The scottish league cup is a football tournament that is open to all mens scottish professional football league clubs. Rangers vs celtic betfred cup final ticket prices revealed as. May 26, 2016 the scottish professional football league has confirmed the format and seedings for next seasons betfred league cup competition. This tournament was largely regional and did not involve all of the teams who comprised the scottish football league prior to the outbreak of war. Scottish football book, 1955 to 1981 ed hugh taylor. A late goal from alex schalk proved to be decisive as the staggies edged out alan stubbs. Aberdeen 00 inverness aet, 42 pens by andy campbell. James forrest and moussa dembele secured a 20 victory for celtic in the scottish league cup final against 10man motherwell at hampden park published. The cup has its origins in a regional cup competition called the southern league cup which was introduced in 1940 when wartime restrictions led to a suspension of the scottish cup. Jonny hayes scores twice to help his side cruise to a 40 semifinal victory over st johnstone. The scotsport book football annualyearbook, 1963, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1973. He is the author of roar of the crowd, everygame, killie greats, killie the official history and simply the best an anthology of the greatest matches in every english and scottish league clubs history. West of scotland league conference sections revealed.
Scottish lower league clubs says theyve been left in. From queens park winning the first scottish cup in 1874 to whats happening in 2010, this is a site dedicated to every aspect of scottish football. Scottish football year book 1955 scott hamilton publishers. Aberdeen boss derek mcinnes welcomes call for scottish cup to. The whistle has blown on the scottish football season but planning for the new one is already under way. Rangers vs celtic betfred cup final ticket prices revealed. This is the official facebook page of the worlds oldest association football trophy, the scottish cup. The competition had a straight knockout format but became a group and knockout competition from 201617. Scottish referee appointments for all associated leagues and cup competitions across scottish football. He is also coauthor with forrest robertson of the first 100 years of hampden the official history of hampden park. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. There are a few football ads but no banner ads, no popups, no distractions of any kind. Daily record book of scottish football, 1970 to 1973.
It is also referred to as the scottish communities league cup due to the sponsorship from the government of scotland. All the latest breaking news on scottish league cup. Fivegoal celtic crush hibs to book place in scottish league cup final. This is the official facebook page for scottish sun sport all the latest from scottish football and beyond. The scottish league cup, currently known as the betfred cup for sponsorship reasons, is a football competition open to all scottish professional football league spfl clubs. The 201617 scottish league cup also known as the betfred cup for sponsorship reasons was the 71st season of scotlands secondmost prestigious football knockout competition. Jimmy mcgrory is the clubs record goalscorer, scoring 522 goals during his celtic career. Aberdeen book place scottish league cup final telegraph. Seven teams from across scotland took part with two groups competing in a round robin format with the winners of each group playing each other to decide the winners. Jimmy nicholl looks back on raith rovers famous cup win over celtic. The 201617 scottish league cup group stage was played from 15 july to 31 july 2016.
Celtic captain scott brown celebrates after scoring his sides fifth goal during the scottish betfred cup semi final match at hampden park. Complete table of scottish league cup standings for the 20192020 season, plus access to tables from past seasons and other football leagues. The group stage was made up of eight teams from the 201617 scottish premiership, and all ten teams from each of the 201617 scottish championship, 201617 scottish league one and 201617 scottish league two, as well as the winners of the 201617 highland football league and 201617 lowland football league. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on scottish league cup. Spfl announces details for scottish league cup semifinals. Nov 05, 2019 adult ticket prices for the betfred cup final between rangers and celtic will start at. The competition had a straight knockout format but became a group and knockout competition from 201617 rangers are the record holders of the cup. A page making a collection of scottish fan pictures and videos from all the spfl league teams.
