1988 Scottish League Cup final

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1988 Scottish League Cup final
Event 1988–89 Scottish League Cup
Date23 October 1988
Venue Hampden Park, Glasgow
Referee George Smith
Attendance72,122
1987
1989

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.

Contents

Rangers won the match 3–2 thanks to goals from Ally McCoist and Ian Ferguson. [1] [2]

Match details

Aberdeen 2–3 Rangers
Dodds Soccerball shade.svg20', 63'
Hampden Park , Glasgow
Attendance: 72,122
Referee: George Smith
ABERDEEN :
GK Theo Snelders
RB Stewart McKimmie
CB Alex McLeish
CB Willie Miller (c)
LB David Robertson
RM Bobby Connor
CM Neil Simpson Sub off.svg 1'
CM Jim Bett
LM John Hewitt
CF Charlie Nicholas
CF Davie Dodds
Substitutes:
DF Brian Irvine Sub on.svg 1'
Managers:
Alex Smith
Jocky Scott
RANGERS :
GK Chris Woods
RB Gary Stevens
CB Richard Gough
CB Terry Butcher (c)
LB John Brown
RM Mark Walters
CM Ian Ferguson
CM Ray Wilkins
LM Neale Cooper
CF Ally McCoist
CF Kevin Drinkell
Substitutes:
DF Stuart Munro
MF Derek Ferguson
Manager:
Graeme Souness

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References

  1. "NOW YOU KNOW: Ally McCoist double helped Rangers defeat Aberdeen 3-2 in 1998 League Cup Final". Evening Times. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  2. "Aberdeen 2-3 Rangers". AFC Heritage Trust. Retrieved 23 October 2017.