The 1961 Scottish League Cup final was played on 28 October 1961 and replayed on 18 December 1961. Both matches were played at Hampden Park in Glasgow and it was the final of the 16th Scottish League Cup competition. The final was contested by Rangers and Heart of Midlothian. The first match ended in a 1–1 draw, necessitating the replay. Rangers won the replay match 3–1, thanks to goals by Ralph Brand, Ian McMillan and Jimmy Millar.
Match details
RANGERS: GK Billy RitchieFB Bobby ShearerFB Eric Caldow (c) RH Harold DavisCH Bill PatersonLH Jim BaxterRW Alex ScottIF Ian McMillanCF Jimmy MillarIF Ralph BrandLW Davie Wilson Manager:Scot Symon HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN : GK Gordon MarshallFB Bobby KirkFB David HoltRH John Cumming (c) CH Willie PollandLH Billy HigginsRW Danny FergusonIF Maurice ElliottCF Willie WallaceIF Alan GordonLW Johnny HamiltonManager:Tommy Walker
Replay
RANGERS: GK Billy RitchieFB Bobby ShearerFB Eric Caldow (c) RH Harold DavisCH Doug BaillieLH Jim BaxterRW Alex ScottIF Ian McMillanCF Jimmy MillarIF Ralph BrandLW Davie Wilson Manager:Scot Symon HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN : GK Jim CruickshankFB Bobby KirkFB David HoltRH John Cumming (c) CH Willie PollandLH Billy HigginsRW Danny FergusonIF Norrie DavidsonCF Willie BauldIF Bobby BlackwoodLW Johnny HamiltonManager:Tommy Walker
External links Soccerbase – first match Soccerbase – replay London Hearts – first match London Hearts – replay