2024 Scottish Challenge Cup final

Last updated
2024 Scottish Challenge Cup final
Event 2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup
The New Saints Airdrieonians
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Flag of Scotland.svg
12
Date24 March 2024
Venue Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk
Referee Matthew MacDermid
Attendance3,191
← 2023
2025 →

The 2024 Scottish Challenge Cup final, also known as the SPFL Trust Trophy final for sponsorship reasons, [1] was a football match on 24 March 2024 between the Cymru Premier club The New Saints and the Scottish Championship side Airdrieonians. [2] It was the 31st final of the Scottish Challenge Cup since it was first organised in 1990 to celebrate the centenary of the now defunct Scottish Football League, and the ninth since the SPFL was formed. It was played at Falkirk Stadium. [3] It would subsequently be the last Scottish Challenge Cup final to feature a non-Scottish team due to them no longer being invited the following season. [4]

Contents

Route to the final

The final took place at the Falkirk Stadium (pictured in 2018) TheFalkirkStadium.jpg
The final took place at the Falkirk Stadium (pictured in 2018)

The New Saints

The New Saints (TNS), as an invited team representing the Cymru Premier, started in the Third Round where they were drawn away at Hibernian B where they won 3–0 at Meadowbank Stadium. [5] In the next round they played East Fife at home. At their Park Hall, TNS progressed after winning 5–4 on penalties after a 2–2 draw. [6] In the quarter-finals, they overcame Arbroath 4–1 at Park Hall. [7] In the semi-finals, they played Falkirk away at Falkirk Stadium. TNS won 1–0 becoming the second Welsh team to reach the final after Connah's Quay Nomads in 2019. [8] A TNS also entered this match looking to match the world record for consecutive wins in all competitions. [3]

Round Opposition Score
Third round Hibernian B (a) 3–0
Fourth round East Fife (h) 2–2 ( a.e.t. )
5–4 ( p )
Quarter-final Arbroath (h) 4–1
Semi-final Falkirk (a) 1–0

Airdrieonians

Airdrieonians also started in the Third Round away at the University of Stirling and won 3–2 at Forthbank Stadium. [9] In the next round they played away against Rangers B and progressed after a 4–2 win at Cappielow. [10] They then faced Greenock Morton at Cappielow and won 6–5 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. [11] In the semi-finals they played away at Raith Rovers and progressed to the final after a 1–0 win at Stark's Park. [12]

Round Opposition Score
Third round University of Stirling (a) 3–2
Fourth round Rangers B (a) 4–2
Quarter-final Greenock Morton (a) 0–0 ( a.e.t. )
6–5 ( p )
Semi-final Raith Rovers (a) 1–0

Match details

Final
The New Saints Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 1–2 Airdrieonians
  • Clark Soccerball shade.svg12'
 Report
Falkirk Stadium , Falkirk
Attendance: 3,191
Referee: Matthew MacDermid
Kit left arm macronrhodiumeco23n.png
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body macronrhodiumeco23n.png
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm macronrhodiumeco23n.png
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
The New Saints
Kit left arm airdrie2324h.png
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body airdrie2324h.png
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm airdrie2324h.png
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts airdrie2223h.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Airdrieonians
GK25 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Connor Roberts
RB7 Flag of Ireland.svg Josh Daniels
CB22 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Danny Davies
CB2 Flag of England.svg Josh Pask
LB3 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Chris Marriott
CM19 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ben Clark Sub off.svg 74'
CM21 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Leo Smith Sub off.svg 90'
CM10 Flag of England.svg Daniel Redmond Sub off.svg 74'
RW18 Ulster Banner.svg Rory Holden Sub off.svg 79'
FW23 Flag of England.svg Brad Young
RW17 Flag of England.svg Jordan Williams Sub off.svg 78'
Substitutes:
GK1 Flag of England.svg Reece Thompson
DF12 Flag of England.svg Blaine Hudson
DF26 Flag of England.svg Jordan Marshall Sub on.svg 79'
MF8 Ulster Banner.svg Ryan Brobbel Sub on.svg 90'
MF14 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dan Williams Sub on.svg 74'
MF15 Flag of England.svg Jared Harlock
FW9 Flag of Scotland.svg Declan McManus Sub on.svg 74'
FW11 Flag of Poland.svg Adrian Cieślewicz Sub on.svg 78'
FW39 Flag of England.svg Tom Jones
Manager:
Flag of England.svg Craig Harrison
GK40 Flag of Scotland.svg Robbie Hemfrey
RB2 Flag of Scotland.svg Cammy Ballantyne
CB16 Flag of Scotland.svg Craig Watson
CB6 Flag of Scotland.svg Callum Fordyce
LB5 Flag of England.svg Mason Hancock
CDM4 Flag of Scotland.svg Rhys McCabe Sub off.svg 45'
RM28 Flag of Scotland.svg Gavin Gallagher Yellow card.svgSub off.svg 54'
CM10 Flag of Scotland.svg Adam Frizzell
LM21 Flag of Scotland.svg Charlie Telfer
AM12 Ulster Banner.svg Liam McStravick Yellow card.svgSub off.svg 61'
FW11 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Nikolay Todorov Sub off.svg 90+3'
Substitutes:
GK43 Flag of Scotland.svg David Hutton
DF3 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Aaron Taylor-Sinclair
MF8 Flag of Scotland.svg Lewis McGregor
MF14 Flag of Scotland.svg Dean McMaster Sub on.svg 45'
MF19 Flag of Scotland.svg Elliot Dunlop
MF26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Donnell Sub on.svg 61'
FW7 Flag of Scotland.svg Josh O'Connor Sub on.svg 54'
FW9 Flag of Scotland.svg Calum Gallagher Sub on.svg 90+3'
FW23 Flag of Scotland.svg Gabby McGill
Manager:
Flag of Scotland.svg Rhys McCabe

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.

