1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup was the seventh 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]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Teams | 30 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Stranraer |
| Runners-up | St Johnstone |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 29 |
| Goals scored | 89 (3.07 per match) |
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 → 8 |
| 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.
| 8 August 1996 | Dundee | 3–0 | Stenhousemuir | Dens Park, Dundee |
| 8 August 1996 | Hamilton Academical | 2–1 | St Mirren | Firhill Stadium, Glasgow |
| 10 August 1996 | Albion Rovers | 1 – 2 (a.e.t.) | St Johnstone | Cliftonhill, Coatbridge |
| 10 August 1996 | Alloa Athletic | 3 – 3* (a.e.t.) | Clyde | Recreation Park, Alloa |
| Clyde won on penalties |
| 10 August 1996 | Arbroath | 2 – 3 (a.e.t.) | Queen of the South | Gayfield Park, Arbroath |
| 10 August 1996 | Berwick Rangers | 0–2 | Stranraer | Shielfield Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| 10 August 1996 | Brechin City | 0 – 0* (a.e.t.) | Stirling Albion | Glebe Park, Brechin |
| Stirling Albion won on penalties |
| 10 August 1996 | Clydebank | 0 – 0* (a.e.t.) | East Stirlingshire | Kilbowie Park, Clydebank |
| East Stirlingshire won on penalties |
| 10 August 1996 | Cowdenbeath | 0 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Falkirk | Central Park, Cowdenbeath |
| 10 August 1996 | Forfar Athletic | 0–4 | Greenock Morton | Station Park, Forfar |
| 10 August 1996 | Livingston | 1–2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Almondvale Stadium, Livingston |
| 10 August 1996 | Montrose | 2–0 | Dumbarton | Links Park, Montrose |
| 10 August 1996 | Partick Thistle | 3 – 1 (a.e.t.) | Queen's Park | Firhill Stadium, Glasgow |
| 10 August 1996 | Ross County | 0–4 | Ayr United | Victoria Park, Dingwall |
Source: SFL
Second round
| 26 August 1996 | Ayr United | 0–4 | St Johnstone | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 27 August 1996 | Airdrieonians | 0–2 | Dundee | Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld |
| 27 August 1996 | East Fife | 2–0 | Falkirk | Bayview Park, Methil |
| 27 August 1996 | Montrose | 2–1 | East Stirlingshire | Links Park, Montrose |
| 27 August 1996 | Greenock Morton | 2–1 | Queen of the South | Cappielow, Greenock |
| 27 August 1996 | Partick Thistle | 2–1 | Hamilton Academical | Firhill Stadium, Glasgow |
| 27 August 1996 | Stirling Albion | 3–1 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Forthbank Stadium, Stirling |
| 28 August 1996 | Stranraer | 2–1 | Clyde | Stair Park, Stranraer |
Source: SFL
