2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup

The 2008–09 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 18th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League.The defending champions were St Johnstone, who defeated Dunfermline Athletic by 3–2 in the 2007 final.[4] Holders St Johnstone were drawn against Ross County away from home.[4] Source: [citation needed] Greenock Morton received a random bye to the second round.[5] Source: [citation needed] The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.
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