| Event | 1979–80 Scottish League Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 8 December 1979 | ||||||
| Venue | Hampden Park, Glasgow | ||||||
| Referee | Brian McGinlay (Balfron) | ||||||
| Attendance | 27,173 | ||||||
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| Date | 12 December 1979 | ||||||
| Venue | Dens Park, Dundee | ||||||
| Referee | Brian McGinlay (Balfron) | ||||||
| Attendance | 28,933 | ||||||
The 1979–80 Scottish League Cup final was played on 8 December 1979 and replayed on 12 December 1979. It was the final of the 34th Scottish League Cup competition, and it was a New Firm derby contested by Dundee United and Aberdeen. The first match ended in a goalless draw, but Dundee United won the replay 3–0 thanks to goals by Willie Pettigrew (2) and Paul Sturrock.
United's victory earned them a place in the 1980–81 UEFA Cup competition.[1]