The 2004–2005 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 14th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Inverness Caledonian Thistle, who defeated Airdrie United 2–0 in the 2003 final. Inverness Caledonian Thistle did not compete in the tournament after being promoted to the Scottish Premier League.
The final was played on 7 November 2004, between Falkirk and Ross County, at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Falkirk won 2–1.
Schedule Round First match date Fixtures Clubs First round Saturday 31 July 2004 14 30 → 16 Second round Tuesday 31 August 2004 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals Tue/Wed 14/15 September 2004 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals Tuesday 28 September 2004 2 4 → 2 Final Sunday 7 November 2004 1 2 → 1
First round Clyde and Stranraer received random byes into the second round.
Source: ESPN Soccernet
Second round
Source: ESPN Soccernet
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
External links ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup page