2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup

The 2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the SPFL Trust Trophy due to sponsorship reasons, is the 32nd season of the competition. The total number of participating clubs is 53, including clubs from Wales and Northern Ireland. The competition began on 1 August 2023 with the first round and the final is scheduled for 24 March 2024.

2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup
Tournament details
CountryScotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
Dates1 August 2023 – 24 March 2024
Teams54
Defending championsHamilton Academical
Tournament statistics
Matches played51
Goals scored170 (3.33 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Brad Young
(5 goals)
All statistics correct as of 3 February 2024.

Thirty teams from the Championship, League One and League Two compete, along with four teams from the Highland Football League and four from the Lowland Football League. In addition to this, Under-21 teams from 11 of the 12 clubs competing in the Scottish Premiership are represented. This season also includes guest clubs, with two sides each coming from Northern Ireland's NIFL Premiership and Wales' Cymru Premier.

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