The 2021–22 Scottish League Cup (also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 76th season of Scotland's second-most prestigious football knockout competition.
 Premier Sports Cup logo | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Dates | 9 July – 19 December 2021 |
| Teams | 45 |
| Defending champions | St Johnstone |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Celtic (20th title) |
| Runner-up | Hibernian |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 89 |
| Goals scored | 245 (2.75 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Ally Roy (6 goals) |
The format for the 2021–22 competition was similar to the previous five seasons. It began with eight groups of five teams including all 2020–21 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs, excluding those competing in Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League qualifiers, as well as the winners of the 2020–21 Highland Football League (Brora Rangers) and the 2020–21 Lowland Football League (Kelty Hearts).[1]
A difference from recent seasons was that five clubs were given a bye to the last 16 instead of four, due to increased representation in European competition. This meant that another non-league club (East Kilbride) were invited to round out the group stage.[1]
The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition are held exclusively by Premier Sports, who became the tournament's title sponsor in April 2021.[2]
St Johnstone were the defending champions after beating Livingston 1–0 in the last season's final.[3] They were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual winners Celtic, who won their 20th title after beating Hibernian 2–1 in the final.[4]
Schedule
edit| Round | First match date | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group stage | 9 July 2021[5] | 80 | 45 → 16 |
| Second round | 13 August 2021[5] | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter finals | 22 September 2021[5] | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi finals | 20 November 2021[5] | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 19 December 2021[5] | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Format
editThe competition began with eight groups of five teams. The five clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League (Rangers and Celtic), Europa League (St Johnstone) and Conference League (Hibernian and Aberdeen) qualifying rounds were given a bye through to the second round. The 40 teams competing in the group stage consisted of the other seven teams that competed in the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership, and all of the teams that competed in the 2020–21 Scottish Championship, 2020–21 Scottish League One and 2020–21 Scottish League Two. The 2020–21 Highland Football League and the 2020–21 Lowland Football League champions also competed. Due to a fifth Scottish team participating in European competition and receiving a bye to the second round, an extra spot was available in the group stage. This was taken by Lowland League side East Kilbride, after lots were drawn between the Lowland League and Highland League runners-up for the final place in the groups.
The winners of each of the eight groups, as well as the three best runners-up progressed to the second round (last 16), which included the five UEFA qualifying clubs. At this stage, the competition reverted to the traditional knock-out format. The three group winners with the highest points total and the clubs entering at this stage were seeded, with the five group winners with the lowest points unseeded along with the three best runners-up.
Bonus point system
editIn December 2015, the SPFL announced that alongside the new group stage format, a bonus point system would be introduced to provide greater excitement and increase the number of meaningful games at this stage.[6] The traditional point system of awarding three points for a win and one point for a draw is used, however, for each group stage match that finishes in a draw, a penalty shoot-out takes place, with the winner being awarded a bonus point.
Group stage
editThe group stage was made up of seven teams from the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership, and all ten teams from each of the 2020–21 Scottish Championship, 2020–21 Scottish League One and 2020–21 Scottish League Two, as well as the winners and runners-up of the 2020–21 Lowland Football League and the winners of the 2020–21 Highland Football League. The 40 teams were divided into two sections – North and South – with each section containing four top seeds, four second seeds and 12 unseeded teams. Each section was drawn into four groups with each group comprising one top seed, one second seed and three unseeded teams.