Celtic through in scottish league cup after unconvincing win over raith rovers. That proposal would be bad news for peterhead and cove rangers. Scottish cup exploits give highland league outfit brora rangers a taste for life in the spfl. Rangers are the record holders of the cup, winning 27 times. League cup, scotland football summary for live scores, game results, game incidents and league table at. Spfl confirms details for new league cup format the courier. Celtic eased into the last eight of the league cup with victory over hearts, who were made to pay for poor defending and wasting a couple of golden chances. The scottish league cup, currently known as the betfred cup for sponsorship reasons, is a. Dec 03, 2018 celtic win scottish league cup after ryan christie strike sinks aberdeen. The winners of each of the 8 groups, as well as the 4 best runnersup progressed to the second round last 16 of the 201617 scottish league cup. In many ways, the idea of a league cup came about almost as an accidental byproduct of the second world war, but unlike the league championship, which has been dominated by the top clubs, this tournament has witnessed a more even spread of winners. The format for the 201617 competition changed from the previously used knockoutrounds. West of scotland league conference sections revealed daily. Scottish league cup scores, results and fixtures on bbc sport, including live football scores, goals and goal scorers.
Betfred to renew sixfigure scottish league cup title sponsorship. The group stage was made up of eight teams from the 201718 scottish premiership, and all ten teams from each of the 201718 scottish championship, 201718 scottish league one and 201718 scottish league two, as well as the winners of the 201718 highland football league and 201718 lowland football league. Scottish league cup tickets sell out fast and can be expensive. The scottish premiership was established in july 20, after the spfl was formed by a merger of the scottish premier league and scottish football league. Uk bookmaker betfred has agreed to renew its title sponsorship of the scottish league cup in a commercial association that first began with. The scottish league cup history and previous winners. Scottish league football handbook, 195051 to 195354 simmath press. League triumphs, cup victories, relegation battles all have a place on scottishleague. The gers won the tie 42 on aggregate to book their place in the last16 stage of the europa league this is how rangers will line up against hearts in the scottish cup quarterfinals this evening.
Scottish cup hospitality book now sun, 26th jan 2020 8. The leagues will sit under a tier six top flight of 20 teams announced on friday. It was thus continued on those lines on an official basis from then on. Aberdeen boss derek mcinnes welcomes call for scottish cup.
The competition is now organised by the spfl, the body formed by the merger of the spl and sfl in 20. Watch scottish challenge cup friday, february 14, 2020. May 04, 2020 west of scotland league chiefs have this evening unveiled the lineups for three conference divisions. First held in 194647, it is the oldest league cup in existence. Neil lennons celtic are in scottish league cup action this evening. Scottish cup exploits give highland league outfit brora. Referee appointments scottish football scottish fa. Local news cookie notice advertising marketplace book an ad. The league cup proved to be an instant hit with both players and fans and for the first 25.
A new regionalised firstround group stage draw sees clubs. Cove rangers scottish cup semifinals and final postponed as sfa and spfl await uefa guidance on finishing league season. The home of scottish league cup football on bbc sport online. David ross is an acknowledged football historian and writer. Summary league cup scotland results, fixtures, tables. The scottish premiership, known for sponsorship reasons as the ladbrokes premiership, is the top division of the scottish professional football league spfl, the league competition for mens professional football clubs in scotland. Forfar athletic shock st johnstone to progress to last 16. Mackays own scottish cup memories as a player have come. The clubs record appearance maker is billy mcneill, who made 822 appearances between 1957 and 1975. Mar, 2016 ross county won the scottish league cup under the most dramatic of circumstances at the national stadium. The complete scottish league cup results book 19402004. Scottish league cup tickets scottish league cup ticket sales.
Aberdeen were due to face celtic in the semifinals with hibernian and hearts meeting in the other lastfour clash. Plans to rejig the scottish league setup to a 141416 model are reportedly set to be talked over. The scottish flag is seen during the scottish league cup semifinal match between dundee united and aberdeen at hampden park on january 31, 2015 in glasgow, scotland. Hibernian 12 ross county 2016 scottish league cup final. Scottish lower league clubs says theyve been left in dark. Buy the complete scottish league cup results book 19402004 classic reprint s. Celtic will be looking to book their place in the final of the scottish league cup this. The history books show that, prior to their meeting at methil, hearts. Scottish cup hospitality book now 26 jan 2020 news. Aberdeen v rangers league cup semifinal season197677. The scottish league cup was formed, operated by and named after the scottish football league sfl, who continued to operate it after the top division clubs formed the scottish premier league spl in 1998. Aberdeen fans at hampden for the 2017 scottish cup final. West of scotland league chiefs have this evening unveiled the lineups for three conference divisions.
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