The 1979–80

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was the thirty-fourth season of Scotland's second

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knockout competition. The competition was won by

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, who defeated

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in the replayed Final.

First round

First Leg

Second Leg

Second round

First Leg

Second Leg

Third round

First Leg

Second Leg

Quarter-finals

First Leg

Second Leg

Semi-finals

Final

Replay

References

General

Specific

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Scottish League Cup seasons