[4] The reward for reaching the semi-final was a third away game with the opponents in the form of Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park.
This was Dundee's second appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup final since winning the competition in its inaugural year in 1990.
[4] The first round draw paired Airdrieonians with Berwick Rangers at home with The Diamonds producing a 3–1 win.
[4] The reward for reaching the quarter-final stage was another home game with the opposition being Ayr United and again Airdrieonians winning 2–0.
[4] Airdrieonians played all four of their games preceding the final at home, in the process scoring nine goals and conceding two.