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.Scottish Challenge Cup 1995–1996, statto.com. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
The final was played on 3 November 1996,Scottish Challenge Cup 1996–1997, statto.com. Retrieved 23 June 2011. between Stranraer and St Johnstone at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld. Stranraer won 1–0 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.
Source: SFL
Second round
Source: SFL
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
References
External links Scottish Football League Scottish Challenge Cup on Scottish Football League website Soccerbase Scottish League Challenge Cup on Soccerbase.com ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup homepage on ESPN Soccernet BBC Sport – Scottish Cups Challenge Cup on BBC Sport