Scottish League Cup
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The Scottish League Cup (also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a football competition open to all Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs. First held in 1946–47, it is the oldest national League cup in existence. The competition had a straight knockout format but became a group and knockout competition from 2016–17.
Founded | 1946 |
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Region | Scotland |
Number of teams | 45 |
Current champions | Rangers (28th title) |
Most successful team(s) | Rangers (28 titles) |
Television broadcasters | Premier Sports |
2023–24 Scottish League Cup |
Rangers are the record holders of the cup, winning 28 times. Rangers are also the current holders, winning their 28th title after beating Aberdeen 1–0 at Hampden Park on 17 December 2023.
The domestic television rights are held by Premier Sports who replaced BT Sport from the 2019–20 season.