The 2008âÂÂ09 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 18th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were St Johnstone, who defeated Dunfermline Athletic by 3âÂÂ2 in the 2007 final.
The competition was won by Airdrie United who defeated Ross County 3âÂÂ2 on penalties following a 2âÂÂ2 draw after extra time, the winning penalty was scored by Marc Smyth.
The First round draw was conducted on 29 May 2008. Holders St Johnstone were drawn against Ross County away from home.
Raith Rovers received a random bye to the second round.
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Greenock Morton received a random bye to the second round.
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The Second round draw was conducted on 30 July 2008.
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The Quarter-final draw was conducted on 14 August 2008.
The Semi-final draw was conducted on 11 September 2008.
The Partick Thistle v Airdrie United semi-final was shown live and the final was shown live on BBC Alba.