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Caledonia Trophy

Organising body	ADFA / HFL
Founded	1948; 76 years ago (1948)
Abolished	1950; 74 years ago (1950)
Region	Highlands and Aberdeen
Number of teams	2
Last champions	Aberdeen (3rd title)
Most successful club(s)	Aberdeen (3 titles)

The Caledonia Trophy was a short-lived Scottish football competition between Division A club Aberdeen and a Highland League select team. The two-legged competition lasted for three seasons.

History

Aberdeen first suggested the idea in February 1948, which received the backing of the Highland League. The SFA secretary, Mr G. Graham, had the competition rules drawn up.

The same format as the Mitchell Cup was used (Aberdeen played Dundee on a home and away basis). The League president, Mr J. Riggs, supported this format.

Pittodrie hosted the first game and a Highland League stadium had the return match. The trophy was presented by the Express' Saturday newspaper, the Green Final.

Selection for the Highland League representative team was kept simple. Each league club was asked to nominate suitable players from their own team.

In 1948–49, Caledonian FC faced a heavy league programme so no players were released for the Pittodrie match.

In 1949–50, the Highland League were forced to make player alterations for the second leg. Bruce (Caley keeper) withdrew for personal reasons. Wilson and Hope of Elgin City were replaced by Baird and MacDonald of Fort George.

No competition took place in 1950–51. Both parties never agreed on a suitable date for the opening match.

Results

References

1. ^ "DONS SUGGEST GAME WITH HIGHLAND XI". Press and Journal. 24 February 1948. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
2. ^ "Dates Fixed for Dons' Games with Select". Press and Journal. 15 March 1948. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
3. ^ "Dons In a Cut-throat Duel With Morton". Press and Journal. 19 March 1948. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
4. "Highland XI. to Meet Dons". Press and Journal. 30 March 1949. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
5. ^ "'NEW' SELECT WILL FIGHT BACK". Press and Journal. 5 May 1950. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
6. ^ "Hold-up In Caledonia Trophy Games". Evening Express. 4 May 1951. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
7. "Caledonia Trophy First Leg, 1947–48".
   "Caledonia Trophy Second Leg, 1947–48". AFC Back Office. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
8. "DASHING HIGHLAND XI. OUT OF LUCK". 22 April 1948.
   "HIGHLAND STRONGER NEXT SEASON". 26 April 1948. Press and Journal. Retrieved 18 July 2021. (via) British Newspaper Archive.
9. "Caledonia Trophy First Leg, 1948–49".
   "Caledonia Trophy Second Leg, 1948–49". AFC Back Office. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
10. "ONE UP FOR THE HIGHLAND SELECT XI". Press and Journal. 25 April 1949 – via British Newspaper Archive.
11. "Highlands Hope Third Time Lucky". Press and Journal. 26 April 1950. Retrieved 18 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
12. "Caledonia Trophy First Leg, 1949–50".
    "Caledonia Trophy Second Leg, 1949–50". AFC Back Office. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
13. "DONS' BIG LEAD". Dundee Courier. 27 April 1950.
    "Highland XI. Tried Wrong Tactics". Press and Journal. 27 April 1950.
    "CALEDONIA TROPHY PLAN MAY BE ALTERED". Press and Journal. 8 May 1950. Retrieved 18 July 2021. (via) British Newspaper Archive.

External links

• Highland Football League
• Aberdeen F.C.
• Defunct football cup competitions in Scotland
• Football in Highland (council area)
• Football in Aberdeenshire
• Football in Aberdeen
• Recurring sporting events established in 1948
• Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1950
• 1948 establishments in Scotland
• 1950 disestablishments in Scotland