The 2009–10

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, was the 19th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the

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. The previous winner was

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, who defeated Ross County 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the 2008 final. Airdrie United were knocked out in the first round by

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after a 1–0 loss. The final was contested by

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and

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on Sunday 22 November 2009. The competition was won by

who came back from 2–0 down to eventually clinch the victory, 3–2.Dundee 3–2 Inverness CT
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Schedule

First round

The first round draw was conducted on 28 May 2009.

North and East region

received a random bye to the second round. Source
BBC Sport

South and West region

East Stirlingshire received a random bye to the second round. Source
BBC Sport

Second round

The second round draw was conducted on 28 July 2009 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.The ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/10 Second Round Draw
, Scottish Football League. 28 July 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011 Source
BBC Sport

Quarter-finals

The quarter-final draw was conducted on 20 August 2009 at Hampden Park.The ALBA Challenge Cup 2009/11 – Third Round
, Scottish Football League. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011 ---- ---- ----

Semi-finals

The semi-final draw was conducted on 10 September 2009.The ALBA Challenge Cup Semi-Final Draw
, Scottish Football League. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2011 ----

Final

References

External links

BBC Scottish Cups page

Scottish Football League Challenge Cup page
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