The 2005–06 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 15th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Falkirk, who defeated Ross County 2–1 in the 2004 final. Falkirk did not compete in the tournament after being promoted to the Scottish Premier League. The final was played on 6 November 2005 and was won by St Mirren who defeated

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2–1 in the

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in Airdrie.

Schedule

First round

Airdrie United and

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received random byes into the second round Source
ESPN Soccernet

Second round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

External links

ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup page
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