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2009–10 Scottish Challenge Cup

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 Airdrie United, who defeated Ross County 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the 2008 final.[1] Airdrie United were knocked out in the first round by Partick Thistle after a 1–0 loss.

The final was contested by Dundee and Inverness Caledonian Thistle at McDiarmid Park, Perth on Sunday 22 November 2009. The competition was won by Dundee who came back from 2–0 down to eventually clinch the victory, 3–2.[2]

Schedule

First round

The first round draw was conducted on 28 May 2009.[3]

North and East region

Dundee received a random bye to the second round.[3]

Source: BBC Sport

South and West region

East Stirlingshire received a random bye to the second round.[3]

Source: BBC Sport

Second round

The second round draw was conducted on 28 July 2009 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.[4]

Source: BBC Sport

Quarter-finals

The quarter-final draw was conducted on 20 August 2009 at Hampden Park.[5]

Galabank, Annan
Attendance: 534
Referee: Steven McLean
Firhill Stadium, Glasgow
Attendance: 1,746
Referee: William Collum
Victoria Park, Dingwall
Attendance: 964
Referee: Mike Tumilty
Forthbank Stadium, Stirling
Attendance: 1,277
Referee: Euan Norris

Semi-finals

The semi-final draw was conducted on 10 September 2009.[6]

Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
Attendance: 2,275
Referee: Stevie O'Reilly
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 2,321
Referee: Stephen Finnie

Final

McDiarmid Park, Perth
Attendance: 8,031
Referee: Charlie Richmond

References

  1. ^ Airdrie 2–2 Ross County BBC Sport – Retrieved 28 May 2009
  2. ^ Dundee 3–2 Inverness CT BBC Sport – Retrieved 22 November
  3. ^ a b c "ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/10". Scottish Football League. 28 May 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
  4. ^ The ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/10 Second Round Draw Archived 14 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Scottish Football League. 28 July 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011
  5. ^ The ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/11 – Third Round Archived 14 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Scottish Football League. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011
  6. ^ The ALBA Challenge Cup Semi-Final Draw Archived 14 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Scottish Football League. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011

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