Match details
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| Event | 1988–89 Scottish League Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 23 October 1988 | ||||||
| Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow | ||||||
| Referee | George Smith | ||||||
| Attendance | 72,122 | ||||||
The 1988 Scottish League Cup Final was played on 23 October 1988 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 43rd Scottish League Cup (Skol Cup). The final was contested by Aberdeen and Rangers and was the second of three consecutive finals between the two clubs.
Rangers won the match 3–2 thanks to goals from Ally McCoist and Ian Ferguson. [1] [2]
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