1953 Scottish League Cup final

The 1953 Scottish League Cup final was played on 24 October 1953, at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 8th Scottish League Cup competition. The final was contested by East Fife and Partick Thistle. East Fife won the match 3–2, thanks to goals by Frank Christie, Charlie Fleming and Ian Gardiner.[1]

1953 Scottish League Cup final
Event1953–54 Scottish League Cup
Date24 October 1953
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
Attendance38,529
1952
1954

Match details

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East Fife3–2Partick Thistle
Christie  
Fleming  
Gardiner  
Report McKenzie  
Walker  
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Attendance: 38,529
Referee: J. S. Cox
EAST FIFE :
GK Johnny Curran
FB Don Emery
FB Sammy Stewart
RH Frank Christie
CH Willie Finlay
LH Danny McLennan
RW Jackie Stewart
IF Charlie Fleming
CF Jimmy Bonthrone
IF Ian Gardiner
LW Andy Matthew
Manager:
Jerry Dawson
PARTICK THISTLE :
GK Tom Ledgerwood
FB Jimmy McGowan
FB Bobby Gibb
RH Willie Crawford
CH Jimmy Davidson
LH Andy Kerr
RW Johnny McKenzie
IF Bobby Howitt
CF Willie Sharp
IF Alex Wright
LW Jimmy Walker
Manager:
David Meiklejohn

References

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  1. ^ Christie's Classic Counter Captures Cup, The Evening Times, 24 October 1953, via Partick Thistle History Archive
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