Scottish Challenge Cup 2006-07
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The 2006–07 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 16th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League
.
Ross County
and Clyde
were the finalists, the final
was played at McDiarmid Park
, Perth
and was won on penalties
by Ross County.
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3 goals
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
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Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
and Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
were the finalists, the final
2006 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2006 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 12 November 2006 at McDiarmid Park in Perth and was the 16th Scottish Challenge Cup Final. The final was contested by Ross County, who beat Albion Rovers 4–1 in the semi-final, and Clyde, who beat Greenock Morton 3–1...
was played at McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park is a football stadium in Perth, Scotland, the home ground of St. Johnstone FC. It has an all-seated capacity of 10,673.-History:...
, Perth
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
and was won on penalties
Penalty shootout (football)
A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
by Ross County.
Schedule
| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Tue/Wed 15/16 August 2006 | 14 | 30 → 16 |
| Second round | Tue/Wed 29/30 August 2006 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | Tuesday 12 September 2006 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Wednesday 27 September 2006 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final 2006 Scottish Challenge Cup Final The 2006 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 12 November 2006 at McDiarmid Park in Perth and was the 16th Scottish Challenge Cup Final. The final was contested by Ross County, who beat Albion Rovers 4–1 in the semi-final, and Clyde, who beat Greenock Morton 3–1... |
Sunday 12 November 2006 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
North and East region
received a random bye into the second round.South and West region
received a random bye into the second round.Second round
Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Top scorers
4 goals- Scott ChaplainScott ChaplainScott Chaplain is a professional Scottish footballer currently playing for Albion Rovers in the Scottish Third Division....
- Albion RoversAlbion Rovers F.C. (Scotland)Albion Rovers Football Club are a Scottish football team from the North Lanarkshire town of Coatbridge, who are currently playing in the Scottish Football League Second Division...
3 goals
- Craig GunnCraig GunnCraig Gunn is a Scottish footballer, who currently plays for Elgin City. He is a striker.-External links:...
- Ross CountyRoss County F.C.Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the... - Kevin McKinlayKevin McKinlayKevin Donald McKinlay is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Stenhousemuir.-Career:McKinlay signed for Scottish club Ross County after being released by Chelsea, where he was a product of the club's youth system.After a few seasons at the Staggies, McKinlay moved to Glasgow...
- Ross CountyRoss County F.C.Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the... - Paul McGowan - Greenock MortonGreenock Morton F.C.Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....