The Scottish War Emergency Cup was a temporary competition held at the start of World War II, due to the suspension of the Scottish Cup by the SFA. It was held between February and May in 1940, the competition involved all sixteen League clubs still operating at the time, Cowdenbeath later withdrew which meant Dunfermline Athletic received a bye in the first round. Rangers beat Dundee United 1–0 in the Final.
Contents
First round
Dunfermline Athletic received a bye in the first round due to Cowdenbeath's withdrawal.
First legs
Source: Scottish Football History
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Second legs
Source: Scottish Football History
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Second round
Source: Scottish Football History
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Replays
Source: Scottish Football History
a.e.t. = after extra time; agg. = aggregation score; pen. = decision by penalties.
Replay
The match was abandoned after 117 minutes due to poor light.