The draw for the group stage took place on 28 May 2021 and was broadcast live on FreeSports & the SPFL YouTube channel.[5]
North
editGroup A
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | HOM | STI | INV | COV | PET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 12 | Qualification for the second round | — | — | 1–0 | 3–0 | — | |
| 2 | Stirling Albion | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 8 | 0–2 | — | — | — | 3–1 | ||
| 3 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 4 | — | 2–2p | — | — | 2–0 | ||
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 3 | — | 2–3 | 3–1 | — | — | ||
| 5 | Peterhead | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 3 | 0–2 | — | — | 3–1 | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Group B
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | DUN | ARB | KEL | ELG | EFI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundee United | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 12 | Qualification for the second round | — | 1–0 | — | 6–1 | — | |
| 2 | Arbroath | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 | — | — | 3–2 | — | 2–0 | ||
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 6 | 0–1 | — | — | — | 3–0 | ||
| 4 | Elgin City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 12 | −7 | 3 | — | 0–1 | 1–3 | — | — | ||
| 5 | East Fife | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | −7 | 0 | 0–1 | — | — | 2–3 | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Group C
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | DUN | FOR | ROS | MON | BRO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundee | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | +12 | 12 | Qualification for the second round | — | 5–2 | — | — | 4–0 | |
| 2 | Forfar Athletic | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 8 | — | — | 3–0[a] | p0–0 | — | ||
| 3 | Ross County | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 6 | 0–3[b] | — | — | 4–1 | — | ||
| 4 | Montrose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 4 | 0–2 | — | — | — | 3–0 | ||
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | −9 | 0 | — | 0–1 | 0–1 | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
- ^ Forfar Athletic were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Ross County, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[10]
- ^ Dundee were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Ross County, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[11]
Group D
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | RAI | LIV | COW | ALO | BRE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raith Rovers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 9 | Qualification for the second round | — | — | — | p0–0 | 4–0 | |
| 2 | Livingston | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 8 | p0–0 | — | 3–1 | — | — | ||
| 3 | Cowdenbeath | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 6 | 0–1 | — | — | — | 3–2 | ||
| 4 | Alloa Athletic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4 | — | 2–1 | 0–1 | — | — | ||
| 5 | Brechin City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | −7 | 3 | — | 0–3 | — | 1–0 | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
South
editGroup E
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | AYR | HAM | ALB | EDI | FAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayr United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 10 | Qualification for the second round | — | — | — | 3–0 | 3–0[a] | |
| 2 | Hamilton Academical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 8 | 0–1 | — | p2–2 | — | — | ||
| 3 | Albion Rovers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 5 | p0–0 | — | — | p1–1 | — | ||
| 4 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | — | 0–1 | — | — | 3–0[b] | ||
| 5 | Falkirk | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 3 | — | 1–2 | 5–1 | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
Group F
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | MOT | QPK | QOS | AIR | ANN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motherwell | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 9 | Qualification for the second round | — | — | 3–2 | — | 2–0 | |
| 2 | Queen's Park | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 7 | 0–1 | — | — | 0–0p | — | ||
| 3 | Queen of the South | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 6 | – | 0–1 | — | 4–1 | — | ||
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 6 | 2–0 | — | — | — | 1–1p | ||
| 5 | Annan Athletic | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 2 | — | 1–2 | 1–3 | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Group G
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | KIL | STR | GMO | EKI | CLY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilmarnock | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 8 | Qualification for the second round | — | 2–1 | p1–1 | — | — | |
| 2 | Stranraer | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 | — | — | 3–0[a] | 1–0 | — | ||
| 3 | Greenock Morton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 6 | — | — | — | p0–0 | 2–1 | ||
| 4 | East Kilbride | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 | 3–0[b] | — | — | — | 2–2p | ||
| 5 | Clyde | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 5 | 1–2 | 1–0 | — | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
- ^ Stranraer were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Greenock Morton, who were unable to raise a team after a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.[18]
- ^ East Kilbride were awarded a technical 3−0 win over Kilmarnock, who fielded an ineligible player. The match had originally finished 2–0 to Kilmarnock.[19]
Group H
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | STM | DNF | PAR | STE | DUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mirren | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 12 | Qualification for the second round | — | 1–0 | 2–0 | — | — | |
| 2 | Dunfermline Athletic | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 9 | — | — | — | 4–1 | 5–1 | ||
| 3 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 6 | — | 2–4 | — | — | 2–0 | ||
| 4 | Stenhousemuir | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | −5 | 3 | 1–3 | — | 1–2 | — | — | ||
| 5 | Dumbarton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | −10 | 0 | 0–3[a] | — | — | 1–2 | — |
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[8]
Notes:
Best runners-up
edit| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H | Dunfermline Athletic | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 9 | Qualification for the second round |
| 2 | B | Arbroath | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 | |
| 3 | D | Livingston | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 8 | |
| 4 | A | Stirling Albion | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 8 | |
| 5 | C | Forfar Athletic | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 8 | |
| 6 | E | Hamilton Academical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 8 | |
| 7 | F | Queen's Park | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 7 | |
| 8 | G | Stranraer | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
Knockout phase
editSecond round
editDraw and seeding
editAberdeen, Celtic, Hibernian, Rangers and St Johnstone entered the competition at this stage, after receiving a bye for the group stage due to their participation in UEFA club competitions.
The five UEFA-qualifying clubs and the three group winners with the best record were seeded for the draw.
The draw for the second round took place on 25 July 2021.[24]
Teams in Bold advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Seeded | Unseeded |
|---|---|
- Notes
- † denotes teams playing in the Championship.
