The 1979–80 Scottish League Cup final was played on 8 December 1979 and replayed on 12 December 1979. It was the final of the 34th Scottish League Cup competition, and it was a New Firm derby contested by Dundee United and Aberdeen. The first match ended in a goalless draw, but Dundee United won the replay 3–0 thanks to goals by Willie Pettigrew (2) and Paul Sturrock.
United's victory earned them a place in the 1980–81 UEFA Cup competition.
Match details
DUNDEE UNITED: GK 1Hamish McAlpineDF 2Derek StarkDF 3Frank KopelMF 4Iain Phillip DF 5Paul Hegarty (c) DF 6David NareyMF 7Eamonn BannonFW 8Paul SturrockFW 9Willie PettigrewMF 10John HoltMF 11Graeme Payne Substitutes:MF?George Fleming MF?Steve Murray Manager:Jim McLeanABERDEEN: GK 1Bobby ClarkDF 2Stuart KennedyDF 3Doug RougvieDF 4Alex McLeishDF 5Willie GarnerDF 6Willie Miller (c) MF 7Gordon StrachanFW 8Steve ArchibaldFW 9Mark McGhee MF10John McMaster MF 11Ian ScanlonSubstitutes:DF?Derek Hamilton FW?Drew Jarvie Manager:Alex Ferguson
Dundee United were delayed arriving at Hampden due to heavy traffic and flooding, and reached the stadium just 30 minutes before kick-off. Although both teams created chances, it was the two sides' defences that dominated the match. United's manager Jim McLean felt his side had not played at their best, but that Aberdeen had, and that gave him confidence for the replay.
Replay
DUNDEE UNITED: GK 1Hamish McAlpineDF 2Derek StarkDF 3Frank KopelMF 4George FlemingDF 5Paul Hegarty (c) DF 6David NareyMF 7Eamonn BannonFW 8Paul SturrockFW 9Willie PettigrewMF 10John HoltMF 11Billy KirkwoodSubstitutes:??Iain Phillip??Graeme PayneManager:Jim McLeanABERDEEN: GK 1Bobby ClarkDF 2Stuart KennedyDF 3Doug RougvieDF 4Alex McLeishDF 5Willie GarnerDF 6Willie Miller (c) MF 7Gordon StrachanFW 8Steve ArchibaldFW 9Mark McGhee MF10John McMaster MF 11Ian ScanlonSubstitutes:DF?Derek Hamilton FW?Drew Jarvie Manager:Alex Ferguson
The replay in windy conditions at Dens Park saw a larger attendance than the original tie. This time Dundee United dominated the match to win 3-0 and secure their first ever major honour.
References
External links Soccerbase