1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup
Country |
Scotland |
Teams |
30 |
Champions |
Stranraer |
Runners-up |
St Johnstone |
Matches played |
29 |
Goals scored |
89 (3.07 per match) |
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The 1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 7th season of the competition, competed for by the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Stenhousemuir, who defeated Dundee United 5–4 on penalties after a 0–0 draw after extra time in the 1995 final.[1]
The final was played on 3 November 1996,[2] between Stranraer and St Johnstone at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld. Stranraer won 1–0[2] courtesy of an own goal, to win the tournament for the first time.
Schedule
Round |
First match date |
Fixtures |
Clubs |
First round |
Thu/Sat 8/10 August 1996 |
14 |
30 → 16 |
Second round |
Mon/Tue/Wed 26/27/28 August 1996 |
8 |
16 → 80 |
Quarter-finals |
Tuesday 10 September 1996 |
4 |
8 → 4 |
Semi-finals |
Wed/Tue 2/8 October 1996 |
2 |
4 → 2 |
Final |
Sunday 3 November 1996 |
1 |
2 → 1 |
First round
Airdrieonians and East Fife received random byes into the second round.
Home team |
Score |
Away team |
Additional information |
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Stirling Albion won on penalties |
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East Stirlingshire won on penalties |
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Source: SFL
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Second round
Home team |
Score |
Away team |
Additional information |
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Date |
27 August 1996 |
Stadium |
Cappielow, Greenock |
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Source: SFL
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
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