2069 Scottish League Cup Final (December)
Event2023–24 Scottish League Cup
Rangers Aberdeen
1 0
Date17 December 2023 (2023-12-17)
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
Man of the MatchDujon Sterling[1]
RefereeDon Robertson
Attendance49,296[2]

The 2023–24 Scottish League Cup final was an association football match that took place at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 17 December 2023. It was the culmination of the 2023–24 Scottish League Cup, the 78th season of the Scottish League Cup (known as the Viaplay Cup for sponsorship reasons), a competition for the 42 teams in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). It was played between Rangers and Aberdeen, meeting at this stage in the competition for the seventh time.[3]

Rangers won 1–0 through a goal by captain James Tavernier to claim the League Cup for the first time since 2011 and a record 28th time overall; Aberdeen's trophy drought since their 2014 win in the same competition continued.[2][4]

Route to the final

As both clubs participated in European competitions, they both received a bye through the 2023–24 Scottish League Cup group stage.

Rangers

Round Opposition Score
Second round Greenock Morton 2–1 (h)
Quarter-final Livingston 4–0 (h)
Semi-final Heart of Midlothian 3–1 (n)

Aberdeen

Round Opposition Score
Second round Stirling Albion 2–1 (a)
Quarter-final Ross County 2–1 (a)
Semi-final Aberdeen fc 1–0 (n)

Match

Summary

In a match hampered by poor weather and numerous fouls, Aberdeen offered little offensively but Philippe Clement's Rangers struggled to make the breakthrough; they eventually went ahead in the 76th minute when captain James Tavernier scored after controlling a cross from Borna Barišić from the left with his right foot before firing to the right of the net. It was the only goal of the game as Rangers claimed a first Scottish League Cup since 2011.[5] Tavernier's goal was the defender's 14th against Aberdeen (all others coming in the Scottish Premiership),[6] tying him with Ally McCoist and Derek Johnstone as the all-time top scorer in the fixture.[7]

Details

Rangers1–0Aberdeen
Tavernier 76' Report
Attendance: 49,296
Referee: Don Robertson
Rangers
Aberdeen
GK1England Jack Butland
RB2England James Tavernier (c)
CB6England Connor Goldson
CB26Nigeria Leon BalogunYellow card 90+7'
LB31Croatia Borna BarišićYellow card 90+7'
CM4England John LundstramYellow card 40'
CM21England Dujon Sterling
RW45Northern Ireland Ross McCauslanddownward-facing red arrow 74'
AM13England Todd Cantwelldownward-facing red arrow 82'
LW19Senegal Abdallah Sima
FW9Nigeria Cyriel Dessersdownward-facing red arrow 82'
Substitutes:
GK28Scotland Robby McCrorie
LB3Turkey Ridvan Yilmaz
CB5Scotland John Souttar
FW14Netherlands Sam Lammersupward-facing green arrow 82'
LW17Wales Rabbi Matondo
MF20England Kieran Dowell
RW23Scotland Scott WrightYellow card 90+2'upward-facing green arrow 74'
FW25Jamaica Kemar Roofeupward-facing green arrow 82'
DF38Scotland Leon King
Manager:
Belgium Philippe Clement
GK1Netherlands Kelle Roos
CB6Denmark Stefan Gartenmann
CB33Montenegro Slobodan RubežićYellow card 90+7'
CB5Finland Richard Jensendownward-facing red arrow 80'
RM2Scotland Nicky Devlin
CM10England Leighton ClarksonYellow card 63'
CM4Scotland Graeme Shinnie (c)Yellow card 88'
LM17Republic of Ireland Jonny Hayesdownward-facing red arrow 66'
AM7Republic of Ireland Jamie McGrathYellow card 52'downward-facing red arrow 70'
FW9North Macedonia Bojan MiovskiYellow card 90+7'
FW19Slovenia Ester SoklerYellow card 40'downward-facing red arrow 65'
Substitutes:
GK31Scotland Ross Doohan
MF8Scotland Connor Barron
FW11Cape Verde Dukupward-facing green arrow 65'
DF15New Zealand James McGarryupward-facing green arrow 66'
FW20England Shayden Morrisupward-facing green arrow 80'
MF21United States Dante Polvaraupward-facing green arrow 70'
MF23Scotland Ryan Duncan
DF27England Angus MacDonald
DF28Scotland Jack Milne
Manager:
Scotland Barry Robson

Man of the Match:
Dujon Sterling (Rangers)

Assistant referees:
Daniel McFarlane
Ross Macleod
Fourth official:
David Munro
Video assistant referee:
Andrew Dallas
Andrew McWilliam (assistant)
Match rules
  • 90 minutes
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level
  • Nine named substitutes
  • Maximum of five substitutions, with a sixth allowed in extra time

See also

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ Rangers win the Viaplay Cup, Scottish Professional Football League, 17 December 2023
    2. 1 2 Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen: James Tavernier nets as Philippe Clement wins first silverware as Ibrox boss, Nick McPheat, BBC Sport, 17 December 2023
    3. ↑ Rangers v Aberdeen: Will old foes drum up another classic League Cup final?, Liam McLeod, BBC Sport, 16 December 2023
    4. ↑ Rangers edge Aberdeen in League Cup final for Philippe Clement’s first trophy, Ewan Murray, The Guardian, 17 December 2023
    5. ↑ "Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen: James Tavernier fires Ibrox side to Scottish League Cup glory". Sky Sports. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
    6. ↑ Rangers win Viaplay Cup: James Tavernier drags side to win against Aberdeen, Tom English, BBC Sport, 17 December 2023
    7. ↑ Player Records (Filtered) | Most Goals [Filter: Vs Aberdeen FitbaStats (Rangers). Retrieved 19 December 2023


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