Matches
edit| 13 August 2021 | Rangers | 5–0 | Dunfermline Athletic | Glasgow |
| 19:30 | [25] | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 41,467 Referee: Willie Collum |
| 14 August 2021 | Ayr United | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | Dundee United | Ayr |
| 15:00 | Adeloye  56' |
[26] | Clark 80' (pen.) |
Stadium: Somerset Park Attendance: 2,196 Referee: Nick Walsh |
| Penalties | ||||
| 14 August 2021 | Dundee | 1–0 | Motherwell | Dundee |
| 15:00 | Ashcroft 78' |
[27] | Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 3,700 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
| 14 August 2021 | Livingston | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | St Mirren | Livingston |
| 15:00 | Forrest 41' |
[28] | McCarthy 82' |
Stadium: Almondvale Stadium Attendance: 1,855 Referee: David Munro |
| Penalties | ||||
| 15 August 2021 | Raith Rovers | 2–1 | Aberdeen | Kirkcaldy |
| 12:00 | [29] | Emmanuel-Thomas 13' |
Stadium: Stark's Park Attendance: 3,297 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 15 August 2021 | Arbroath | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) | St Johnstone | Arbroath |
| 14:00 | [30] | Stadium: Gayfield Park Attendance: 1,842 Referee: Colin Steven | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 15 August 2021 | Hibernian | 2–0 | Kilmarnock | Edinburgh |
| 14:00 | [31] | Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 5,990 Referee: Bobby Madden |
| 15 August 2021 | Celtic | 3–2 | Heart of Midlothian | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | [32] | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 42,361 Referee: John Beaton |
Quarter-finals
editDraw
editTeams in Bold advanced to the semi-finals.
Matches
edit| 22 September 2021 | Rangers | 2–0 | Livingston | Glasgow |
| 19:45 | [33] | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 35,579 Referee: Don Robertson |
| 22 September 2021 | Dundee | 0–2 | St Johnstone | Dundee |
| 19:45 | [34] | Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 4,707 Referee: Steven McLean |
| 23 September 2021 | Celtic | 3–0 | Raith Rovers | Glasgow |
| 19:45 | [35] | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 26,714 Referee: David Munro |
| 23 September 2021 | Dundee United | 1–3 | Hibernian | Dundee |
| 19:45 | Pawlett 58' |
[36] | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 5,395 Referee: Willie Collum |
Semi-finals
editDraw
editThe draw for the semi-finals took place on 23 September 2021 live on Premier Sports following the Celtic v Raith Rovers match.[37]
Matches
edit| 20 November 2021 | Celtic | 1–0 | St Johnstone | Glasgow |
| 17:15 |
|
[38] | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 42,298 Referee: Nick Walsh |
| 21 November 2021 | Rangers | 1–3 | Hibernian | Glasgow |
| 16:00 |
|
[39] | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 45,014 Referee: Kevin Clancy |
Final
editMedia coverage
editThe domestic broadcasting rights for the competition are held exclusively by Premier Sports who will broadcast between 12 and 16 Premier Sports Cup live matches per season as well as highlights.
The following matches were broadcast live on UK television:
| Round | Date | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | 9 July 2021 | Kelty Hearts v Dundee United[40] |
| 13 July 2021 | Heart of Midlothian v Cove Rangers[40] | |
| 14 July 2021 | Queen's Park v Motherwell[40] | |
| 18 July 2021 | ||
| 21 July 2021 | Airdrieonians v Motherwell[40] | |
| 25 July 2021 | St Mirren v Partick Thistle Heart of Midlothian v Inverness CT[40] | |
| Second Round | 13 August 2021 | Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic[41] |
| 15 August 2021 | Raith Rovers v Aberdeen Celtic v Heart of Midlothian[41] | |
| Quarter-finals | 22 September 2021 | Dundee v St Johnstone Rangers v Livingston[42] |
| 23 September 2021 | Celtic v Raith Rovers Dundee United v Hibernian[42] | |
| Semi-finals | 20 November 2021 | Celtic v St Johnstone[43] |
| 21 November 2021 | Rangers v Hibernian[43] | |
| Final | 19 December 2021 | Hibernian v Celtic[44] |
- Notes
Top goalscorers
edit- As of 21 November 2021
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ally Roy
|
Queen of the South | 6 |
| 2 | Liam Boyce
|
Heart of Midlothian | 4 |
 Martin Boyle
|
Hibernian | ||
 Nathan Austin
|
Kelty Hearts | ||
 Brian Graham
|
Partick Thistle |
Source:[46]
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