1979 Scottish League Cup final (December)

September 2014 April 2026 1979–80 Scottish League Cup final 1979–80 Scottish League Cup Dundee United Aberdeen First match 0 0 8 December 1979 Hampden Park Glasgow Brian McGinlay (Balfron) 27,173 Replay 3 0 12 December 1979 Dens Park Dundee Brian McGinlay (Balfron) 28,933 March 1979 1980 The 1979–80 Scottish League Cup final was played on 8 December 1979 and replayed on 12 December 1979. It was the final of the 34th Scottish League Cup competition, and it was a New Firm derby contested by Dundee United and Aberdeen. The first match ended in a goalless draw, but Dundee United won the replay 3–0 thanks to goals by Willie Pettigrew (2) and Paul Sturrock. United's victory earned them a place in the 1980–81 UEFA Cup competition.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14098862.stm Dundee United prepare to meet old foes, Slask Wroclaw Spence, Jim Jim Spence (broadcaster) BBC Sport 12 July 2011 12 July 2011 Match details 8 December 1979 Dundee United 0–0 Report (Page 19) Aberdeen Hampden Park, Glasgow 27,173 DUNDEE UNITED: GK 1Hamish McAlpineDF 2Derek StarkDF 3Frank KopelMF 4Iain Phillip DF 5Paul Hegarty (c) DF 6David NareyMF 7Eamonn BannonFW 8Paul SturrockFW 9Willie PettigrewMF 10John HoltMF 11Graeme Payne Substitutes:MF?George Fleming MF?Steve Murray Manager:Jim McLeanABERDEEN: GK 1Bobby ClarkDF 2Stuart KennedyDF 3Doug RougvieDF 4Alex McLeishDF 5Willie GarnerDF 6Willie Miller (c) MF 7Gordon StrachanFW 8Steve ArchibaldFW 9Mark McGhee MF10John McMaster MF 11Ian ScanlonSubstitutes:DF?Derek Hamilton FW?Drew Jarvie Manager:Alex Ferguson Dundee United were delayed arriving at Hampden due to heavy traffic and flooding, and reached the stadium just 30 minutes before kick-off.Poole Mark Dundee United On This Day 2020 Pitch Publishing Worthing 9781785316180 180 Although both teams created chances, it was the two sides' defences that dominated the match. United's manager Jim McLean felt his side had not played at their best, but that Aberdeen had, and that gave him confidence for the replay. Replay 12 December 1979 7:30pm Dundee United 3–0 Report Aberdeen Pettigrew 15 65 Sturrock 79 Dens Park, Dundee 28,984 DUNDEE UNITED: GK 1Hamish McAlpineDF 2Derek StarkDF 3Frank KopelMF 4George FlemingDF 5Paul Hegarty (c) DF 6David NareyMF 7Eamonn BannonFW 8Paul SturrockFW 9Willie PettigrewMF 10John HoltMF 11Billy KirkwoodSubstitutes:??Iain Phillip??Graeme PayneManager:Jim McLeanABERDEEN: GK 1Bobby ClarkDF 2Stuart KennedyDF 3Doug RougvieDF 4Alex McLeishDF 5Willie GarnerDF 6Willie Miller (c) MF 7Gordon StrachanFW 8Steve ArchibaldFW 9Mark McGhee MF10John McMaster MF 11Ian ScanlonSubstitutes:DF?Derek Hamilton FW?Drew Jarvie Manager:Alex Ferguson The replay in windy conditions at Dens Park saw a larger attendance than the original tie. This time Dundee United dominated the match to win 3-0 and secure their first ever major honour.Poole Mark Dundee United On This Day 2020 Pitch Publishing Worthing 9781785316180 184 References External links Soccerbase https://web.archive.org/web/20120506212610/http://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd 6 May 2012 1979 12 Final Scottish League Cup Final 1979 12 Scottish League Cup Final 1979 12 Category:1970s in Glasgow Category:1970s in Dundee Category:Sports competitions in Dundee Scottish League Cup Category:Football in Dundee