The 2003–04 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 13th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Queen of the South, who defeated Brechin City 2–0 in the 2002 final. Queen of the South were eliminated in the first round after defeat against Stranraer
The final was played on 26 October 2003, between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Airdrie United at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Inverness Caledonian Thistle won 2–0, to claim their first 'major' cup.
Schedule Round First match date Fixtures Clubs First round Saturday 2 August 2003 14 30 → 16 Second round Tuesday 12 August 2003 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals Tuesday 26 August 2003 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals Tue/Wed 16/17 September 2003 2 4 → 2 Final Sunday 26 October 2003 1 2 → 1
First round Berwick Rangers and Dumbarton received random byes into the second round.
Source: ESPN Soccernet
Second round
Source: ESPN Soccernet
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
External links ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup page