Tags: Soccer Tournoment, Tournament.
The 1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup was the 7th season of the competition competed for by the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League. The defending champions were Stenhousemuir who defeated Dundee United 5–4 on penalties after a 0–0 draw after extra time in the 1995 final.The final was played on 3 November 1996 between Stranraer and St. Johnstone at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld. Stranraer won 1–0 courtesy of an own goal to win the tournament for the first time.