2022–23 South Challenge Cup
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The 2022–23 SFA South Region Challenge Cup was the 16th 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 161 to a record 163 teams thanks to additional clubs joining the West of Scotland Football League.
SFA South Region Challenge Cup | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Scotland England (2 teams) |
Dates | 20 August 2022 – 28 May 2023 |
Teams | 163 |
Defending champions | Auchinleck Talbot |
Final positions | |
Champions | The Spartans |
Runner-up | Drumchapel United |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 162 |
2023–24 → All statistics correct as of 19 August 2021. |
The defending champions were Auchinleck Talbot of the West of Scotland League, who beat Lowland League champions Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 3–1 in the final on 22 May 2022. However they went out of the competition at the quarter-final stage, losing 2–1 to Caledonian Braves.
The Spartans lifted the trophy for a record fourth time, completing a league and cup double after also winning the Lowland League. They beat Drumchapel United 2–1 in the final.