The 1998–1999

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was the 53rd staging of the Scotland's second most prestigious

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knockout competition. The competition was won by Rangers, who defeated St Johnstone 2–1 in the Final. The Final was played at

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because

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was being redeveloped, work which was completed in time for the 1999 Scottish Cup Final. This was the last season in which the competition was completed in the autumn, which meant that there was no League Cup Final held in the calendar year of 1999. The next Final to be played was the 1999–2000 Final, which was played in March 2000.

First round

Second round

Third round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

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Final

External links

Scottish League Cup 1998/1999
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