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.
Schedule Round First match date Fixtures Clubs First round 26 July 2008 14 30 → 16 Second round 12 August 2008 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals 7 September 2008 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals 12 October 2008 2 4 → 2 Final 16 November 2008 1 2 → 1
First round The First round draw was conducted on 29 May 2008. Holders St Johnstone were drawn against Ross County away from home.
North and East Region Raith Rovers received a random bye to the second round.
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South and West Region Greenock Morton received a random bye to the second round.
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Second round The Second round draw was conducted on 30 July 2008.
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Quarter-finals The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.
Semi-finals The Semi-final draw was conducted on 11 September 2008.
Final
Media coverage The Partick Thistle v Airdrie United semi-final was shown live and the final was shown live on BBC Alba.
References
External links BBC Scottish Cups page