1990–91 Scottish Challenge Cup

The 1990–91 Scottish Challenge Cup was the inaugural season of the competition, which was also known as the B&Q Centenary Cup for sponsorship reasons. It was competed for by the 28 member clubs of the Scottish Football League Division One and Two.

1990–91 B&Q Centenary Cup
CountryScotland
Teams28
ChampionsDundee
Runners-upAyr United
Matches played27
Goals scored91 (3.37 per match)

The final was played on 11 November 1990,[1][2] between Ayr United and Dundee at Fir Park in Motherwell. Dundee won 3–2 after extra time[2] to become the first winners of the cup.

Schedule
Round First match date Fixtures Clubs
First roundTuesday 2 October 19901228 → 16
Second roundTuesday 16 October 1990816 → 80
Quarter-finalsTuesday 23 October 199048 → 4
Semi-finalsTuesday 30 October 199024 → 2
FinalSunday 11 November 199012 → 1

First round

Dundee, East Stirlingshire, Hamilton Academical and Stranraer entered the second round.

2 October 1990 Airdrieonians2 – 1 (a.e.t.)Partick ThistleBroomfield Park, Airdrie
2 October 1990 Alloa Athletic3–0Forfar AthleticRecreation Park, Alloa
2 October 1990 Arbroath2 – 1 (a.e.t.)Queen's ParkGayfield Park, Arbroath
2 October 1990 Ayr United3–0Brechin CitySomerset Park, Ayr
2 October 1990 Clyde4–3DumbartonFirhill Stadium, Glasgow
2 October 1990 Clydebank1–2East FifeKilbowie Park, Clydebank
2 October 1990 Cowdenbeath2–1Albion RoversCentral Park, Cowdenbeath
2 October 1990 Falkirk0–3Raith RoversBrockville Park, Falkirk
2 October 1990 Kilmarnock4–1Stirling AlbionRugby Park, Kilmarnock
2 October 1990 Meadowbank Thistle1 – 2 (a.e.t.)MortonMeadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh
2 October 1990 Montrose2–0Berwick RangersLinks Park, Montrose
2 October 1990 Stenhousemuir0* – 0 (a.e.t.)Queen of the SouthOchilview Park, Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir won on penalties

Source: statto.com

Second round
16 October 1990 Airdrieonians0–2ClydeBroomfield Park, Airdrie
16 October 1990 Alloa Athletic3–5DundeeRecreation Park, Alloa
16 October 1990 East Fife2–1StranraerBayview Park, Methil
16 October 1990 Kilmarnock3–1ArbroathRugby Park, Kilmarnock
16 October 1990 Montrose2 – 3 (a.e.t.)Ayr UnitedLinks Park, Montrose
16 October 1990 Morton0 – 0* (a.e.t.)CowdenbeathCappielow, Greenock
Cowdenbeath won on penalties
16 October 1990 Queen of the South5–0East StirlingshirePalmerston Park, Dumfries
16 October 1990 Raith Rovers3–2Hamilton AcademicalStark's Park, Kirkcaldy

Source: statto.com

Quarter-finals
23 October 1990 Ayr United4–1Queen of the SouthSomerset Park, Ayr
23 October 1990 Clyde2–1CowdenbeathFirhill Stadium, Glasgow
23 October 1990 East Fife1–2KilmarnockBayview Park, Methil
23 October 1990 Raith Rovers0 – 1 (a.e.t.)DundeeStark's Park, Kirkcaldy

Semi-finals
30 October 1990 Ayr United2–0ClydeSomerset Park, Ayr
30 October 1990 Kilmarnock0–2DundeeRugby Park, Kilmarnock

Final
Main article: 1990 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
Ayr United2 – 3 (a.e.t.)Dundee
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Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 11,506[2]
Referee: Kenny Hope
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References
  1. Scottish Challenge Cup 1990–1991, statto.com. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
  2. News – The Scottish Football League, scottishfootballleague.com. 2 November 2005. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
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