The 2009–10 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 19th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The previous winner was Airdrie United, who defeated Ross County 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the 2008 final.Airdrie 2–2 Ross County BBC Sport – Retrieved 28 May 2009 Airdrie United were knocked out in the first round by Partick Thistle after a 1–0 loss.
The final was contested by Dundee and Inverness Caledonian Thistle at McDiarmid Park, Perth on Sunday 22 November 2009. The competition was won by Dundee who came back from 2–0 down to eventually clinch the victory, 3–2.Dundee 3–2 Inverness CT BBC Sport – Retrieved 22 November
Schedule Round First match date Fixtures Clubs First round Sat/Sun 24/25 July 2009 14 30 → 16 Second round Tuesday 18 August 2009 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals Sunday 6 September 2009 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals Sunday 4 October 2009 2 4 → 2 Final Sunday 22 November 2009 1 2 → 1
First round
The first round draw was conducted on 28 May 2009.
North and East region Dundee received a random bye to the second round.
Source: BBC Sport
South and West region East Stirlingshire received a random bye to the second round.
Source: BBC Sport
Second round The second round draw was conducted on 28 July 2009 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.The ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/10 Second Round Draw , Scottish Football League. 28 July 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011
Source: BBC Sport
Quarter-finals The quarter-final draw was conducted on 20 August 2009 at Hampden Park.The ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/11 – Third Round , Scottish Football League. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011
Semi-finals The semi-final draw was conducted on 10 September 2009.The ALBA Challenge Cup Semi-Final Draw , Scottish Football League. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011
Final
References
External links BBC Scottish Cups page Scottish Football League Challenge Cup page