South of Scotland Cup
| Founded | 1927 |
|---|---|
| Abolished | 1931 |
| Region | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Number of teams | 15 |
| Most successful club(s) | Dalbeattie Star (2 wins) |
The South of Scotland Cup was an association football cup competition for clubs in the historic counties of Dumfriesshire, Wigtownshire, and Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
History
[edit]The competition was a knock-out tournament and had its origins in the Southern Counties Cup consolation tournament; given the few clubs in the area, in 1927 it was decided to use the trophy as a second competitive cup, allowing the Southern Counties Cup finalists to take part as well.
The competition was not a success, despite having four clubs who were or would be members of the Scottish League. It only lasting until 1931, and the first competition did not even play to a conclusion. Even Dalbeattie Star's 5–0 win in the 1930 final did not attract much in the way of media attention.[1]
An attempt to revive the competition in 1937 as a replacement for the Southern Counties League was unsuccessful.[2]
Entrants
[edit]- Creetown
- Dalbeattie Star
- Douglas Wanderers
- Garlieston
- Mid-Annandale
- Newton Stewart
- Nithsdale Wanderers
- Queen of the South "A"
- Solway Star
- St Cuthbert's Wanderers
- Stranraer
- Tarff Rovers
- Thornhill
- Whithorn
- Wigtown & Bladnoch
Finals
[edit]| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928–29 | Mid-Annandale | ? | ? |
| 1929–30 | Dalbeattie Star | 5–0 | Newton Stewart |
| 1930–31 | Dalbeattie Star | ? | St Cuthbert's Wanderers |