The 2005 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played on 5 November 2005 at Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie and was the 15th staging of the final in the history of the tournament. It was contested by St. Mirren and Hamilton Academical both of the First Division. St. Mirren emerged winners after defeating Hamilton Academical 2–1 with goals from Simon Lappin and John Sutton to win the tournament for the first time after being losing finalists in 1993.
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