The two National League teams who could compete in 20/21 Scottish Challenge Cup have been reported following the ending of the 19/20 campaign.
It was in the 18/19 season that saw the introduction of non league sides from England, they were Boreham Wood and Sutton United who joined teams from Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with the Scottish Premiership Under-20s and sides from the Championship, League One and League Two, plus clubs from the Highland and Lowland League.
Those two English sides qualified for the competition as they were the highest ranking in the National League not to have been promoted the previous season. They each received an invitation to take part.

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Boreham Wood fell at the first hurdle – the second round – losing 6-5 on penalties following a 0-0 draw against Dunfermline in the first round, played out at Meadow Park in Hertfordshire. Check out those highlights below.
Sutton United got one further, beating Airdrieonians 1-0 away from home in the second round, then were defeated 4-3 on penalties at Bohemians following a goalless draw.
For the 19/20 season, Wrexham along with Solihull Moors made their debut in the tournament at the third round stage.
Hosts Wrexham beat Ayr United 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, then won 4-1 against St Mirren U21 in the fourth round, before losing 2-0 at Rangers against their under 21 side in the quarter final.
Solihull travelled to Kelty Hearts and came away with a win, however it had to go to penalties, which the Birmingham based side won 4-2 after drawing 1-1 in normal time. Their cup run was short lived however after being beaten by Rangers U21 4-3 on penalties, after a 3-3 draw.
If the Scottish Challenge Cup goes ahead for the 20/21 season, the two National League teams who could compete in the normal format of the Scottish Challenge Cup are Notts County and Yeovil Town, should they accept an invitation.
There are doubts that the current format for the 2020/21 cup will go ahead due to the start dates and hectic fixture schedule.
After appearing on the BBC Radio Scotland’s Scottish Football Podcast, SPFL chief Neil Doncaster discussed the future of the competition.
When asked whether there will be space for the competition and if other teams away from Scottish will be allowed, Doncaster said: “Yes there will be room. We’re hoping to get that competition away, it’s an important part of the calendar.
“I’m not so sure we’ll be expecting international teams to participate in the competition this year.”
Replying to Doncaster’s answer, the presenter claimed some may welcome that news.
“Some will some won’t, there are different views about the international teams and certainly talking to a lot of fans they really enjoyed their trips to far-flung places in Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and England in recent seasons.”
No start date has yet been pencilled in for the Cymru Premier and NIFL Premiership and that could create a dilemma in organising cross-border fixtures.
Vanarama National League sides have a working start date of Saturday the 3rd of October and the League of Ireland resumed this weekend.
A start date of October the 17th for the Scottish Championship, League One and League Two, there could be a congested fixture list for clubs.
FAN REACTION:
This use to be a decent competition when it was championship, League 1 &2, then they ruined it by introducing colts teams, Welsh, Irish etc
— Jack (@_Jack1878) August 2, 2020
They stick Welsh and Irish sides in it too, mixes it up a bit
— Ollie Bayliss (@Ollie_Bayliss) August 2, 2020
So I guess they have to wafer official confirmation…
— Tony Bufton (@a49bullsfan) August 2, 2020
About time @EFL had National League clubs back in the EFL Trophy too. Makes more sense and generates more interest than having Premier League U23 teams.
— Tony Bufton (@a49bullsfan) August 2, 2020
Get Rod Stewart doing the draw again, that’ll raise the interest levels
— Tim Street (@StreetboyTim) August 3, 2020
Would be cool if it was played pre-season but its a bit weird the likes of yeovil playing in this whilst the national league is on
— christopher holmes (@mrcrh11) August 2, 2020
Awesome! The Anglo Italian Cup equivalent. I want this!!
— Richard Foster (@richyfoster) August 2, 2020
They gave away free wafers at the game I went to last year (Albion v Hearts Colts). They were wondering how they got rid of a thousand wagers for a crowd of 300.
— Mark Hazell (@markhzll) August 2, 2020
Puts Carabao in the shade doesn’t it!
— Charlie Tango (@CharlieTangoFM) August 2, 2020
Yeovil away v Inverness thistle. Better set off tomorrow lads
— Richard Cooper???????⬛️⬜️ (@Coops138) August 2, 2020
Looks like they’re trying to sugar-coat the competition.
— ???? ??????? (@MHKreissl) August 3, 2020
If I had known that beforehand I wouldn’t be so depressed. Maybe this explains why Notts didn’t turn up today? I’m off for a few months in a darkened room.
— Ian Kirke (@ianjkirke) August 2, 2020
Ooh something to cheer the lads up on the way home….
— Steve Campbell (@SteveCampbell68) August 2, 2020
I need this, even if it’s just an excuse to stuff my face with every single thing that Tunnocks make.
— ??? ???? (@iandack) August 2, 2020
As if Notts County haven’t been punished enough #notts
— Scott ?️???☕️? (@TomeRa1der) August 2, 2020
According to @Ollie_Bayliss If the Scottish Challenge Cup goes ahead in it’s normal format, Notts County & Yeovil will be invited to take part. It would by typical Notts for us to go and win it!.
— John Watson (@safetywatto) August 2, 2020
Atleast we have a Scottish tour next season? Up the Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup.
— Max (@maxmaws0n) August 2, 2020
Fa cup trophy.
Scottish challenge cup.
Nationa league.Next season is going to be class
— H (@H4rrisonholland) August 2, 2020
Think whoever loses the Playoff Final goes into next year’s Scottish Challenge Cup, with the Scottish Football League plus teams from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and the Welsh Premier.
Imagine the away days in that. ?
— Brian Stokes (@brianstokes92) August 2, 2020
Anglo Scottish Cup part deux..
— Ade (@notts_ade) August 3, 2020

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