2019 Scottish League Cup final

The 2019 Scottish League Cup final was an association football match that took place on 8 December 2019 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. It was the final match of the 2019–20 Scottish League Cup, the 74th season of the Scottish League Cup (known as the Betfred Cup for sponsorship reasons), a competition for the 42 teams in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). It was contested by Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers, in their 15th meeting in League Cup finals.[1]

2019 Scottish League Cup final
Event2019–20 Scottish League Cup
Date8 December 2019 (2019-12-08)
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
Man of the MatchFraser Forster
RefereeWillie Collum
Attendance51,117
2018

As both teams participated in European competitions they entered the competition in the second round. Matches from the second round onward were contested on a one-off basis, with 30 minutes extra time used for matches tied after 90 minutes, and then a penalty shoot-out if they are still level. To qualify for the final Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic, Partick Thistle and Hibernian. Rangers beat East Fife, Livingston and Heart of Midlothian.

Celtic won 1–0, with a goal from centre back Christopher Jullien, side footing to the net from close range after a free-kick from the left in the 60th minute. It was Celtic's 19th Scottish League Cup win, and 10th straight domestic trophy (three Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and four Scottish League Cups).[2][3][4]

Route to the final

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As both clubs participated in European competitions, they both received a bye through the 2019–20 Scottish League Cup group stage.

Rangers

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Round Opposition Score
Second round East Fife 3–0 (a)
Quarter-final Livingston 1–0 (a)
Semi-final Heart of Midlothian 3–0 (n)

Celtic

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Round Opposition Score
Second round Dunfermline Athletic 2–1 (h)
Quarter-final Partick Thistle 5–0 (h)
Semi-final Hibernian 5–2 (n)

Match

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Details

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Rangers0–1Celtic
Report Jullien   60'
Attendance: 51,117
Referee: Willie Collum
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rangers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Celtic
GK 1   Allan McGregor
RB 2   James Tavernier (c)
CB 6   Connor Goldson
CB 5   Filip Helander   84'
LB 31   Borna Barišić
CM 18   Glen Kamara   41'   71'
CM 8   Ryan Jack
CM 17   Joe Aribo   71'   74'
AM 37   Scott Arfield   65'
AM 14   Ryan Kent
FW 20   Alfredo Morelos
Substitutes:
GK 13   Wes Foderingham
FW 9   Jermain Defoe   71'
MF 11   Sheyi Ojo
DF 15   Jon Flanagan
DF 19   Nikola Katić   84'
MF 21   Brandon Barker   74'
FW 24   Greg Stewart
Manager:
  Steven Gerrard
GK 67   Fraser Forster
RB 30   Jeremie Frimpong   63'
CB 2   Christopher Jullien
CB 35   Kristoffer Ajer   65'
LB 15   Jonny Hayes
CM 8   Scott Brown (c)
CM 42   Callum McGregor   77'
AM 49   James Forrest   66'
AM 17   Ryan Christie
AM 27   Mohamed Elyounoussi   45'
FW 16   Lewis Morgan   59'
Substitutes:
GK 1   Craig Gordon
MF 6   Nir Bitton   66'
MF 18   Tom Rogic
MF 19   Mikey Johnston   45'
MF 21   Olivier Ntcham
FW 22   Odsonne Édouard   59'
DF 23   Boli Bolingoli
Manager:
  Neil Lennon
Match officials
Match rules
  • 90 minutes
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level
  • Seven named substitutes
  • Maximum of three substitutions

References

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  1. ^ McLauchlin, Brian (3 November 2019). "Rangers 3-0 Hearts". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Fraser Forster the hero as 10-man Celtic earn final victory over Rangers". Guardian. 8 December 2019. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Celtic make it 10 trophies in a row after magnificent Fraser Forster frustrates Rangers". The Telegraph. 8 December 2019. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Jullien earns 10-man Celtic win over Rangers in fiery Old Firm cup final". The Independent. 8 December 2019. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.