2021–22 South Challenge Cup
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The 2021–22 SFA South Region Challenge Cup was the 15th edition of the annual knockout cup competition for senior non-league clubs in the central and southern regions of Scotland. The tournament entry increased from 142 to a record 161 teams thanks to additional clubs joining the East of Scotland Football League and West of Scotland Football League.
SFA South Region Challenge Cup | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Scotland England (2 teams) |
Dates | 11 September 2021 – 22 May 2022 |
Teams | 161 |
Defending champions | Dunipace |
Final positions | |
Champions | Auchinleck Talbot |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 141 |
Goals scored | 680 (4.82 per match) |
The defending champions were Dunipace, who beat Broomhill 3–1 in the delayed final of the 2019–20 edition on 15 August 2021. However they went out of the competition in the second round, losing 2–1 to Sauchie Juniors.
Auchinleck Talbot of the West of Scotland League lifted the trophy in their first season competing in the competition, beating Lowland League champions Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 3–1 in the final.