 August 2008 | East Fife | 0–2 | Airdrie United | Bayview Stadium, Methil |
| 19:45 | Report | Lynch Smith |
Attendance: 606 Referee: Mike Tumilty |
| 13 August 2008 | East Stirlingshire | 0–3 | Greenock Morton | Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
| 19:30 | Report | Masterton McGuffie |
Attendance: 753 Referee: Stevie O'Reilly |
| 20 August 2008 | Dunfermline Athletic | 0–2 | Queen of the South | East End Park, Dunfermline |
| 19:45 | Report | Kean O'Connor |
Attendance: 1,373 Referee: Michael McCurry |
Source:
Quarter-finals
The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.[6]
| Clyde | 0–1 | Ross County |
|---|---|---|
| McGregor |
Report | Craig |
| Cowdenbeath | 1–2 | Airdrie United |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbairn Baxter |
Report | di Giacomo |
| Livingston | 0–2 | Partick Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Turner Twaddle |
Almondvale Stadium, Livingston
Referee: David Somers
| Queen of the South | 0–2 | Greenock Morton |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Wake McGuffie |
Semi-finals
The Semi-final draw was conducted on 11 September 2008.[7]
| Partick Thistle | 0–1 | Airdrie United |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Di Giacomo |
| Ross County | 4–1 | Greenock Morton |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Daal Dowie |
Report | McManus Weatherson |
Final
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.
- "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.
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