2004–05_Scottish_Challenge_Cup
2004–05 Scottish Challenge Cup
Football tournament season
The 2004–2005 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 14th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Inverness Caledonian Thistle, who defeated Airdrie United 2–0 in the 2003 final. Inverness Caledonian Thistle did not compete in the tournament after being promoted to the Scottish Premier League.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Teams | 30 |
| Defending champions | Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Falkirk |
| Runner-up | Ross County |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 29 |
| Goals scored | 86 (2.97 per match) |
Close
The final was played on 7 November 2004, between Falkirk and Ross County, at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Falkirk won 2–1.
More information Round, First match date ...
| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Saturday 31 July 2004 | 14 | 30 → 16 |
| Second round | Tuesday 31 August 2004 | 8 | 16 → 80 |
| Quarter-finals | Tue/Wed 14/15 September 2004 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Tuesday 28 September 2004 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | Sunday 7 November 2004 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
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Clyde and Stranraer received random byes into the second round.
Airdrie United v Queen of the South
| 31 July 2004 | Airdrie United | 0–2 | Queen of the South | New Broomfield, Airdrie |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 1,481 Referee: M McCurry |
Alloa Athletic v Elgin City
| 31 July 2004 | Alloa Athletic | 2–0 | Elgin City | Recreation Park, Alloa |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 301 Referee: C Hardie |
Arbroath v Peterhead
| 31 July 2004 | Arbroath | 2–4 | Peterhead | Gayfield Park, Arbroath |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 449 Referee: A Hunter |
Ayr United v Falkirk
| 31 July 2004 | Ayr United | 0–3 | Falkirk | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 1,797 Referee: C Thomson |
Dumbarton v Stirling Albion
| 31 July 2004 | Dumbarton | 1–2 | Stirling Albion | Strathclyde Homes Stadium, Dumbarton |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 709 Referee: W Young |
East Fife v Cowdenbeath
| 31 July 2004 | East Fife | 0 – 0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | Cowdenbeath | Bayview Stadium, Methil |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 468 Referee: T Brown |
East Stirlingshire v Berwick Rangers
| 31 July 2004 | East Stirlingshire | 1–2 | Berwick Rangers | Firs Park, Falkirk |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 264 Referee: C Boyle |
Forfar Athletic v Greenock Morton
| 31 July 2004 | Forfar Athletic | 3–1 | Greenock Morton | Station Park, Forfar |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 752 Referee: C Murray |
Partick Thistle v Brechin City
| 31 July 2004 | Partick Thistle | 3–0 | Brechin City | Firhill Stadium, Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 1,803 Referee: I Fyfe |
Queen's Park v Stenhousemuir
| 31 July 2004 | Queen's Park | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Stenhousemuir | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 461 Referee: E Smith |
Raith Rovers v Albion Rovers
| 31 July 2004 | Raith Rovers | 0–2 | Albion Rovers | Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 1,207 Referee: S Conroy |
Ross County v St Mirren
| 31 July 2004 | Ross County | 2–1 | St Mirren | Victoria Park, Dingwall |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 950 Referee: C MacKay |
St Johnstone v Hamilton Academical
| 31 July 2004 | St Johnstone | 2–0 | Hamilton Academical | McDiarmid Park, Perth |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 1,850 Referee: D McDonald |
Source: ESPN Soccernet Archived 26 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine
Albion Rovers v Partick Thistle
| 31 August 2004 | Albion Rovers | 1–2 | Partick Thistle | Cliftonhill, Coatbridge |
| 19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,050 Referee: A Hunter |
Alloa Athletic v Berwick Rangers
| 31 August 2004 | Alloa Athletic | 1–2 | Berwick Rangers | Recreation Park |
| 19:30 | Report | Attendance: 268 Referee: D Somers |
Falkirk v Stirling Albion
| 31 August 2004 | Falkirk | 5–3 | Stirling Albion | Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir |
| 19:30 | Report | Attendance: 2,631 Referee: C Richmond |
Forfar Athletic v Queen's Park
| 31 August 2004 | Forfar Athletic | 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Queen's Park | Station Park, Forfar |
| 19:30 | Report | Attendance: 421 Referee: A Freeland |
Peterhead v Ross County
| 31 August 2004 | Peterhead | 1–2 | Ross County | Balmoor, Peterhead |
| 19:30 | Report | Attendance: 565 Referee: K Toner |
Clyde v Stranraer
| 31 August 2004 | Clyde | 1–0 | Stranraer | Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld |
| 19:45 | Report | Attendance: 759 Referee: S Conroy |
Gretna v Cowdenbeath
| 31 August 2004 | Gretna | 1–0 | Cowdenbeath | Raydale Park, Gretna |
| 19:45 | Report | Attendance: 551 Referee: B Winter |
St Johnstone v Queen of the South
| 31 August 2004 | St Johnstone | 3–0 | Queen of the South | McDiarmid Park, Perth |
| 19:45 | Report | Attendance: 1,201 Referee: C Murray |
Source: ESPN Soccernet Archived 26 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine
More information Clyde, 1–2 ...
| Clyde | 1–2 | Forfar Athletic |
|---|---|---|
Harty  9' Mensing |
Report | Tosh 34' McClune 72' |
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Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld
Attendance: 532
More information Ross County, 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (5 – 3 pen.) ...
| Ross County | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (5 – 3 pen.) | Partick Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Winters 65' |
Report | Panther 71' Milne  3' |
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More information St Johnstone, 1–2 ...
| St Johnstone | 1–2 | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| Rutkiewicz 5' |
Report | Duffy 9' Lawrie 62' |
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More information Ross County, 5–2 ...
| Ross County | 5–2 | Forfar Athletic |
|---|---|---|
| Winters 18', 22', 65' Burke 46' Cowie |
Report | Shields 7', 30' |
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Main article: 2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
More information Falkirk, 2–1 ...
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- ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup page Archived 26 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine