2009–10 Scottish League Cup
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The 2009–10 Scottish League Cup
was the 64th season of the Scotland's second most prestigious football
knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Co-operative Insurance Cup. Rangers
won the cup beating St. Mirren
1–0 thanks to a goal from Kenny Miller
.
The format of the competition was changed due to six Scottish clubs qualifying for European competition, two SPL
clubs entered in the First Round.
Note: the 4 best placed SPL teams not competing in European competition enter the tournament in the 2nd round and the 6 teams who are competing in European competition enter the tournament in the 3rd round.
clubs entered here, along with St. Johnstone (as the team promoted to the SPL), and St Mirren
(as the eleventh placed SPL team). The draw was held on 4 June 2009.
, Hibernian
, Kilmarnock
, and Hamilton Academical
.
, Heart of Midlothian
, Aberdeen
, Falkirk
and Motherwell
.
, Glasgow
on 24 September 2009. The ties were played in the week commencing 26 October.
, Edinburgh
on 9 November 2009. The ties were played in the week commencing 1 February 2010.
on BBC One Scotland and in Ireland
on Setanta Ireland
and Setanta Sports 1
. In Australia it was shown live on Setanta Sports Australia
. In USA
, The Caribbean
and Canada
it was broadcast live on Setanta Premium.
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
was the 64th season of the Scotland's second most prestigious football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Co-operative Insurance Cup. Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
won the cup beating St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
1–0 thanks to a goal from Kenny Miller
Kenny Miller
Kenneth "Kenny" Miller is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Cardiff City and the Scotland national football team...
.
The format of the competition was changed due to six Scottish clubs qualifying for European competition, two SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
clubs entered in the First Round.
Calendar
| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Saturday 1 August 2009 | 16 | 32 → 16 |
| Second round | Tuesday/Wednesday 25/26 August 2009 | 10 | 20 → 10 |
| Third round | Tuesday/Wednesday 22/23 September 2009 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | Tuesday/Wednesday 27/28 October 2009 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Tuesday/Wednesday 3/4 February 2010 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | Sunday 21 March 2010 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Note: the 4 best placed SPL teams not competing in European competition enter the tournament in the 2nd round and the 6 teams who are competing in European competition enter the tournament in the 3rd round.
First round
All 30 SFLScottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
clubs entered here, along with St. Johnstone (as the team promoted to the SPL), and St Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
(as the eleventh placed SPL team). The draw was held on 4 June 2009.
Second round
The 16 winners of the first round entered here, along with the remaining 4 SPL clubs not to have qualified for Europe. These were Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
, Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
, Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
, and Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
.
Third round
The 10 winners of the second round entered here, along with the 6 Scottish clubs to have qualified for Europe. These were Rangers, CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
, Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
, Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
and Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
.
Quarter-finals
The quarter-final draw was conducted at Hampden ParkHampden Park
Hampden Park is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 52,063 capacity venue serves as the national stadium of football in Scotland...
, Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
on 24 September 2009. The ties were played in the week commencing 26 October.
Semi-finals
The semi-final draw was conducted at Tynecastle StadiumTynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hearts. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of 17,420, which makes it the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland...
, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
on 9 November 2009. The ties were played in the week commencing 1 February 2010.
Final
The Final took place on Sunday 21 March.Media coverage
The 2009/10 Scottish League Cup was shown live in the UKUnited Kingdom
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on BBC One Scotland and in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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on Setanta Ireland
Setanta Ireland
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and Setanta Sports 1
Setanta Sports 1 & 2
Setanta Sports 1 is a subscription based sports channel in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelandunder a new licensing agreement between the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland and the newly formed company Setanta Sports Channel Ireland Ltd replacing Setanta Sports Ireland Ltd.The channel...
. In Australia it was shown live on Setanta Sports Australia
Setanta Sports Australia
Setanta Sports Australia is a sports television channel operating in Australia and is available to homes and businesses across all of Australia...
. In USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, The Caribbean
Caribbean
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and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
it was broadcast live on Setanta Premium.
External links
- Scottish Cups BBC Sport
- News Scottish Football League