2016 Scottish League Cup Final (March)
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| Event | 2015–16 Scottish League Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 13 March 2016 | ||||||
| Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow | ||||||
| Referee | Kevin Clancy | ||||||
| Attendance | 38,796 | ||||||
| Weather | Dry | ||||||
The March 2016 Scottish League Cup Final was the 70th final of the Scottish League Cup. The final took place on 13 March 2016 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. The clubs contesting the final were Hibernian and Ross County, with Ross County winning 2–1 with a last minute goal. The win was Ross County's first major trophy in senior football.
This final was the last to be played in March, as from the 2016–17 season the Scottish League Cup will be played during a single calendar year and the final will take place in November.
Hibernian entered the League Cup in the first round, whilst Ross County entered in the second round.
In the first round Hibernian faced a home tie against Scottish League Two side Montrose. Hibs progressed with goals from Scott Martin, Scott Allan and Jason Cummings.
Hibernian drew Scottish League One opposition in the second round in the shape of Stranraer. An own goal from Scott Rumsby saw Hibernian take their place in the third round.
In the third round Hibernian faced Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen. Late goals from Jason Cummings and Dominique Malonga sealed their passage into the quarter-finals.
Hibernian faced Dundee United in the quarter-finals. Goals from David Gray, Jason Cummings and Lewis Stevenson saw the Edinburgh side claim their place in the semi-finals.
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