2009–10 Scottish Challenge Cup
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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.[1] Airdrie United were knocked out in the first round by Partick Thistle after a 1–0 loss.
Tournament details | |
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Country | Scotland |
Teams | 30 |
Defending champions | Airdrie United |
Final positions | |
Champions | Dundee |
Runner-up | Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 29 |
Goals scored | 83 (2.86 per match) |
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.[2]