1944–45 Southern League Cup (Scotland)

The 1944–45 Southern League Cup was a Scottish football competition held during the Second World War. Due to wartime restrictions, the Scottish Football League was suspended, and regional leagues were established. The Southern League Cup was contested by clubs primarily from the south of Scotland.

The tournament was structured with group stages followed by knockout rounds. The group stages saw teams divided into sections and playing each other in a round-robin format. The top teams from each group advanced to the knockout stages, which typically consisted of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.

Rangers won the competition, defeating Motherwell in the final. The Southern League Cup provided competitive football during a period when regular league play was disrupted, offering both entertainment for the public and a means for clubs to maintain activity. The tournament is considered a part of Scottish football history within the wartime period.