The 1968–69
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,[football
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knockout competition. The Cup was won by
Celtic
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who defeated
Rangers in the final.
First preliminary round
The First preliminary round was played on 14 December 1968.
Replay
Second preliminary round
Replay
First round
Replays
Second round
Replays
Quarter-finals
Replays
Semi-finals
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Final
Teams
The attendance of 132,870 is the biggest ever for an
Old Firm
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match.
See also
*
1968–69 in Scottish football
*
1968–69 Scottish League Cup
References
External links
Video highlightsfrom official
Pathé News
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archive
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Scottish Cup seasons
Cup
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