The 2003–04

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. The defending champions were Queen of the South, who defeated Brechin City 2–0 in the 2002 final. Queen of the South were eliminated in the first round after defeat against

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The final was played on 26 October 2003, between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and

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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle won 2–0, to claim their first 'major' cup.

Schedule

First round

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and

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received random byes into the second round. Source
ESPN Soccernet

Second round

Source
ESPN Soccernet

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

External links

ESPN Soccernet Scottish League Challenge Cup page
{{DEFAULTSORT:2003-04 Scottish Challenge Cup Scottish Challenge Cup seasons

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