South Region Challenge Cup Draw

The draw for the 1st and 2nd rounds of this season’s South Challenge Cup were drawn this evening at Broadwood Stadium.

Troon will travel to face Dundonald Bluebell in the first round, in a match that will take place on Saturday 17th August.

The winners of that tie will host Dunbar United in the second round, to be held on Saturday 14th September.

1st Round Draw

2nd Round Draw

Watch the draw on YouTube

What is the format of the South Challenge Cup?

The competition features 163 senior non-league clubs from the Lowland LeagueEast of Scotland Football LeagueSouth of Scotland Football League, and West of Scotland Football League, with Carluke Rovers sitting out this season’s competition for disciplinary reasons..

The opening two rounds of last year’s competition were regionalised but this has been changed for this season, now giving us an “all-in” draw.

South Challenge Cup Dates 2024-25

First RoundSaturday 17th August 2024
Second RoundSaturday 14th September 2024
Third RoundSaturday 12th October 2024
Fourth RoundSaturday 16th November 2024
Fifth RoundSaturday 8th February 2025
Quarter-FinalsSaturday 8th March 2025
Semi-FinalsSaturday 29th March 2025
Final (at Broadwood Stadium)Sunday 25th May 2025