The 1956 Scottish League Cup final was played on 27 October 1956 and replayed on 31 October 1956. Both matches were played at Hampden Park in Glasgow and it was the final of the 11th Scottish League Cup competition. The final was contested by Celtic and Partick Thistle. The first match ended in a goalless draw, necessitating the reply. Celtic won the replay match 3–0, thanks to a goal by Bobby Collins and two goals by John McPhail.
Match details
CELTIC: GK Dick BeattieFB Mike HaughneyFB Sean FallonRH Bobby Evans (c)CH John JackLH Bertie PeacockRW Jimmy WalshIF Bobby CollinsCF John McPhailIF Charlie TullyLW Willie Fernie Manager:Jimmy McGrory PARTICK THISTLE : GK Tom LedgerwoodFB Andy KerrFB Bobby GibbRH Peter CollinsCH Jimmy DavidsonLH David MathersRW Johnny McKenzie (c)IF George SmithCF Joe HoganIF Alex WrightLW Tommy EwingManager:David Meiklejohn
Replay
CELTIC: GK Dick BeattieFB Mike HaughneyFB Sean FallonRH Bobby Evans (c)CH John JackLH Bertie PeacockRW Jimmy WalshIF Bobby CollinsCF John McPhailIF Charlie TullyLW Willie Fernie Manager:Jimmy McGrory PARTICK THISTLE : GK Tom LedgerwoodFB Andy KerrFB Bobby GibbRH Peter CollinsCH Willie CrawfordLH David MathersRW Johnny McKenzie (c)IF Alex WrightCF Joe HoganIF Davie McParlandLW Tommy EwingManager:David Meiklejohn
References
External links Soccerbase – first match Soccerbase – replay