The 2000–01 Scottish Challenge Cup was the tenth season of the competition, which was also known as the Bell's Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons. It was competed for by the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Alloa Athletic, who defeated Inverness Caledonian Thistle 5–4 on penalties in the 1999 final.Scottish Challenge Cup 1999–2000, statto.com. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
The final was played on 19 November 2000,Scottish Challenge Cup 2000/01, Soccerbase. Retrieved 28 June 2011. between Airdrieonians and Livingston at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld. Airdrieonians won 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw after extra time, to win the tournament for the second time after winning it in 1994.
Schedule Round First match date Fixtures Clubs First round Tuesday 15 August 2000 14 30 → 16 Second round Tue 29 Aug/Sat 2 September 2000 8 16 → 8 Quarter-finals Tuesday 12/19 September 2000 4 8 → 4 Semi-finals Tuesday 26 September 2000 2 4 → 2 Final Sunday 19 November 2000 1 2 → 1
First round Hamilton Academical and Stenhousemuir received random byes into the second round.
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Second round
Source: Soccerbase
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
References
External links Scottish Football League Scottish Challenge Cup on Scottish Football League website ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup homepage on ESPN Soccernet BBC Sport – Scottish Cups Challenge Cup on BBC Sport