Notes

Related Research Articles

The Scottish Professional Football League Challenge Cup, commonly known as the Scottish League Challenge Cup or Scottish Challenge Cup, and currently known as the SPFL Trust Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an association football knock-out cup competition run by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). It is recognised as the third most prestigious knockout trophy in Scottish football, after the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup.

The 1999–2000 Scottish Challenge Cup was the ninth season of the competition, which was also known as the Bell's Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons. It was competed for by the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Falkirk, who defeated Queen of the South 1–0 in the 1997 final.

The 1997–98 Scottish Challenge Cup was the eighth season of the competition, competed for by the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Stranraer, who defeated St Johnstone 1–0 in the 1996 final.

Season 1998–99 was a successful season for Hibernian F.C. as the club got promoted on their first attempt and achieved a record number of points, following their relegation from the Scottish Premier League the year prior. There was disappointment in the cup competitions, however, as the club were beaten by Stirling Albion in the Scottish Cup, and were defeated convincingly 4–0 by St Johnstone in the League Cup. As a First Division club, Hibs would have entered the Scottish Challenge Cup, but the competition was not played during the 1998–99 season due to a lack of sponsorship.

The 2001–02 season is often regarded as one of the most successful seasons of Ayr United's history. In this season they eliminated Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Inverness CT and Hibernian en route to the Scottish League Cup Final, in which they were beaten by Rangers. In the Scottish Cup they beat Deveronvale, Dunfermline Athletic and Dundee United before losing out to Celtic in the semi-final. While maintaining good cup runs the club sustained a respectable finish of Third Place in Division One.

The 2014–15 Scottish League Cup was the 69th season of Scotland's second-most prestigious football knockout competition. It is also known as The Scottish League Cup presented by QTS for sponsorship reasons.

The 2013–14 season was Hamilton Academical's first season in the newly formed Scottish Championship and their third consecutive season in the second tier of Scottish football. Hamilton also competed in the League Cup, Scottish Cup and the Challenge Cup.

Season 2015–16 saw Greenock Morton compete in the Scottish Championship the second tier of Scottish football, having finished top of the Scottish League One in 2014-15. Morton also competed in the Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

The 2015–16 Scottish League Cup was the 70th season of Scotland's second-most prestigious football knockout competition. It is also known as The Scottish League Cup presented by Utilita for sponsorship reasons.

The 2017–18 Scottish League Cup group stage was played from 14 July to 30 July 2017. A total of 40 teams competed in the group stage. The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the four best runners-up progressed to the second round of the 2017–18 Scottish League Cup.

The 2018–19 Scottish League Cup group stage was played from 14–28 July 2018. A total of 40 teams competed in the group stage. The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the four best runners-up progressed to the second round of the 2018–19 Scottish League Cup.

The 2019–20 Scottish League Cup Group stage was played from 12 to 28 July 2019. A total of 40 teams competed in the group stage. The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the four best runners-up progressed to the second round of the 2019–20 Scottish League Cup.

The 2014–15 season was Livingston's second season in the Scottish Championship and their fourth consecutive season in the second-tier of Scottish football, having been promoted from the Scottish Second Division during the 2010–11 season. Livingston also competed in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

The 2021–22 Scottish Challenge Cup known as the SPFL Trust Trophy due to sponsorship reasons, was the 30th season of the competition. The total number of participating clubs was 50, down from 58, with only Scottish clubs competing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland. The competition began on 10 August 2021 with the first round and ended on 3 April 2022 with the final at the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

The 2021–22 season was Arbroath's third consecutive season in the Scottish Championship, following their promotion from Scottish League One in the 2018–19 season. They also competed in the Scottish League Cup, Scottish Challenge Cup and the Scottish Cup.

The 2022–23 season was Dundee's first season back in the second tier of Scottish football after being relegated from the previous season's Premiership. Dundee also competed in the Scottish League Cup, the Scottish Cup and the Scottish Challenge Cup.

The 2022–23 Scottish Championship was the tenth season of the Scottish Championship, the second tier of Scottish football.

The 2022–23 Scottish Challenge Cup known as the SPFL Trust Trophy due to sponsorship reasons, was the 31st season of the competition. The total number of participating clubs was 53, up from 50, with the return of clubs from Wales and Northern Ireland. The competition began on 9 August 2022 with the first round and ended on 26 March 2023 with the final at Falkirk Stadium.

The 2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the SPFL Trust Trophy due to sponsorship reasons, was the 32nd season of the competition. The total number of participating clubs was 53, including clubs from Wales and Northern Ireland. The competition began on 1 August 2023 with the first round and the final took place on 24 March 2024.

References

  1. ↑ "Challenge Cup to be rebranded SPFL Trust Trophy from season 2021/22". The Edinburgh Reporter. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "SPFL TRUST TROPHY FINAL 2023/24". SPFL. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 Irvine, David (22 March 2024). "SPFL Trust Trophy & Al-Hilal world record: Harrison keen to write more TNS history". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c044zzemkyvo
  5. ↑ "Hibernian B 0-3 the New Saints". BBC Sport. BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "The New Saints v East Fife". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  7. ↑ "Arbroath let down 'gaffer, coaching staff, fans and board of directors' with TNS capitulation, admits stand-in skipper". The Courier. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  8. ↑ "TNS beat Falkirk to set up final with Airdrieonians". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  9. ↑ "Airdrieonians 3-2 Stirling University (9 Sep, 2023) Final Score -". ESPN. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  10. ↑ "Rangers B v Airdrieonians". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "Greenock Morton v Airdrieonians". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  12. ↑ "Raith Rovers vs. Airdrieonians - 2 February 2024 -". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 March 2024.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.