The Scottish Challenge Cup: Under the radar

Michael Grimes takes in the final of Scottish football's unsung competition

The Scottish Challenge Cup goes under the radar at times, but it is the third most prestigious knockout trophy in Scottish football.
Originally set up in the 1990-91 season as a one-off to celebrate the centenary of the Scottish Football League, it was continued afterwards due to its popularity. Like the EFL Trophy in England, it is open to those below the top tier of Scottish football (top two in England) and, like its counterpart, has allowed the top tier to field Under-23 or ‘B’ sides in the competition since 201...

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