2010–11 Scottish Challenge Cup
Encyclopedia
The 2010–11 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 20th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League
. The defending champions were , who defeated 3–2 in the 2009 final
. Dundee were knocked out in the second round after being defeated 4–1 by .
The Challenge Cup was won by who defeated 2–0 in the final
at McDiarmid Park
in Perth
, to win the cup for the second time in their history.
The second round draw was conducted on 27 July 2010 at Hampden Park.
The quarter-final draw was conducted on 12 August 2010 at Hampden Park.
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The semi-final draw was conducted on 9 September 2010 at Hampden Park.
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Scottish 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...
. The defending champions were , who defeated 3–2 in the 2009 final
2009 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2009 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 22 November 2009 at McDiarmid Park in Perth and was the 19th Scottish Challenge Cup Final. The final was contested by Dundee and Inverness CT. Dundee won the match 3–2.-Match details:...
. Dundee were knocked out in the second round after being defeated 4–1 by .
The Challenge Cup was won by who defeated 2–0 in the final
2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played between Queen of the South and Ross County at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Ross County won 2-0. The game had been postponed from November to April due to inclement weather....
at McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park is a football stadium in Perth, Scotland, the home ground of St. Johnstone FC. It has an all-seated capacity of 10,673.-History:...
in Perth
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
, to win the cup for the second time in their history.
Schedule
| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
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| First round | Sat/Sun 24/25 July 2010 | 14 | 30 → 16 |
| Second round | Tuesday 10 August 2010 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | Sat/Sun 4/5 September 2010 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Sat/Sun 9/10 October 2010 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | Sunday 10 April 2011 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
North and East region
received a random bye to the second round.South and West region
received a random bye to the second round.Second round
----The second round draw was conducted on 27 July 2010 at Hampden Park.
Quarter-finals
----The quarter-final draw was conducted on 12 August 2010 at Hampden Park.
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Semi-finals
----The semi-final draw was conducted on 9 September 2010 at Hampden Park.
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