| 2000 Scottish Challenge Cup final | |
| Event: | 2000–01 Scottish Challenge Cup |
| Team1: | Airdrieonians |
| Team1score: | 2 |
| Team2: | Livingston |
| Team2score: | 2 |
| Details: | After extra time Airdrieonians won 3–2 on penalties |
| Date: | 19 November 2000 |
| Stadium: | Broadwood Stadium |
| City: | Cumbernauld |
| Referee: | John Rowbotham |
| Attendance: | 5,623[1] |
| Previous: | 1999 |
| Next: | 2001 |
The 2000 Scottish Challenge Cup final was played on 19 November 2000, at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld and was the 10th staging of the final in the history of the tournament. It was played between Airdrieonians and Livingston both of the First Division. Airdrieonians emerged winners after defeating Livingston 3–2 on penalties following a 2–2 draw after extra time.[1]
See also: 2000–01 Scottish Challenge Cup.
| width=80 | Round ! width=160 | Opposition ! width=80 | Score |
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| First round | Queen of the South (h) | 2–1 | |
| Second round | Hamilton Academical (a) | 1–0 | |
| Quarter-final | Clydebank (h) | 1–1 (4–3 pens) | |
| Semi-final | Stranraer (a) | 4–2 |
| width=80 | Round ! width=160 | Opposition ! width=80 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Partick Thistle (a) | 2–0 | |
| Second round | Ross County (a) | 3–0 | |
| Quarter-final | Brechin City (h) | 3–1 | |
| Semi-final | East Stirlingshire (h) | 2–1 |
Airdrieonians and Livingston both played two games at their respective homes of Excelsior Stadium and Almondvale Stadium and two games on the road. In the process Airdrie scored a total of eight goals whilst conceding four, compared with Livingston's ten goals scored and two conceded. Livingston completed two clean sheets over Airdrieonians' one. Airdrie reached the final for the second time after winning the 1994 tournament whilst it was the first time in the final for Livingston.
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