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) | ||
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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.
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.
The First round draw was conducted on 29 May 2008. Holders St Johnstone were drawn against Ross County away from home.
Raith Rovers received a random bye to the second round.
Source:
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Greenock Morton received a random bye to the second round.
Source:
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
The Second round draw was conducted on 30 July 2008.
Source:
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.
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