Event | 1961–62 Scottish League Cup | ||||||
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Date | 28 October 1961 | ||||||
Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow | ||||||
Attendance | 88,000 | ||||||
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Date | 18 December 1961 | ||||||
Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow | ||||||
Attendance | 47,500 | ||||||
The 1961 Scottish League Cup final was played on 28 October 1961 and replayed on 18 December 1961. Both matches were played at Hampden Park in Glasgow and it was the final of the 16th Scottish League Cup competition. The final was contested by Rangers and Heart of Midlothian. The first match ended in a 1–1 draw, necessitating the replay. Rangers won the replay match 3–1, thanks to goals by Ralph Brand, Ian McMillan and Jimmy Millar.
Rangers | 1 – 1 AET | Heart of Midlothian |
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Millar | (pen.) Cumming |
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Rangers | 3–1 | Heart of Midlothian |
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Millar Brand McMillan | Davidson |
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